Assistant Residence Manager - Chenango

Assistant Residence Manager - Chenango County

The Assistant Residence Manager will provide training, supervision and assistance to residents (people receiving services) with ADL skills and directly participate in daily household management.

• Train, supervise and direct Residence Aides while on shift, including reporting personnel-related issues to the Residence Manager and/or program administration.
• Provide training and assistance to residents to help them develop and/or improve personal care skills and independent living skills.
• Develop, coordinate and provide opportunities for social/recreational activities.
• Provide supervision to residents at the IRA and in the community as appropriate.
• Provide training to residents with money management such as budgeting, banking and making appropriate purchases.
• Manage residents’ personal allowance in accordance with the agency’s financial procedures.
• Intervene in crisis and/or emergency situations as needed following agency policy.
• Provide first aid as needed in accordance with accepted practice.
• Follow and ensure Residence Aides follow the mandatory steps relating to Medication Administration and documentation per certification, policy and procedures.
• Supervise the diet and nutritional needs of each resident.
• Provide transportation or access to transportation as needed.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments as required and complete the required documentation and necessary follow‑up.
• Clean the IRA and contents as instructed by the supervisor.
• Act as a role model to residents and staff.
• Perform fire drills and complete required documentation, reporting any difficulties with evacuation and/or equipment.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule that includes providing coverage on site or for emergencies as required.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

• Encourage and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments in the agency, parents, staff, residents and community partners.
• Communicate all health, safety, resident and/or program concerns, sensitive situations and incidents to supervisor.
• Participate in case conferences, screenings, discharge conferences and meetings as requested.

• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures and billing practices.
• Perform documentation reviews to ensure records are maintained in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures and billing practices.

• Identify and report any untoward incidents.
• Identify, report and/or correct all safety hazards including physical plant problems and/or problem work practices and assist with investigating all work‑related accidents as requested.
• Participate in any investigations as required.
• Comply with all State and Federal regulations along with agency policies and practices.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases; employees/visitors should always follow appropriate universal precautions.

• Obtain and maintain required training certifications that include First Aid, CPR, SCIP, Medication Administration Certification, and others.
• Attend all required training, staff development programs and staff/agency meetings as required by the agency and/or State and Federal regulations.

• Provide continuous coverage during inclement weather, potentially working through severe conditions until relieved by the following shift.
• Travel or transfer between work locations per supervisor’s request. Approved transportation with personal vehicles is reimbursable at IRS guidelines per‑mile rate.
• Follow assigned work schedule and placement; schedule may change based on program needs.
• Assist with scheduling, assigning, and maintaining staff coverage.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation, including evenings, weekends, overnight, or holiday shifts.
• Possess strong interpersonal, written, oral, and communication skills and effective time‑management/organizational skills.
• Work scheduled hours may include mandatory overtime, weekends, and/or holiday time frames. Maintain acceptable attendance as defined in the agency’s Employee Manual.
• Be computer literate with knowledge of agency operating systems and applicable software.
• Generate and present comprehensive written reports and respond to questions about the report.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations.

• At minimum a High School diploma with two (2) years of experience working with the OPWDD population preferred; continued education/training desirable.
• Possess a valid NY State driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must be physically able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Individual and Family Services