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Assistant to Residential Manager

Hawthorne Foundation Inc.

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Hawthorne, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. is hiring an Assistant to Residential Manager. The Assistant to Residential Manager supports the Residential Manager in supervising and coordinating staff efforts, participating in applicant screening, and assisting with performance evaluations. This role also involves developing staff schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate documentation. The assistant acts as a liaison between the house and the agency, overseeing various service providers.

Key focus areas include Assist Manager to supervise and coordinate efforts of staff assigned to the house, Participate in the screening of applicants, and Assist on performance evaluations of staff job performance.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Human Services, Valid Driver's License, and Work Experience Developmental Disabilities. Important skills include Supervise Staff, Coordinate Staff Efforts, Screen Applicants, Performance Evaluations, Develop Staff Schedules, and Maintain Staff Schedules. Preferred (not required): Work Experience In The Field Of Developmental Disabilities, Knowledge Of Educational Procedures, Knowledge Of Behavioral Procedures, and Knowledge Of Behavioral Principles.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervise StaffCoordinate Staff EffortsScreen ApplicantsPerformance EvaluationsDevelop Staff SchedulesMaintain Staff SchedulesChair Staff MeetingsAccurate DocumentationTimely DocumentationEvaluate Staff PerformanceImplement TrainingLiaison Between Contracted Services and AgencyEnsure Compliance With Federal RegulationsEnsure Compliance With State RegulationsEnsure Compliance With Local RegulationsEnsure Compliance With Agency PoliciesEnsure Compliance With Agency ProceduresMaintain Records of Emergency EvacuationsEscorting Consumers to Medical AppointmentsScheduling Medical AppointmentsOpen Communication Between Medical Providers and Treatment TeamManagement of House AccountsMaintenance of House AccountsKeep Accurate Accounts of Consumer's Personal MoniesLiaison Between House and AgencyOverseeing Agencies and Service ProvidersMaintenance of Agency VehicleTrain Staff in ChecklistsAssure House Communication Logs Are AccurateMaintain Up to Date InventoriesWork Experience in the Field of Developmental DisabilitiesKnowledge of Educational ProceduresKnowledge of Behavioral ProceduresKnowledge of Behavioral PrinciplesKnowledge of Behavioral TechnologyStrong Written Communication Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services FieldPursuing Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's LicenseTwo Years of Supervisory Experience in a Residential Setting

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Assistant to Residential Manager JobID: 227

  • Position Type:

Community

  • Date Posted:

9/22/2023

  • Location:

Ossining

*****ASSISTANT TO RESIDENTIAL MANAGER NEEDED (WESTCHESTER COUNTY)

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees! ***

  • $750- on completion of 3 months of employment

  • $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Mission: An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.

Vision: To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.

Job Responsibilities (Assistant to Residential Manager):

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Assist Manager to supervise and coordinate efforts of staff assigned to the house.

  • Participate in the screening of applicants.

  • Assist on performance evaluations of staff job performance

  • Make recommendations for staff promotions, terminations and change of positions.

  • Assist the Manager in developing and maintaining staff schedules.

  • Attend scheduled staff meetings (and chair the meetings in the absence of the Manager),

  • Guarantee accurate and timely completion of documentation

  • Attend team meetings when necessary.

  • Evaluate staff performance during programming and recreational activities, and recommend and implement training as needed.

  • In the absence of the Manager acts as a liaison person between contracted services and the agency, facilitating prompt correction of any and all deficiencies present in the physical environment.

  • Ensures compliance with Federal, State, local regulations, Agency policies and procedures.

  • Maintains records of emergency evacuations (fire drills) in accordance with state and federal regulations.

  • Responsible for escorting consumers to medical appointments, scheduling medical appointments on time and keeping open communication between medical providers and treatment team

  • Assist the Manager with management and maintenance of house accounts for daily operations, ensuring they remain within the predetermined budgetary guidelines.

  • Assist the Manager in keeping accurate and complete accounts of the consumer's personal monies, in accordance with guidelines set forth in NYSCRR Title 14 Part 633.

  • Guarantees accurate and timely completion of all documentation including but not limited to house logs, staff time sheets, incident reports, and behavior documentation.

  • Acts as a liaison between the house and the agency, overseeing agencies and service providers such as recreation, service coordinators, community group (Community Advisory Board, Religious leaders) etc.

  • Maintenance of agency vehicle, which includes but is not limited to cleanliness, regular maintenance (tune-up's, oil changes) cleaning seats, etc. Also ensures that staff is trained in all checklists as they relate to the van.

  • Assures house communication logs are accurate, and maintains up to date inventories of medications and medical supplies, household supplies, clothing, food, etc.

Required education: Bachelor's degree in Human Services field required, pursuing Bachelor's degree will be considered.

Required experience/knowledge/skills(if applicable):

  • Two years of supervisory experience (in a residential setting) preferred.

-Work experience in the field of developmental disabilities.

-Knowledge of educational, behavioral procedures, principles and technology

-Strong written communication skills

Required license or certification (if applicable): Valid driver's license.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS RETIREMENT PLAN EDUCATION INCENTIVESLIFE INSURANCE/AD&D*403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.

EOE

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