What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Assistant Program Manager position at NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC?
As an Assistant Residential Program Manager, you will be responsible for working directly with individuals and staff to ensure that the needs of the Individuals living in the assigned group home(s) are met in all areas of service. Responsible for the supervision of house basic systems including but not limited to ISP and clinical plan implementation, community integration, medication administration, laundry, shopping, menu/meal planning and the maintenance and safety of the group home site(s). Initiates and facilitates program level problem solving. Negotiate role in completion of the following functions in conjunction with or, in the absence of, the Program Manager.
What you'll do:
- With the Program Manager, recruit, hire, train, assign, direct, counsel, discipline and evaluate performance of the Group Home DSP Staff
- Work in cooperation with staff assigned to Individuals to ensure client’s successful participation in appropriate recreational and community activities.
- Maintain positive and regular communication with Individual’s family members who have self-identified as interested in maintaining an active role in their disabled Individual’s life.
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency coverage for assigned site(s). Secures additional resources as needed, identifies and resolves problems that resulted in an emergency situation.
- Provide transportation for Individuals as needed.
- Position requires on-call coverage and some evening and weekend work as needed.
- Position requires some local travel to attend to staff meetings and trainings, client functions/appointments and medical treatments.
What you’ll need:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
- Experience: Thee (3) years of related direct support experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.
- Skills: Must obtain Massachusetts MAP & CPR/First Aide certifications within five (5) continuous months of hire (training provided). Valid Mass driver’s license required.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
- Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 2 years of service),
- 12 Sick Days per year, and 10 Paid Holidays per year
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical/Dependent Care/Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities