Assistant Residence Manager for Opwdd Program - Bronx, United States - Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.

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Looking for a career that is both rewarding and challenging? Are you passionate about your work? Do you enjoy making an impact on your community? If so, come and join us; bring your talent, your drive, your integrity, and your heart to PRFI, Inc.

Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. is based on the principle of people first. We are proud to provide person-centered care to the participants we serve. Our focus is on individual strengths and working towards achieving our client's aspirations. Our programs are tailored to unique needs and circumstances.

At PRFI, Inc., we offer flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits.

We look forward to hearing from you


Position Summary:


The Assistant Residence Manager will be responsible for the overall supervision and monitoring of assigned residence providing ongoing supervision, support and training as necessary to all program staff in accordance with OPWDD certified setting compliance and agency standards.

The Manager provides continuous monitoring of the assigned residence on a 24 hour 7 days per week basis to ensure overall safety of the employees and individuals served.





SALARY:
$45,000.00

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BENEFITS:
Comprehensive health plan on the first of month after hire (Medical, Dental, Vision. LTD, Life Ins, STD, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement) as well as generous Paid time off package.

The Paid time off package includes 4 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, 4 personal days and 12 holidays during the year.

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Major Duties:


  • Provides supervision to the DSP and consultants.
  • Facilitates and ensures all staff receives the skills necessary to provide the appropriate care and treatment to each individual
  • Ensure health and wellbeing of individuals at all times and assist individuals to live life as independently making life without limits a reality
  • Ensure families and advocates are informed of the individual's condition and progress
  • Monitor medication administration to ensure accuracy and standards are being met.
  • Ensure implementation of goals, plans or methods as provided
  • Ensure overall quality of appearance of residence.
  • Create Residential Recreation Schedule; ensure staff maintain all recreational documentation
  • Ensures all staff maintain appropriate trainings and certifications, maintaining the tracking log of all staff trainings and certifications.
  • Ensure that all agency's policies and procedures and OPWDD regulations are implemented and all corresponding documentation is filed accordingly at the program site.
  • Serves as an advocate for the individuals served to ensure their individualized choices and needs are respect and they receive quality care.
  • Completed and maintains AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR and all other required certification as designated by supervisor.
  • Attends all meetings and trainings as designated.
  • Assists with training and evaluation of all direct support professionals employed in the residence
  • Direct Care duties in absence of staff.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


  • AA Degree preferred with a minimum of 5 years of experience on an OPWDD position and knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
  • AMAP, SCIP-R and CPR/First Aid, required
  • Valid Driver's License required. Able to drive a 15 seat passenger van required.
  • Ability to provide oncall supervision 24 hour/7days per week.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
  • Must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people, as well as an aptitude for teamwork.
  • Must have flexibility to be reassigned to other programs and/or locations as needed

Competence Requirements:


  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to understand sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization
  • Strong critical thinking, complex problem solving skills
  • Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficient computer knowledge, including word processing and database software

Physical Demands:


  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._
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