To assist the Residence Manager/Residential Site Supervisor in the effective operation of the residence. In conjunction with and/or in the absence of the Residence Manager/Residential Site Supervisor, provides supervision to direct support staff and ensures the implementation of individualized programming for each person who resides at the residence.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of educational/training techniques for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; demonstrated competency in working with people with disabilities. The ability to understand and follow written plans and track, collect and interpret data, including acceptable writing skills for record documentation; the ability to oversee delivery of services. The ability to organize time well and manage multiple responsibilities effectively and in a timely fashion. Reliability, adaptability, flexibility and a willingness and availability to work additional, non-scheduled hours in order to ensure coverage as needed or assigned. Ability to successfully complete and maintain required in-service training, including NYS Medication Administration Certification. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job, including the ability to lift people in order to assist in transferring and positioning and the ability to perform Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) maneuvers and maintain SCIP certification is essential.

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center’s insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Assistant Residence Manager I:

High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years’ work experience with favorable work history; OR Associates degree or 60 credit hours of college course work, preferably in a human service-related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the job.

Management/supervisory/administrative experience strongly preferred but not required; Experience working with people with disabilities strongly preferred.

Assistant Residence Manager 1

Applies to all IRA locations with six (6) beds or less.

Assistant Residence Manager II:

High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years’ work experience with favorable work history; OR Associates degree or 60 credit hours of college course work, preferably in a human service-related field; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the job.

Management/supervisory/administrative experience strongly preferred but not required; Experience working with people with disabilities strongly preferred.

Assistant Residence Manager 2

Applies to all IRA locations with seven (7) – nine (9) beds.

Assistant Residence Manager III:

High school diploma or GED plus four (4) years’ work experience with favorable work history; OR Associates degree or 60 credit hours of college course work, preferably in a human service-related field plus two (2) years’ work experience with favorable work history; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the job.

Minimum of one (1) year of which was in a management/supervisory/administrative capacity; Experience working with people with disabilities strongly preferred.

Participation in agency Leadership Career Path maybe substituted for one (1) year of management/supervisory experience.

Assistant Residence Manager 3

Applies to all IRA locations with ten (10) or more beds and all ICF locations of, Celoron A, Celoron B, Chandler, and Foote Avenue A1, A2, B3, B4, C5, C6.

Additional Minimum Qualification:

All Assistant Residence Managers are required to obtain the Front-Line Supervisor NADSP Certification within the first year as an Assistant Residence…