Assistant Residential Manager

About Daybreak Independent Services, Inc.

In 2010, Daybreak Independent Services (DBIS) commenced operations to provide individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to acquire and apply their skills within a traditional work environment. Since its inception, Daybreak has broadened its mission across multiple locations, thereby accommodating an increasing number of individuals and expanding service offerings. DBIS currently serves hundreds of New Yorkers living with developmental disabilities.

Collaborations with local businesses such as Stew Leonard's, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls have significantly contributed to the organization's growth and vision. Furthermore, the introduction of residential programs has enabled DBIS to support individuals requiring continuous supervision.

This is merely the beginning. As we positively impact lives every day, we too undergo transformation in our approach. Thus, the work continues, and we anticipate the opportunities that the future holds.

Website:  https://www.daybreakis.org

About the role

Job Title: Assistant Residential Manager

Reports to: Residential Manager

Job Classification: Full-Time

Location: Queens, NY

FLSA: Non-exempt

Operation hours/Days: 24 hours Sunday - Saturday

Range Salary: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Shifts:

To Be Determined

Brief Job description: The Resident Assistant Manager will ensure that the residences assigned are operating effectively and in compliance with the policies and procedures set by the Agency, OPWDD, and other relevant State, Local, and Federal agencies. Coordinate all operations and activities of the Residence (IRA), including staff supervision, acting as agency/community liaison, and directing resident training, programming, and family support.

What you'll do

Essential Functions

1. Act as liaison, advocate, and coordinator for consumer involvement in support groups, self-advocacy, vocational programming, transportation services, integrated community activities, recreation, and learning independent living skills.
2. Foster open and supportive communication with consumers, families, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Bureau of Guardianship Services, and other community organizations and agencies.
3. Oversee all consumer medical, medication, and health issues.
4. Provide and ensure communication of medical and health issues to staff, agency nurses, families, etc., using appropriate logs when necessary.
5. Knowledge of all required emergency procedures to provide leadership during practice and actual drills.
6. Implement and follow up on all support services recommendations.
7. Ensure adequate staff coverage at all shifts and provide staff coverage in a shortage.

SUPERVISION/TRAINING

• Monitor staff performance management, including evaluations and developmental plans, disciplinary actions, etc., for all program staff as scheduled.
• Arrange and schedule all training for all program staff.
• Supervise staff training and development through teaching, acting as a role model, and guiding staff on appropriately working with and interacting with consumers, other teams, families, and guardians.
• Present and implement all agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in the interviewing and hiring of new staff.
• Inform the Director of Operations as needed about pertinent issues.
• Coordinate staff and schedules.
• Respond while on-call to program needs, including covering open shifts.
• Ensure maintenance of all OPWDD standards.

MEETINGS/FUNCTIONS

• Attend/chair as needed manage, supervisory, and staff meetings; disseminate all information to staff and others.
• Coordinate/attend as needed all consumer-related meetings (ISP, Special arrangements), ensure all necessary follow-up is completed.
• Participate in special projects and committees.