Assistant Residential Program Manager (Eligible for up to $5000 in bonuses)

Description

Assistant Residential Program Manager– Poughkeepsie, NY

Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds, and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Abilities First is seeking an Assistant Residential Program Manager for the Ermo IRA located in Poughkeepsie. The Assistant Residential Program Manager  is responsible for providing and ensuring continuous, meaningful active treatment is taking place at all times in the home(s). This position acts as a positive role model for staff and residents as well as, promoting positive teamwork, training, and coaching for staff and residents. This position provides routine and emergency communications between residents, direct care staff, relevant clinicians, other service providers, and administrative department to ensure safe, effective, and comprehensive services within the program. The Assistant Residential Program Manager will possess or be willing and able to obtain, certifications in ostomy care, G-tube management, insulin administration, and medication administration, as required by program needs 

Schedule: Tuesday –Saturday , 2pm-10pm

Location: Ermo IRA

Salary Range: $19.54-$23.65

Earn Up to $5,000 in Bonuses During Your First Year!*

We value your commitment — and we show it. Join us in a regular full-time position and become eligible for our Sign-On and Retention Bonus program:

• $1,000 after 3 months — Complete initial training
• $1,000 after 6 months — Pass your probationary review & receive required certifications
• $1,000 after 9 months — Maintain good standing and continued employment
• $2,000 after 12 months — Celebrate one year of success with us

Total Bonus: $5,000 in your first year!

Apply today and start earning while you grow your career.

*Terms and Conditions may apply. Discuss your eligibility for our Sign-On and Retention Bonus program with an Abilities First Inc. recruiter.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure that residents receive appropriate training, support, and supervision necessary for the acquisition of functional daily living needs, as specified in their residential habilitation plans. These include but are not limited to: Personal hygiene, Safety awareness, Money management, Socialization
• Ensure that all residents are supported in learning and making informed choices regarding their interests and goals in life.
• Assist residents with self-advocacy whenever possible and help communicate preferences to appropriate service providers.
• Communicate effectively with all staff to ensure consistency, efficiency, and follow-through of resident and program needs.
• Report to and take direction from the Residential Manager and the Program Coordinator.
• Assist with screening, selection, training/mentoring, and evaluation of residential staff as requested by the supervisor(s).
• Assist the Program Manager in ensuring the appropriate staffing ratios specific to each residential program are maintained at all times, including the completion of individual staff assignments and schedules.
• Act as the first line of contact for program staff, including callouts, while on shift. On-call responsibilities are retained by the Residential Manager/Program Coordinator.
• Assist with the organization of team-building activities amongst program clusters, including traveling to program sites within the designated residential clusters.
• Assist the Program Manager with maintaining grocery ledgers, documenting individual ledgers, and maintaining individual benefits.
• Participate in maintaining material inventories necessary to carry out program functions, including but not limited to food, clothing purchases, household, and program supplies. Follow approved purchasing procedures and keep accurate records to verify such purchases.
• Ensure that the residence and grounds are adequately maintained and well-kept by effectively communicating with the maintenance department and the Residential Manager.
• Assist in maintaining accurate rec