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Assistant to Residential Manager JobID: 227

• Position Type:

  Community

• Date Posted:

  9/22/2023

• Location:

  Dalewood

     ASSISTANT TO RESIDENTIAL MANAGER NEEDED (WESTCHESTER COUNTY) NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees! *

• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment

• $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.Mission: An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.Vision: To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.Job Responsibilities (Assistant to Residential Manager):Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist Manager to supervise and coordinate efforts of staff assigned to the house.

• Participate in the screening of applicants.

• Assist on performance evaluations of staff job performance

• Make recommendations for staff promotions, terminations and change of positions.

• Assist the Manager in developing and maintaining staff schedules.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings (and chair the meetings in the absence of the Manager),

• Guarantee accurate and timely completion of documentation

• Attend team meetings when necessary.

• Evaluate staff performance during programming and recreational activities, and recommend and implement training as needed.

• In the absence of the Manager acts as a liaison person between contracted services and the agency, facilitating prompt correction of any and all deficiencies present in the physical environment.

• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, local regulations, Agency policies and procedures.

• Maintains records of emergency evacuations (fire drills) in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Responsible for escorting consumers to medical appointments, scheduling medical appointments on time and keeping open communication between medical providers and treatment team

• Assist the Manager with management and maintenance of house accounts for daily operations, ensuring they remain within the predetermined budgetary guidelines.

• Assist the Manager in keeping accurate and complete accounts of the consumer’s personal monies, in accordance with guidelines set forth in NYSCRR Title 14 Part 633.

• Guarantees accurate and timely completion of all documentation including but not limited to house logs, staff time sheets, incident reports, and behavior documentation.

• Acts as a liaison between the house and the agency, overseeing agencies and service providers such as recreation, service coordinators, community group (Community Advisory Board, Religious leaders) etc.

• Maintenance of agency vehicle, which includes but is not limited to cleanliness, regular maintenance (tune-up’s, oil changes) cleaning seats, etc. Also ensures that staff is trained in all checklists as they relate to the van.

• Assures house communication logs are accurate, and maintains up to date inventories of medications and medical supplies, household supplies, clothing, food, etc.

Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field required, pursuing Bachelor’s degree will be considered.Required experience/knowledge/skills(if applicable):- Two years of supervisory experience (in a residential setting) preferred.-Work experience in the field of developmental disabilities.-Knowledge of educational, behavioral procedures, principles and technology-Strong written communication skillsRequired license or certification (if applicable): Valid driver’s license.MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN EDUCATION INCENTIVESLIFE INSURANCE/AD&D403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.EOE