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Developmental Disabilities Institute Overnight Assistant Manager - Children's Residential Program in Smithtown, New York
Description
Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various educational settings, residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.
Salary: $20.40 - $24.48/hr
Qualifications:
High School diploma required, BA/BS preferred
One year direct care experience in the developmental disabilities field required
Ability to supervise others (Prior supervisory experience is preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Valid NYS driver’s license and approved to drive by DDI’s Transportation Department
AMAP certification within 3 months
Responsibilities:
Works a varied full time schedule including weekday and weekend nights and is on call for overnight emergencies along with Overnight Manager.
Ensures safety of the students by assuring established security systems and safety protocols are implemented and followed by overnight staff.
Assists the Overnight Manager to ensure minimum supervision/gender requirements for all the residences on all overnight shifts including coordinating overnight staff’s use of paid time off.
Works directly with students when needed.
Assists the Overnight Manager in supervising overnight staff in each of the residences and ensuring all assignments are completed on every overnight shift.
Assists the Overnight Manager and Residence Managers in completing progressive discipline and performance evaluations for all overnight staff.
Participates in training overnight staff on the overnight programs of all individuals, DDI policies and procedures and residence-specific guidelines.
Ensures all documentation for student programs, protocols and supervision requirements is completed by overnight staff for all the residences.
Ensures all incident reports, medical documentation and employee-related documentation are completed by overnight staff for all the residences.
Ensures emergency procedures are appropriately followed and documented
Assists the Overnight Manager in participating in monthly overnight meetings
Essential Physical Demands:
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs
Must be able to lift/move 20 lbs (mats)
Must be able to run after student up to 500 feet
Must be able to run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet
Must be able to kneel, twist and bend
DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.