Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
Program Development Services, Inc. (PDS) benefits and proudly supports individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities in the community and their homes. It is the mission of PDS to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. PDS provides residential, and day and community supports and services.
PDS is currently seeking Assistant Managers for our residential sites located in Canarsie and Dyker Heights.
Essential Job Functions
- Work in partnership with the people we support to ensure that the rights, health, safety and personal outcomes of the people living in the residence are being supported at all times.
- Advocate with people we support in a variety of situations.
- Work with the people we support to teach them new life skills.
- Assist the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of relationships and valued social roles.
- Supervise, train, evaluate, and observe assigned Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
- Ensure that all required documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people we support.
- Provide ongoing protective oversight to individuals living in the residence.
- Oversee and perform day-to-day administrative functions within the Residential program relative to implementation of Program Development Services' policies and procedures as set forth by OPWDD.
- Coordinate and facilitate all monthly staff meetings.
- Initiate and follow through on the hiring process of all new residential staff as identified through Program Development Services.
- Attend all program surveys and in conjunction with the Resident Manager, follow through on program audit written plan of corrective action.
- Work with Human Resources, Fiscal Department, Operations, Developmental and Facilities Maintenance to ensure staffing, equipment; materials and supplies are appropriate and sufficient to guarantee the therapeutic support and well-being of the individuals.
- Implement and ensure applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are made available to all staff.
- Ensure all staff training is done in a timely manner– while also conducting workshops/trainings on a monthly basis or as needed.
- Enforce progressive discipline based on Program Development Services policies and procedures for all residential staff.
- Oversee adequate implementation of the Individuals’ Habilitation plans, behavioral services and all health care needs.
- Provide oversight and monitoring of all financial resources.
- Read and monitor communication log.
- Daily monitoring, review and submission of billing documentation.
- Organize and monitor medical needs including medication administration.
- Manage Incidents while adhering to OPWDD 624 regulations.
- Able to perform simple functions on the computer.
- Able to physically assist individuals (possible lifting involved) in an emergency or as needed.
- Ensure physical plan complies with OPWDD standards through bi-weekly checks and reviews of monthly report submitted to the Resident Manager.
- Fulfill on-call responsibility and cover DSP responsibilities.
- Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Residence Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain ongoing communication and always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
- Provide emergency coverage and cover DSP responsibilities as needed.
- Coordinate, support, attend and participate in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees as required.
- Maintain the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organization.
- Ensure that the residence, including the external property, is clean, safe and attractive at all times.
- Complete all required trainings and stay in compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Work Experience, and Competencies
- 18 Years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or related field
- Valid NYS Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for PDS
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
- Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills
Physical Demands
- Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours)
- Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Employee is required operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets
- Employee is required to reach with hands and arms
- Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed
- Employee is required to be able occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Discount
- 403B Savings Plan
- Paid time off
Program Development Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 during a single calendar week (Monday - Sunday)