Job description

IAHD was founded in 1957 to provide compassionate support and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. IAHD focuses on identifying each person's unique qualities and strengths, then finding ways of assisting them to build fulfilled lives. We are dedicated to seeing positive changes in the lives of those we help, which is why IAHD proudly attained accreditation by The Council on Quality and Leadership. This improves the quality of life for all through person-centered services and support, established upon 40 years of leadership and peer-reviewed research. IAHD strives to continually bring hope, joy, respect, and independence back into the lives of our clients.

Our Ideal Team Member:

If you are passionate about improving the lives of those entrusted in your care, we want you to be part of our team!

Working with us is a team effort designed to foster positive environments for our clients, team members, and all those who intersect within our care. We hire team-oriented individuals who bring with them not just kindness and empathy, but a sense of collaboration and accountability to create and maintain a positive and harmonious environment for all. Our teams are committed to creating a supportive and respectful atmosphere between coworkers where everyone's efforts contribute to providing top quality care with love, compassion and ongoing support. Join us in creating an atmosphere where each team member is empowered to provide the highest level of care possible. If this sounds like something, you'd be passionate about being part of, then we'd love to hear from you.

General Duties:

• The Assistant manager will act as the Supervisor on Duty in the absence of the Residential Manager.
• The Assistant manager must be able to provide direct care services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• The Assistant manager is responsible to interview, select, train and supervises all direct care staff so as to provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
• The Assistant manager is responsible to develop a master staff schedule and to determine the hours to be work by all direct care staff so as to provide reasonable coverage based on individuals needs.
• The Assistant manager will deploy the direct care staff and direct their activities to include teaching ADL skills, manage individuals behaviors, and provide recreational opportunities and a clean environment.
• The Assistant manager is to ensure that critical log entries are made relative to staff supervision and evaluation.
• The Assistant manager is responsible to handle all complaints to include but not limited to sexual harassment, intimidation and hostile work environment issues.
• The Assistant manager is to administer discipline within the guidelines agreed upon with the Union except when issues are considered egregious and/or abusive where discretion must be used.
• The Assistant manager is responsible to plan the activities of the direct care staff through floor, task or activity assignment to include but not limited to cleaning, recreation, cooking, driving, medication administration and recording.
• The Assistant residence manner will supervise the delivery of active treatment, nutritional, nursing, medical, behavioral, educational and recreation services in consultation with the discipline specific clinician.
• The Assistant manager is responsible to interface with IAHD purchasing and receiving departments in obtaining needed supplies, tools and merchandise to include but not limited to medication, paper goods, food, protective gears and cleaning supplies.
• The Assistant manager will maintain the supplies in a secured location so as safeguard the agency asset. At the discretion of the Assistant manager pantries, freezers and supplies closets should be kept in a locked fashion.
• The Assistant manager is to ensure the safety of the staff and individuals through taking prudent and reasonable actions as well as safeguard the agency assets.
• The Assistant manager will represent the agency in a positive light and have no conflict of interest.
• The Assistant manager will handle and direct all outside inquiries from the media and all regulatory/law enforcement entities to the CFO or designee.

Educational Requirements:

o A Bachelor in psychology, social work, special education on related field with three years’ experience in combined clinical/managerial capacity.

o A high School diploma and at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity within the Human Services field, be AMAP and SCIP-R certified, have a valid New York State driver’s license and demonstrate the ability to direct staff, be responsible and have the disposition to lead and coach.

• o He/she must provide direct and situational intervention when a individuals behavior requires it, including crisis prevention and physical crisis intervention.
• o He/she must be capable of assisting in the evacuation of individuals during fire drills and other emergency situations.

o He/she must be capable of assisting non-ambulatory individuals in transferring from wheelchairs or other situations for toileting.

Required Skills:

· Must be able to drive a 15 passenger van

· Must have excellent communication skills

· Knowledge of IRA regulations

· Must be highly organized, able to work under pressure and multi-task

• · Must maintain confidentiality of staff and individuals records

· Must maintain professional attire

• Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)

Benefits offered:

• Our Health Insurance package includes dental, vision, prescriptions, and gym reimbursement:

Family Plan Bi-weekly Deduction $60

Single Plan Bi-weekly Deduction $30

Our Additional Benefits

• Life insurance (paid for by the agency)
• Short term and Long-term disability (paid for by the agency)
• Aflac Voluntary Plans (Employee paid)
• Choice Plan
• Accident Plan
• Short Term Disability
• Cancer and Critical Illness Plan
• Dental Supplement Plan
• Life Insurance (Whole/Term)
• 403B Retirement plan
• Pre-taxed commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Our agency is a 501(C); meets PSLF eligibility requirements
• Employee discount programs (i.e. movies, travel, cell phones, etc.)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and holidays)

Great opportunity to grow in the best industry for impacting the life of others

An EOE m/f/d/v

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.65 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• managerial: 5 years (Preferred)
• working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 8 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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