Job Description

Abbott House is seeking a committed assistant manager to join the Services for People with Developmental Disabilities (SPDD) team. In this role you will be support the Residence Manager in supervising and coordinating operations of the Day Hab in Rockland County

About Abbott House

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the day to day operations of assigned Day Habilitation program
Responsible for compliance to applicable regulations as outlined by OPWDD, Medicaid and Agency for Day Habilitation
Supervise Day Habilitation Direct Support Professionals. Evaluates probationary and annual staff performance.
Recommend advancement, disciplinary and/or termination to Community Support Coordinator. Ensure employees have regulatory and pertinent trainings and certifications.
Ensure all program participants are provided with meaningful services in accordance to individualized, person centered program plans.
Ensure the health, safety and well-being of individuals served is maintained at highest possible level. Ensure adherence to OPWDD 624 regulations.
Ensure Direct Support Professionals document service delivery in accordance to CMS guidelines
Reviews and approve pay roll for assigned staff. Enter all payroll information accurately in payroll data base meeting established deadlines.
Conduct regular staff meetings, ensure Direct Support Professionals are trained and informed of all pertinent information which promotes quality programming, positive relationships and individual’s care .
Develop and monitor staff schedules. Ensures adequate coverage is maintained while adhering to allotted budgetary guidelines. Approve time off requests, and forward requests to Coordinator.
Manages program’s finances, responsible for program petty cash spending, maintenance and replenishment submissions.
Maintain and review incident reports and take appropriate action according to department policy and OPWDD regulations.
Establish and sustain positive working relationships and coordination with each consumer’s Residential Treatment Team, family and/or advocate.
Establish and sustain positive working relationships with the providers of Residential Habilitation Services in order to coordinate Individual choices and goal objectives. Attend & participate in program planning, ISP meetings
Develop and update Day Habilitation Plans in accordance with identified individuals’ Valued Outcomes, adhering to OPWDD and CMS regulations.
Prepare and review reports for accuracy, i.e., facility report, vehicle logs, fire drills, incident reporting, etc
Design Weekly schedules
Monitor the assessment of each Individual’s level of participation in the Day Habilitation Program.
Assess Individual Satisfaction on at least an annual basis.
Ensure that Fire Drills are conducted on a quarterly basis.
Utilize Precision Care to complete Day Habilitation Plans and record attendance
Perform all duties as required and as identified by Supervisor
Ensure each Individual’s Record Binder contains all required documentation
Monitor the overall cleanliness and maintenance needs of the site

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you have a passion empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, organized, flexible and responsive are critical attributes to be successful in this role.

You have at least a High School degree. A bachelor’s is highly preferred.
You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in OPWDD settings with at least 1 in residential services
You have a valid driver’s license
You have good written and oral communication skills
You have a flexible schedule

What We Offer:

Professional growth opportunities
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partners
Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Company paid life insurance and long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term disability and Workers Compensation benefits
Paid Family Leave Program
Employee Recognition Awards

Schedule:

8 hour shift, Weekend availability

Salary Range:
$38,000.00 To 38,710.00 Annually

To Apply - Submit resume with cover letter indicating position of interest to: SPDDresumes@abbotthouse.net