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 facility.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Ensure that the safety and well-being of the consumers is maintained at the highest level possible.
Assures compliance with the 624 regulations and adheres to Abbott House policy and procedures for insight reporting.
Coordinates medical appointments (post on medical calendar)
Reviews and signs off on all medical consults
Completes bi-weekly medication/medical supply inventory check
Reviews all MAR’s to monitor for medication administration compliance, MD orders, monthly blood pressure checks (as documented).
Supervision of direct care staff as it relates to data collection, active treatment and compliance with Abbott House policy and procedures.
Overall responsibility for consumers in the absence of the Residence Manager
At the Direction of the Residence Manager, assists with the evaluation of staff performance.
In the absence of the Residence Manager reviews timesheets for accuracy, and forwards them to the Unit Administrator along with budget tracking sheets and per diem sheets
Assists in coordinating consumer financial expenses, i.e. clothing allowance, personal allowance, and the household budget
Assists Residence Manager in conducting staff and resident meetings
Prepares written reports as requested
Attends meetings as required
Works a varied schedule of evening, day and weekend hours
Responsible for assisting in training of Direct Care staff as required by supervisors
Assists in maintaining a clean physical environment and performs related work as required
Participates in in-service training modules as scheduled
Will complete other tasks assigned
Assures community inclusion, recreational activities are scheduled and implemented
Any other related duties as required.

Educational Requirements:

BA preferred. High School diploma plus two years experience working with people with developmental disabilities required.

What We Offer:

Health Insurance
Dental insurance
Life Insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Professional growth opportunities
Employee Recognition Awards

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

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