Asst to Residential Manager

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***

• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Vision Statement:

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Mission Statement:

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

Job Responsibilities (Assistant to Residential Manager):

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field preferred.
2. Two years of supervisory experience (in a residential setting) preferred.
3. Work experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
4. Valid New York driver’s license.
5. Strong written communication skills (English).

Specific Responsibilities:

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  • Assist House Manager in supervising and coordinating efforts of staff assigned to the house.
  • Participate in the screening of applicants.
  • Assist on performance evaluations of staff job performance
  • Make recommendations for staff promotions, terminations and change of positions.
  • Assist with staff training sessions which include, but are not limited to, in-service training, specific program training to assist the staff in serving the residents more effectively, etc.
  • Assist the House Manager in developing and maintaining staff schedules and staff assignment sheets.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings (and chair the meetings in the absence of the House Manager), which provides a forum for:
    1. Staff concerns, suggestions, and comments.
    2. Communication between all staff responsible to provide care for resident.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of residential reports and attend team meetings when necessary.
  • Supervise staff performance during programming and recreational activities, and recommend training or corrective action as needed.
  • Ensure that data is taken correctly and entered into Therap every day, (MARs, T-logs, GERs, etc.) program procedures are being followed correctly and AMAP staff are following all necessary policies and procedures.

1. General Responsibilities
   1. Participates in In-service Training
      1. Becoming certified in CPR and First Aid within three months of employment.
      2. Becomes Medication Administration Certified within six months of employment.
      3. Becomes certified in SCIP within three months of employment.
      4. Ensures that training in all areas remain valid as as mandated by regulations and agency policies.
      5. Directly responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all residents.
      6. Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary.
      7. Participates in Agency committees as needed.

1. Resident Care
   1. Promote and ensure a clean, home-like environment for all residents.
      1. Assists residents with all ADLs (showering, dressing, toileting, feeding etc.) and with cooking, cleaning, laundry, and completes regular housework when residents are not able to do so.
      2. In the absence of the House Manger, acts as a liaison person between contracted services and the agency, facilitating prompt correction of any and all deficiencies present in the physical environment.
      3. Develops and exhibits acceptable standards of a group home-like environment which conveys acceptable behavior toward the residents that will allow for maximum potential of self esteem, community integration, productivity and independent living skills.
      4. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, local regulations, Agency policies and procedures.
      5. Develops and maintains records of emergency evacuations (fire drills) in accordance with state and federal regulations.
      6. Escorts residents to medical appointments, ensures follow-up medical appointments are scheduled and reports this information, as well as changes to medication or other orders, in writing to Manager and Nurse immediately after appointment.
      7. Uploads all medical consults and other medical documentation to Therap within 24 hours of appointment and files paper copy in resident’s binder.

• *MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN* EDUCATION INCENTIVES*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D*403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.

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