Assistant Residence Manager

Reports to:      Residence Manager

Supervises:      DSPs, Sr. AMAP & Senior DSP, Cook/Housekeeper, as applicable     

Job Description

In collaboration with the Residence Manager, the Temporary Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the residential program.  In the absence of the Residence Manager, the Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for the total operation of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Residence Manager:

• Assist in hiring and training all direct support professionals.
• Provide ongoing supervision and support to direct support professionals.
• Organize and monitor all DSP activities in the program and in the community.
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals in the program. Manage emergencies as needed in collaboration with the appropriate parties—i.e., residence nurse, maintenance staff, etc.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage of the program to meet safety standards as well as individuals’ needs.
• In collaboration with the Residence Manager, monitor overtime (OT) and seek approval to use staff hours beyond what is currently on the program budget. Seek Manager’s approval to work any personal overtime hours.
• Work directly with individuals when there is insufficient staff or as necessary for the benefit of the residents.
• Communicate with families, care managers and outside entities on a regular basis. Remain responsive to their requests within program capacity.
• Monitor services documentation daily in Precision Care to ensure staff is documenting all services properly and clearly. Ensure that any missed data entry is documented within 4-day contemporaneous timeframe to the extent possible.  Work with Precision Care Administrator regarding any data exception requests.
• Check all billing for accuracy and completeness. Inform the Billing Department within the appropriate timeframe that billing is ready for submission.
• Interact with vendors and suppliers to ensure the program has needed food, supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Maintain and conduct discipline with staff as needed.
• Be an active participant of the Program Planning Team (PPT).
• Administer medication as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• At least one year of experience in a lead role or Sr. AMAP position

• Minimum one year experience working with individuals with I/DD