Assistant to Residential Manager JobID: 227 + Position Type: Community + Date Posted: 9/22/2023 + Location: Ossining    *****ASSISTANT TO RESIDENTIAL MANAGER NEEDED (WESTCHESTER COUNTY) ***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.Mission: An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.Vision: To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.Job Responsibilities (Assistant to Residential Manager):Specific Responsibilities: + Assist Manager to supervise and coordinate 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 the Manager in developing and maintaining staff schedules. + Attend scheduled staff meetings (and chair the meetings in the absence of the Manager), + Guarantee accurate and timely completion of documentation + Attend team meetings when necessary. + Evaluate staff performance during programming and recreational activities, and recommend and implement training as needed. + In the absence of the Manager acts as a liaison person between contracted services and the agency, facilitating prompt correction of any and all deficiencies present in the physical environment. + Ensures compliance with Federal, State, local regulations, Agency policies and procedures. + Maintains records of emergency evacuations (fire drills) in accordance with state and federal regulations. + Responsible for escorting consumers to medical appointments, scheduling medical appointments on time and keeping open communication between medical providers and treatment team + Assist the Manager with management and maintenance of house accounts for daily operations, ensuring they remain within the predetermined budgetary guidelines. + Assist the Manager in keeping accurate and complete accounts of the consumer’s personal monies, in accordance with guidelines set forth in NYSCRR Title 14 Part 633. + Guarantees accurate and timely completion of all documentation including but not limited to house logs, staff time sheets, incident reports, and behavior documentation. + Acts as a liaison between the house and the agency, overseeing agencies and service providers such as recreation, service coordinators, community group (Community Advisory Board, Religious leaders) etc. + Maintenance of agency vehicle, which includes but is not limited to cleanliness, regular maintenance (tune-up’s, oil changes) cleaning seats, etc. Also ensures that staff is trained in all checklists as they relate to the van. + Assures house communication logs are accurate, and maintains up to date inventories of medications and medical supplies, household supplies, clothing, food, etc. Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field required, pursuing Bachelor’s degree will be considered.Required experience/knowledge/skills(if applicable):- Two years of supervisory experience (in a residential setting) preferred.-Work experience in the field of developmental disabilities.-Knowledge of educational, behavioral procedures, principles and technology-Strong written communication skillsRequired license or certification (if applicable): Valid driver’s license.*MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN* EDUCATION INCENTIVES*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D*403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.EOE