Birch Family Services
Overview
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Assistant Residence Manager
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Birch Family Services . Responsibilities
Assisting in maximizing the functioning of mentally/physically handicapped adults. Ensuring quality services to all residents. Assigning work assignments to DSP and overseeing Shift Supervisors on their duties. Providing staff supervision and oversight of the residence in the absence of Residence Manager or in conjunction with the Residence Manager. Collaborating with interdisciplinary team on treatment/behavioral plan and with overall care of the individuals within the residence. May be assigned other tasks and duties by the Residence Manager that are reasonably related to their job responsibilities. From direct observations, ensures that SS are completing goals according to method. From direct observations, ensures that SS, when necessary, are implementing behavioral support plans accordingly. Attend semi-annual, annual and special meetings at schools and/or day treatment programs. Communicate professionally with schools and/or day treatment programs when necessary. Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field, preferred. Skills and/or Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in OPWDD related field, of which 2 years are in a supervisory capacity. Preferably experience in a residential, health or treatment related setting. Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards. Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed to accommodate working with the individuals in the residence and to attend team meetings. Communication Skills
Ability to articulate the company’s philosophy, mission and goals to a varied audience. Ability to effectively present information to clients, top management and staff in verbal and written formats. Mathematical Skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Reasoning Skills
Ability to solve practical and intellectual problems utilizing principles of logical thinking. Ability to work within general guidelines and minimal supervision. Ability to organize, prioritize and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities or unexpected situations. Ability to recognize the need for confidentiality of information and to maintain such confidences. Physical Demands
Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well. Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, etc. Regularly required to travel to sites in and outside the company using customary modes of public or private transportation. Regularly required to work long, irregular hours, including second shifts and a varied schedule, including weekends, to accomplish essential functions. Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens. Regularly required to return to work in emergency situations on an on-call basis. Regularly required to physically operate a motor vehicle. Regularly required to provide physical care for clients and consumers, which may include, but is not limited to bathing, feeding, changing clothes or diapers and pushing wheelchairs. Regularly required to physically restrain abusive clients/consumers. Work Environment
Noise level is consistent with levels usually present in an office, education, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related environment. Hazards present are consistent with those common to an office, education, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related environment. Performance is evaluated each year based on these competencies and the NADSP code of ethics. EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
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Join to apply for the
Assistant Residence Manager
role at
Birch Family Services . Responsibilities
Assisting in maximizing the functioning of mentally/physically handicapped adults. Ensuring quality services to all residents. Assigning work assignments to DSP and overseeing Shift Supervisors on their duties. Providing staff supervision and oversight of the residence in the absence of Residence Manager or in conjunction with the Residence Manager. Collaborating with interdisciplinary team on treatment/behavioral plan and with overall care of the individuals within the residence. May be assigned other tasks and duties by the Residence Manager that are reasonably related to their job responsibilities. From direct observations, ensures that SS are completing goals according to method. From direct observations, ensures that SS, when necessary, are implementing behavioral support plans accordingly. Attend semi-annual, annual and special meetings at schools and/or day treatment programs. Communicate professionally with schools and/or day treatment programs when necessary. Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field, preferred. Skills and/or Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in OPWDD related field, of which 2 years are in a supervisory capacity. Preferably experience in a residential, health or treatment related setting. Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program standards. Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed to accommodate working with the individuals in the residence and to attend team meetings. Communication Skills
Ability to articulate the company’s philosophy, mission and goals to a varied audience. Ability to effectively present information to clients, top management and staff in verbal and written formats. Mathematical Skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Reasoning Skills
Ability to solve practical and intellectual problems utilizing principles of logical thinking. Ability to work within general guidelines and minimal supervision. Ability to organize, prioritize and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities or unexpected situations. Ability to recognize the need for confidentiality of information and to maintain such confidences. Physical Demands
Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well. Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones, computers, etc. Regularly required to travel to sites in and outside the company using customary modes of public or private transportation. Regularly required to work long, irregular hours, including second shifts and a varied schedule, including weekends, to accomplish essential functions. Regularly required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets and reports, in printed form and on computer screens. Regularly required to return to work in emergency situations on an on-call basis. Regularly required to physically operate a motor vehicle. Regularly required to provide physical care for clients and consumers, which may include, but is not limited to bathing, feeding, changing clothes or diapers and pushing wheelchairs. Regularly required to physically restrain abusive clients/consumers. Work Environment
Noise level is consistent with levels usually present in an office, education, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related environment. Hazards present are consistent with those common to an office, education, rehabilitation, industrial, workshop or health related environment. Performance is evaluated each year based on these competencies and the NADSP code of ethics. EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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