Gateways to Change, Inc.
Assistant Residential Director / Female Program / 3pm-11pm / Full Time / Cransto
Gateways to Change, Inc., Cranston, Rhode Island, us, 02910
Gateways to Change is a non‑profit agency providing services to adults with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community settings.
We are looking for a dedicated and committed
Assistant Director
who initiates skills, follows through on recommendations of administrators and consultants, has organizational skills such as development of schedules, filing, ordering supplies, inventory, management of petty cash, supervisory skills, communication skills, program development skills of writing goals, objectives, setting up teaching programs, analyzing data, good observation skills, and an even temperament.
Work Schedule Forty (40) hours per week, second shift including weekend, availability by telephone or beeper during non‑work hours.
Specific Responsibilities
To create, adapt, and maintain daily and weekly schedule of staff and consumer activities, to insure that all programs recommended are carried out, that sufficient staff are scheduled, and that staff use their time conducting agency business.
To provide direct instruction to consumers (as described on the Community Support Staff Job Description), and model teaching and intervention techniques developed and recommended by the treatment team.
To conduct/arrange and document staff training for all residential staff in the areas of Human Rights, Behavior Management, First Aid, Administration of Medication, Detecting Illness and Dysfunction, Communicable Diseases, Sexuality, Normalization, Data Taking, and Household Systems.
Professional Responsibilities Toward Clients and Families
Demonstrates respect and a caring attitude toward clients.
Maintains confidentiality of clients and programs.
Communicates pertinent information on clients' needs and programs to team members.
Effectively communicates with residential staff to ensure needs of clients are met and to ensure quality service delivery.
Effectively communicates with families to ensure quality service delivery.
Takes appropriate action on family/program concerns that have been communicated.
Professional Responsibilities Toward Team Members and Community
Interacts positively with staff members.
Interacts positively with resource and consultant staff.
Interacts positively with supervisory staff, accepting constructive feedback and takes action based on this feedback.
Actively participates in directors meetings and trainings, when requested.
Works cooperatively with all team members and follows through on recommendations.
Exhibits professional demeanor in language, dress and behavior.
Effectively interacts with people in the community (e.g., job sites, field trips, other programs), conveying a positive attitude toward the agency and clients.
Follows established staff procedures as described in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programming Responsibilities
Assists Director in completing the ISP process.
Assists Director in collecting annual reports from professionals in other disciplines (speech and language, physical therapy, or director of psychological services) in a timely manner.
Models teaching programs from goals and objectives and develops system for collecting data and monitoring progress for each area.
Requirements
Some college in Human Services.
One year working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Must have a valid driver's license and existing insurance, registrations & inspection.
Must provide a criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Benefits We offer competitive benefit packages for full‑time & part‑time employees including:
Competitive Salary
Healthcare and dental insurance
Vacation, Personal & Sick time off
Weekend and holiday differential pay
401K
Life insurance
Tuition stipend
Mileage reimbursement
Please come to our main office at 1060 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, or for your convenience you can start the application process by going to our website and fill out an application at: https://www.gatewaystochange.org/be-the-change
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We are looking for a dedicated and committed
Assistant Director
who initiates skills, follows through on recommendations of administrators and consultants, has organizational skills such as development of schedules, filing, ordering supplies, inventory, management of petty cash, supervisory skills, communication skills, program development skills of writing goals, objectives, setting up teaching programs, analyzing data, good observation skills, and an even temperament.
Work Schedule Forty (40) hours per week, second shift including weekend, availability by telephone or beeper during non‑work hours.
Specific Responsibilities
To create, adapt, and maintain daily and weekly schedule of staff and consumer activities, to insure that all programs recommended are carried out, that sufficient staff are scheduled, and that staff use their time conducting agency business.
To provide direct instruction to consumers (as described on the Community Support Staff Job Description), and model teaching and intervention techniques developed and recommended by the treatment team.
To conduct/arrange and document staff training for all residential staff in the areas of Human Rights, Behavior Management, First Aid, Administration of Medication, Detecting Illness and Dysfunction, Communicable Diseases, Sexuality, Normalization, Data Taking, and Household Systems.
Professional Responsibilities Toward Clients and Families
Demonstrates respect and a caring attitude toward clients.
Maintains confidentiality of clients and programs.
Communicates pertinent information on clients' needs and programs to team members.
Effectively communicates with residential staff to ensure needs of clients are met and to ensure quality service delivery.
Effectively communicates with families to ensure quality service delivery.
Takes appropriate action on family/program concerns that have been communicated.
Professional Responsibilities Toward Team Members and Community
Interacts positively with staff members.
Interacts positively with resource and consultant staff.
Interacts positively with supervisory staff, accepting constructive feedback and takes action based on this feedback.
Actively participates in directors meetings and trainings, when requested.
Works cooperatively with all team members and follows through on recommendations.
Exhibits professional demeanor in language, dress and behavior.
Effectively interacts with people in the community (e.g., job sites, field trips, other programs), conveying a positive attitude toward the agency and clients.
Follows established staff procedures as described in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programming Responsibilities
Assists Director in completing the ISP process.
Assists Director in collecting annual reports from professionals in other disciplines (speech and language, physical therapy, or director of psychological services) in a timely manner.
Models teaching programs from goals and objectives and develops system for collecting data and monitoring progress for each area.
Requirements
Some college in Human Services.
One year working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Must have a valid driver's license and existing insurance, registrations & inspection.
Must provide a criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Benefits We offer competitive benefit packages for full‑time & part‑time employees including:
Competitive Salary
Healthcare and dental insurance
Vacation, Personal & Sick time off
Weekend and holiday differential pay
401K
Life insurance
Tuition stipend
Mileage reimbursement
Please come to our main office at 1060 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, or for your convenience you can start the application process by going to our website and fill out an application at: https://www.gatewaystochange.org/be-the-change
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