Position Summary:  

Mercy Home for Children is recruiting for an Assistant Residence Managers to work with our individuals with developmental disabilities.  Under the general direction of the Residential Manager, the Assistant  Manager will collaborate with and assist the Residential Manager in the day-to-day operations of the facility.  Work with family members, and complete all reporting requirements of Mercy Home and OPWDD. Represent the Agency by promoting and modeling the mission and core values of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Home.

Essential Functions:  

· Preparation and revision of staff work schedules to ensure adequate staffing for each shift, including AMAP, SCIP-R, Drivers as needed.

· Conducting orientation of new staff to the house, routines, individuals, policies, and procedures, documenting the same.

· Ongoing coaching and supervision of direct support staff to optimize the quality of services offered to individuals and retain qualified staff. 

· Conduct regular observations of interactions/activities between individuals and staff and provide feedback

· Review the individual's documentation and communication logs and provide appropriate follow-up

· Ensure adequate training compliance and orientation of all staff 

· Timely and accurate reporting of incidents, occurrences, and/or accidents

· Planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation and leisure activities with staff and consumers 

· Establish and maintain a good rapport with families of individuals and day programs each attend 

· Evaluate the appropriateness of day services while ensuring continuity 

· Participate in interdisciplinary and clinical meetings, preparing reports as needed 

· Actively participate in agency training and assist in providing both residence and agency as requested

· Participate in the hiring and screening process 

· Knowledge of and adherence to the 1199 Union contract as it applies to union staff

· Perform duties of Direct Support Professional when needed for coverage

· Complete other job-related duties as assigned by the program

Education: College degree in Human Service, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or related field preferred.  Associate Degree is required.

Certification/License: Valid and unrestricted New York State Driver’s License is required

Successful candidate will be required to complete a background check & provide current PPD test.  

Mercy Home for Children will provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 13 paid holidays, ample sick & vacation time off, medical, dental, vision, prescription, paid birthday off, wellness initiative programs, Afflac, legal shield & tax deferred annuity (403B).  Eligible for sign-on bonus.

Please send current resume to: mjenkins@mercyhomeny.org for a virtual interview.