Assistant Residential Manager

AccessPoint RI is a non-profit organization supporting individuals with developmental disabilities from early childhood to adulthood. We are actively hiring two Assistant Residential Managers to support our Residential Managers in Cranston, RI.

Leadership:

• Knows and demonstrates the values and mission of AccessPoint RI.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Assist the Residential Manager with planning, organizing, and facilitating the Individual Service Plan meeting. Planning and organizing staff meetings while maintaining the agenda and minutes for each meeting.
• Assist the Manager with reviewing and approving all of the time sheets and mileage sheets according to agency policy before submission to the Business Office.
• Assist the Manager with conducting annual staff evaluations.
• Planning monthly meetings with Direct Support Professionals and Group Home Manager.

Health and Safety:

• Ensuring and monitoring all necessary supplies inside the group homes including food, cleaning supplies, personal needs items, and funds.
• Maintain house log book.
• Assist the Manager with upkeep and cleanliness of the home and vehicles.
• Assist the Manager with monitoring all medical protocols within the home.
• Ensuring that staff and self are trained, authorized, and retrained to administer medications.
• Follow all medical protocols under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Accurately order all medications on time.
• Check medication sheets for changes and medical omissions.
• Provide timely follow-up regarding medication errors.
• Provides coverage for medical appointments as needed.
• Report any household or vehicle maintenance issues immediately to the Group Home Manager.
• Adheres to all agency policies regarding exposure to blood-borne pathogens, safety, and disaster plans.

Staff Scheduling and Training:

• Assist the Manager with the recruitment and hiring of staff according to policy.
• Assist the Manager with ensuring that staff are fully trained and provided with the supervision necessary to ensure the highest standards of quality for persons supported.
• Assist the Manager with maintaining staff schedules within the approved hours for the program.
• Assist the Manager with scheduling and supervising all direct support professionals.
• Provide backup support within the staffing pattern as needed.

Individual Support Planning Services:

• Assist the Manager with ISP planning and create ISP goals.
• Encourage and suggest new ideas for clients to explore new events and opportunities in the community.
• Keep track of client case records.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a completed High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Access to and provision of an insured automobile on an ongoing basis.
• Minimum two years of experience in supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to complete CPR, NCI, Human Rights, Management, and other required training.
• Capable of effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to respond to emergencies at all times.
• Ability to use varying degrees of independent judgment and direction.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.