Assistant House Manager

Responsible for assisting the Residential Manager with the overall operation of assigned programs. To work collaboratively with all staff in developing an environment that promotes growth and independence for all individuals served.

Leadership

• Knows and demonstrates the mission of AccessPoint RI
• Values and demonstrates courtesy, cooperation, fairness, honesty and objectivity in all interactions and encourages the same style of interaction from all team members
• Provides on call coverage as needed
• Assisting the Manager with planning, organizing, and facilitating Individual Service Plan management 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 prior to submission to the Business Office
• Assist the Manager with conducting annual staff evaluations
• Assist the Manager with conducting monthly supervision meetings with Direct Support Professionals
• Assist the Manager with following the Progressive Discipline approach to performance issues

Health, Safety & Well Being

• Ensuring and monitoring all necessary supplies inside the group homes that includes food, cleaning supplies, personal needs items and funds
• Maintain house log book
• Assist the Manager with up keep and cleanliness of the home and vehicles
• Assist the Manager with monitoring of 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 med omissions
• Provide timely follow up regarding medication errors
• Provides coverage for medical appointments as needed
• Reports any household or vehicle maintenance issues immediately to 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 securing relief staff as needed; adheres to collective bargaining agreement regarding filling open shifts
• Provide back up support within the staffing pattern as needed

Individual Support Planning Services

• Assist the Manager with ISP planning and mandatory ISP goals
• Encourage engagement in new and familiar experiences
• Keep track of client case records
• Assist the Manager with the development of schedules with persons supported that ensure their participation in the community and incorporates the support plan designed for the individual

Qualifications

Be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver license with 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 trainings

Capable of effective oral and written communication

Capable of reading and comprehending policies and instruction and use varying degrees of independent judgment and discretion

Ability to respond to emergency situations at all times

Ability to use varying degrees of independent judgment and direction

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office