Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking an ASSISTANT RESIDENTIAL MANAGER for our residential program in Walpole . Pay range is $25.60 - $27.15/hour.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or relevant experience (3 – 5 years working in a residential program for children with special needs)
• Experience supervising staff preferred
• Safety Care, CPR and First Aid certifications (will provide training)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass CORI background check.

Supervision Received: Assistant Residential Director

Supervision Exercised: Direct Support Professionals

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. In the absence of the Assistant Residential Director, the Assistant Residential Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the residence. If the Assistant Residential Director is working during the same shift, the Assistant Residential Manager performs the duties of a Direct Support Professional.
2. In the absence of the Assistant Residential Director, the Assistant Residential Manager will have the following responsibilities:
   1. Make decisions regarding emergencies, student behavior, staff assignments, and activity schedules.
   2. Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner (phone logs, behavior charts, etc).
   3. Ensure that medication administration is completed and documented.
   4. Ensure that any documents (incident reports, student daily logs, etc) are sent to the school on the next school day.
   5. Ensure that behavior, medical, or other emergencies are communicated to appropriate personnel (Nurse, Director of Residential Education, Assistant Residential Director).
3. To be cognizant of all League School policies with regard to the care, safety, treatment and health of all League School students, including fire drill procedures, locations and use of fire-extinguishing equipment and emergency exits, runaway procedures, first aid and seizure procedures, time-out procedures, medication procedures.
4. To communicate emergency situations directly with the Assistant Residential Director and/or a Leader, according to the Emergency Procedures Policy.
5. To be familiar with all League School personnel policies, including responsibilities and procedures in regard to vacation, sick, personal and professional time and job termination, as well as disciplinary action.
6. Providing social, leisure time, recreational, A.D.L. activities for primary care responsibility in accordance with treatment care plan and Individualized Educational Plan.
7. To establish individual relationships and to be able to work with each resident according to his/her treatment care plan, A.D.L. objectives and specific behavior management program.
8. To provide and supervise small or large-group activities for other residents, as scheduled.
9. To prepare meals for and with residents, participate in mealtime, and to clean up facilities after meals.
10. To organize and supervise shower and an appropriate bedtime program, including some “one-to-one” time prior to bedtime for all the residents. The intent is to provide the children with a family-like atmosphere as far as is possible in a residential setting.
11. To do the necessary maintenance to assure a clean facility as part of the collective effort of all support professionals. Specific areas of responsibility include bedrooms (dressers), kitchen, living areas, and direct care staff office.
12. To be accountable for the recording and signing of significant events for each resident in the Daily Shift Report and the communication of relevant information to the Leader, other day/night shift support professionals and teachers.
13. Supervises the waking up, dressing, grooming and breakfast of the residents prior to their leaving the residence in the a.m. (overnight staff)
14. Dispenses medications only if trained by the School Nurse.
15. Drives residents to their day programs and assists with the exchange of vehicles.
16. Supervises and assists residents in the straightening of rooms when possible before leaving in the a.m. (Overnight Direct Support Professionals).
17. To attend and participate in staff meetings.
18. To attend all staff trainings.
19. Checks Monthly Medication Sheets at the start and end of each shift to ensure that all medications have been accurately distributed, and reports any errors to the School Nurse.
20. Responsible for ensuring that all special diets and / or treatments are implemented accurately as directed by the School Nurse.
21. Monitors health and safety of all students, completes accident reports and calls the School Nurse for instructions.
22. Performs other related duties as directed by League School administration.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Mail, and the Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits:

League School offers a substantial benefit package that includes 75% employer paid health and dental, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition assistance of up to $5,000 per school year, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, professional development opportunities, as well as paid vacation, sick and personal days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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