Assistant Residential Manager
Bridgewell
- Swampscott, MA
- $21.25-21.85 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide leadership to all staff by creating a positive work climate and creating a cohesive team environment. Communicate with on-call and management staff any concerns or issues that arise related to the care of individuals, staffing concerns, or general needs of the program in the absence of an on-site manager.
- Ensure that services and documentation are maintained according to DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards as well as Bridgewell's policies and procedures.
- Create opportunities and provide support to individuals in making decisions to develop their skills and foster independence.
- Oversee all medical, clinical, and financial needs of the individuals by identifying needs and securing appropriate services as needed.
- Transport individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with funding sources, community groups, families, and other service providers.
- Monitor petty cash and maintain spending within allowed budgetary limits.
- Provide interim coverage during PD absence as directed by and with the support of the Residential Supervisor or any other interim member of program management assigned to the facility.
- Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, MAP, PABC, and Driver Safety.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities, as well as experience with individuals who may present with behavioral or medical concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff or act as shift leader, coordinate documentation flow as required, and interface with management or nursing staff as required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills so that the writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.
- Computer literacy includes the ability to proficiently use Microsoft products and web-based applications supported by the agency.
- Must be able to lift to 40 pounds.
- The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and regularly meet the driving record requirements of the agency.
- Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
- Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
- Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
- A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
- With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development
- Additional compensation for on-call rotations
- Opportunities for professional development and growth