Manager OPWDD- Housing Services
$66,300–$67,800 year
On-siteAmityville, New York, United States
Job Summary
Partner with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders to ensure their rights, health, safety, and personal outcomes are met. Lead a team of Direct Support Professionals by supervising, training, evaluating, and hiring staff while coordinating schedules to maintain required staffing levels. Collaborate with clinical providers to develop and document individualized plans of care, manage residence finances, and ensure all documentation meets compliance thresholds. Prevent and report abuse, maintain a clean and safe environment, and address performance issues through corrective action. This exempt, full-time position requires a standard five-day workweek with on-call flexibility and occasional weekend coverage.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid CPR/FA certification
- Valid SCIP certification (OPWDD Only)
- Valid AMAP certification (OPWDD Only)
- Valid TRUST certification (OMH Only)
- Valid G-Tube and Insulin certifications (for specific OPWDD programs)
- Fundamental computer skills with the ability to learn and use various applications
- Proficient writing skills with grasp of basic grammar and spelling
- Knowledge of applicable OPWDD or OMH regulations regarding residential services
- Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem-solve and address conflicts and concerns within assigned program(s)
- Effective decision-making and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid Driver's License and satisfy criteria to be an agency driver
- Ability to be on-call
- Ability to work a standard, full-time schedule of five (5) days per week and eight (8) hours per day, including at least one weekend day per week, with flexibility as needed to meet program needs
- Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours)
- Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
- Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed
- Employee is required to be able to lift 50 pounds at a time
- For OPWDD, a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and/or mental health disorders
- For OMH, High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years' experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and/or mental health disorders
- For OMH, Associate's degree in a human service-related field and a minimum of three (3) years' experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and/or mental health disorders
- For OMH, A bachelor's or master's degree in a human service-related field and a minimum of two (2) years' experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and/or mental health disorders
- Must be able to complete internal management and supervisory skills training within 120 days of hire or transfer into the role (for candidates with less than one year of supervisory experience)
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year of supervisory experience
- Internal and external candidates with less than one year of supervisory experience will need to successfully complete internal management and supervisory skills training within 120 days of hire or transfer into the role. For any candidate with one or more years of supervisory experience, this is highly preferred.
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