Assistant Residential Manager
Company: Bridgewell
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched
range of social and human services that empower people with
disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed
and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community
housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services,
education and employment training. We're committed to helping
people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use
disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell
is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings in
response to unmet or emerging needs.The Position: We're looking for
an Assistant Residential Manager! You will assist with oversight of
the daily operation of a residential home or day program for
individuals with disabilities. You will provide direct care support
as needed and additional coordination of program duties as
requested. Individuals at Level 2 programs may require moderate to
considerable physical assistance or accommodation. Specialized
training will be provided to enhance supervision or interventions
designed to address multiple disabilities which may include
behavioral supports or enhanced medical care. You will develop,
implement and supervise trainings, case management requirements of
individuals, and participation in general duties.Essential Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Lead staff to ensure that performance standards are upheld and
that all individuals are working in accordance with agency
requirements, mission, goals and principles.
- 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 relationship 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.Required Education/Experience:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED. DSP Certification,
Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with people with
developmental or psychiatric disabilities. Experience with
individuals that may have significant behavioral or medical
concerns required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff or act as shift leader,
coordinate documentation flow as required and interface with
management or nursing staff as required.Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Demonstrated ability to develop and foster positive
relationships.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills so that 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 to include ability to proficiently use
Microsoft products and web based applications supported by the
agency.Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently
required to climb stairs.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and regularly meet
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.Bridgewell Offers:
- Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe
our benefits package is one of the most competitive!
- Generous paid time off--includes your birthday (that's right,
we even give you your birthday off!)
- 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 professional developmentWhy Should You Apply: If top benefits
alone don't sway you, then our compassionate and collaborative work
environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and
developing staff and provides the opportunities for you to have a
positive impact in the work you do.Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the job.Requires acceptable CORI results
according to Bridgewell policy.Bridgewell is committed to creating
a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Keywords: Bridgewell, Salem , Assistant Residential Manager, Executive , Salem, Massachusetts
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