Options for Community Living, Inc. · 4 months ago
Residential Assistant Supervisor - Mental Health
Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. They are seeking an Assistant Supervisor to assist with program and household management tasks, provide supervision to staff, and support residents in daily living activities.
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Responsibilities
The Assistant Supervisor assists the supervisor with various program and household management tasks at the Community Residence and Scattered Apartment sites
The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision of some staff at the Community Residence
The Assistant Supervisor provides various support services to the residents and is responsible for training and assisting residents in the activities of daily living
The Assistant Supervisor can perform all the duties of the Full-time Residential Counselor, in addition to carrying out the tasks listed below
Schedule staff coverage of residence and ensure adequate staffing patterns and ratios are maintained
Evaluate the performance of staff and work with Program Supervisor to address disciplinary issues
Meet with staff regularly to provide feedback and coaching
Provide documented supervision to assigned staff at least monthly
Maintain and update chore lists
Assign, post, monitor, review rotation and bring discrepancies to Program Supervisor’s attention
Review site and grounds daily, arrange for special services as needed and process service requests
Conduct a monthly Physical Site Audit for all sites
Maintain household budget and ensure that expenses for household supplies, food, furniture, etc. stay within the budgeted amount
Complete timely submission of Monthly Safety Report
Maintain First Aid and Biohazard Kits
Ensure vehicle maintenance is up to date
Schedule service as needed
Ensure the timely completion of all Foothold documentation for all staff
Run Mandatory Foothold reports for all staff and residents and bring outlying findings to Program Supervisor’s attention
Plan weekend activities and assist with agency-wide events for residents
Provide transportation to residents as needed
Coordinate training and provide onsite support to staff as needed
Ensure the New Staff Orientation Checklist is completed
In the event of the Program Supervisor’s absence, assume responsibilities of the Program Supervisor on an as-needed basis
Oversee meal planning for the site and plan for shopping, staying within budget
Ensure that medication records are properly maintained, and policies are followed so residents maintain an adequate supply of medication
Conduct regular medication audits
Conduct weekly house meetings at the community residence
Assist residents with maintaining their benefits
Maintain client account records and ensure they are up to date
Advocate and attempt to resolve all outstanding accounts for the team at the beginning of month and prepare/update a plan of action each month
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or the equivalent
At least 1 year of experience working in a setting with people with mental illness
Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
QMHS Standard preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Initiatives
Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
Promotional Opportunities
Mileage reimbursement
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Company
Options for Community Living, Inc.
Options for Community Living, Inc. is a community based not-for-profit organization established in 1982 to serve Long Islanders in need.