OVERNIGHT ASSISTANT MANAGER

Description

OVERNIGHT ASSISTANT MANAGER – CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

Full-Time, Hourly $24.00 - $26.40/hour

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Shifts Available:

About DDI: For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual. Our Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) are the heart of our mission, providing compassionate and individualized support.

The Role: As an Overnight Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with the overnight manager in assisting in providing support for program management and assist in oversight of house operations and employees. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships with DDI employees and stakeholders, while making a tangible difference in the lives of the people DDI supports.

What You'll Do:

• Works a varied full time schedule including weekday and weekend nights and is on call for overnight emergencies along with Overnight Manager.

• Ensures safety of the students by assuring established security systems and safety protocols are implemented and followed by overnight staff.

• Assists the Overnight Manager to ensure minimum supervision/gender requirements for all the residences on all overnight shifts including coordinating overnight staff’s use of paid time off.

• Works directly with students when needed.

• Assists the Overnight Manager in supervising overnight staff in each of the residences and ensuring all assignments are completed on every overnight shift.

• Assists the Overnight Manager and Residence Managers in completing progressive discipline and performance evaluations for all overnight staff.

• Participates in training overnight staff on the overnight programs of all individuals, DDI policies and procedures and residence-specific guidelines.

• Ensures all documentation for student programs, protocols and supervision requirements is completed by overnight staff for all the residences.

• Ensures all incident reports, medical documentation and employee-related documentation are completed by overnight staff for all the residences.

• Ensures emergency procedures are appropriately followed and documented

• Assists the Overnight Manager in participating in monthly overnight meetings

What You Bring To DDI:

• High School diploma required, BA/BS preferred

• One year direct care experience in the developmental disabilities field required

• Ability to supervise others (Prior supervisory experience is preferred)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Valid NYS driver’s license and approved to drive by DDI’s Transportation Department

• AMAP certification within 3 months

What You Must Be Able to Do:

• Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs

• Lift/move 20 lbs (mats)

• Run after student up to 500 feet

• Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet

• Kneel, twist and bend

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.

• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.

• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.

• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Explore flexible schedules with significant time off opportunities.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.

• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.

• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.

• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within DDI.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to support your life.

• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient

• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic

• A good communicator and team player

• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the DDI team

When you join our team, you become part of the DDI Family Click here to watch our video to find out more about the DDI Family.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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