Assistant Manager Residential Group Home - Full Time in Bristol, Connecticut at Bristol Adult Resource Center

Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm (Direct Care shift)

Monday & Tuesday 10:00am-4:30pm

Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm

Friday 2:30pm-12:00am (Direct Care shift)

Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) is a private, non-profit organization supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager to support one of our residential homes. The ideal candidate requires a background and passion in supporting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least two years working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Management experience is a nice to have.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least age 18.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

• Paid time off (with increases over years of service).
• Affordable benefits: medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, financial, personal growth resources and more.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Paid training and education including required CPR, PMT and DDS Medication Certification.
• Staff recognition and appreciation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the manager in overseeing daily operations of the program, meeting all company and state of CT policies and regulations.
• Assist in overseeing staff and scheduling for adequate coverage.
• Provide opportunities for learning new skills and independence by working on individuals’ goals and plans.
• Provide direct care for some shifts and to cover when DSP's are out.
• Share in on call responsibilities.
• Participate in various meetings, programmatic and business meetings as requested.
• Provide safe and nurturing environment where Individuals are treated with dignity and respect, can exercise their rights and responsibilities and are protected from abuse or neglect.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings (in person and online).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work cooperatively with all BARC employees, individuals served, families, supervisors, and other providers or professionals.
• Willing and able to complete all essential responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Physical Efforts:

• May include extended periods of standing, sitting, walking with occasional periods of stooping, crouching, kneeling.
• Positions may require the ability to independently lift at least 25 pounds, push/pull varying weight (wheelchairs) or have to safely transfer ~35 pounds.