Job Description
Position Overview
Program Development Services, Inc. (PDS) benefits and proudly supports individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities in the community and their homes. It is the mission of PDS to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. PDS provides residential, and day and community supports and services.
PDS is currently seeking Assistant Managers for our residential sites located in Canarsie and Dyker Heights.
Essential Job Functions
Work in partnership with the people we support to ensure that the rights, health, safety and personal outcomes of the people living in the residence are being supported at all times.Advocate with people we support in a variety of situations.Work with the people we support to teach them new life skills.Assist the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of relationships and valued social roles.Supervise, train, evaluate, and observe assigned Direct Support Professionals (DSP)Ensure that all required documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner.Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people we support.Provide ongoing protective oversight to individuals living in the residence.Oversee and perform day-to-day administrative functions within the Residential program relative to implementation of Program Development Services' policies and procedures as set forth by OPWDD.Coordinate and facilitate all monthly staff meetings.Initiate and follow through on the hiring process of all new residential staff as identified through Program Development Services.Attend all program surveys and in conjunction with the Resident Manager, follow through on program audit written plan of corrective action.Work with Human Resources, Fiscal Department, Operations, Developmental and Facilities Maintenance to ensure staffing, equipment; materials and supplies are appropriate and sufficient to guarantee the therapeutic support and well-being of the individuals.Implement and ensure applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are made available to all staff.Ensure all staff training is done in a timely manner– while also conducting workshops/trainings on a monthly basis or as needed.Enforce progressive discipline based on Program Development Services policies and procedures for all residential staff. Oversee adequate implementation of the Individuals’ Habilitation plans, behavioral services and all health care needs.Provide oversight and monitoring of all financial resources.Read and monitor communication log.Daily monitoring, review and submission of billing documentation.Organize and monitor medical needs including medication administration.Manage Incidents while adhering to OPWDD 624 regulations.Able to perform simple functions on the computer.Able to physically assist individuals (possible lifting involved) in an emergency or as needed.Ensure physical plan complies with OPWDD standards through bi-weekly checks and reviews of monthly report submitted to the Resident Manager.Fulfill on-call responsibility and cover DSP responsibilities.Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Residence Manager.Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain ongoing communication and always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.Provide emergency coverage and cover DSP responsibilities as needed.Coordinate, support, attend and participate in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees as required.Maintain the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organization.Ensure that the residence, including the external property, is clean, safe and attractive at all times.Complete all required trainings and stay in compliance.Other duties as assigned.Education, Work Experience, and Competencies
18 Years of age or olderHigh School Diploma or equivalentMinimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or related fieldValid NYS Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for PDSDemonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essentialMust be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skillsPhysical Demands
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 writingEmployee is required operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinetsEmployee is required to reach with hands and armsEmployee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as neededEmployee is required to be able occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a timeBenefits:
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife insuranceEmployee Discount403B Savings PlanPaid time offProgram Development Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
Job Description
Program Development Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced supervisor to advocate and coordinate services as per the needs of the individuals in an effort to meet personal goals identified by/for the people we support at our residence located in Brighton Beach.
Who We Are:
Program Development Services, Inc. (PDS) benefits and proudly supports individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities in the community and their homes. It is the mission of PDS to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. PDS provides residential, day and community supports and services.
Job Availability: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversee and perform day-to-day administrative functions within the Residential program Coordinate and facilitate monthly staff meetingsInitiate and follow through on the hiring process of all new residential staffImplement and ensure applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are made available to all staff and are in complianceEnforce progressive disciplinary action based on Program Development Services policies and proceduresProvide direct oversight and monitoring of all fiscal resourcesDaily monitoring, review and submission of billing documentationAdditional responsibilities as deemed necessaryMinimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or its equivalent, required; Bachelor’s degree in Human Services related field, preferred. Progressive supervisory experience in I/DD or related fieldsTwo years delivering behavioral intervention services to individuals with I/DD including implementation and monitoring of behavioral protocolsExcellent organization, program development, interpersonal, and leadership skillsAbility to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-taskBenefits:
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife insuranceEmployee Discount403B Savings PlanPaid time offProgram Development Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
Job Description
Position Overview
Program Development Services, Inc. (PDS) benefits and proudly supports individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities in the community and their homes. It is the mission of PDS to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. PDS provides residential, and day and community supports and services.
PDS is currently seeking Assistant Managers for our residential sites located in Canarsie and Dyker Heights.
Essential Job Functions
Work in partnership with the people we support to ensure that the rights, health, safety and personal outcomes of the people living in the residence are being supported at all times.Advocate with people we support in a variety of situations.Work with the people we support to teach them new life skills.Assist the people we support to overcome barriers and challenges to establish and maintain a network of relationships and valued social roles.Supervise, train, evaluate, and observe assigned Direct Support Professionals (DSP)Ensure that all required documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner.Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people we support.Provide ongoing protective oversight to individuals living in the residence.Oversee and perform day-to-day administrative functions within the Residential program relative to implementation of Program Development Services' policies and procedures as set forth by OPWDD.Coordinate and facilitate all monthly staff meetings.Initiate and follow through on the hiring process of all new residential staff as identified through Program Development Services.Attend all program surveys and in conjunction with the Resident Manager, follow through on program audit written plan of corrective action.Work with Human Resources, Fiscal Department, Operations, Developmental and Facilities Maintenance to ensure staffing, equipment; materials and supplies are appropriate and sufficient to guarantee the therapeutic support and well-being of the individuals.Implement and ensure applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are made available to all staff.Ensure all staff training is done in a timely manner– while also conducting workshops/trainings on a monthly basis or as needed.Enforce progressive discipline based on Program Development Services policies and procedures for all residential staff. Oversee adequate implementation of the Individuals’ Habilitation plans, behavioral services and all health care needs.Provide oversight and monitoring of all financial resources.Read and monitor communication log.Daily monitoring, review and submission of billing documentation.Organize and monitor medical needs including medication administration.Manage Incidents while adhering to OPWDD 624 regulations.Able to perform simple functions on the computer.Able to physically assist individuals (possible lifting involved) in an emergency or as needed.Ensure physical plan complies with OPWDD standards through bi-weekly checks and reviews of monthly report submitted to the Resident Manager.Fulfill on-call responsibility and cover DSP responsibilities.Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Residence Manager.Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain ongoing communication and always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.Provide emergency coverage and cover DSP responsibilities as needed.Coordinate, support, attend and participate in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees as required.Maintain the confidentiality of any information relating to individuals and employees of the organization.Ensure that the residence, including the external property, is clean, safe and attractive at all times.Complete all required trainings and stay in compliance.Other duties as assigned.Education, Work Experience, and Competencies
18 Years of age or olderHigh School Diploma or equivalentMinimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or related fieldValid NYS Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for PDSDemonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essentialMust be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skillsPhysical Demands
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 writingEmployee is required operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinetsEmployee is required to reach with hands and armsEmployee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as neededEmployee is required to be able occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a timeBenefits:
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife insuranceEmployee Discount403B Savings PlanPaid time offProgram Development Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
