Administrator-On-Grounds

The Administrator-On-Grounds is responsible for ensuring that each person residing on or adjacent to Opengate’s Somers campus is able to live life to the fullest, with quality person-centered care and services appropriate to their needs. The Administrator-On-Grounds may also be assigned special tasks and projects as needed.

The Administrator-On-Grounds supports day-to-day operations by providing guidance and roll modeling to staff engaged with the people Opengate supports, inspiring a positive, collaborative and inclusive team environment, and facilitating the implementation of person-centered planning.

This position works a regularly scheduled Monday to Friday 40-hour work week, from 3 pm to 11 pm. 

 Essential Job Functions

• Facilitates that people receiving support at Opengate’s receive appropriate care, qualitative programming and adequate health and medical attention, as necessary.
• Responds to emergency and crisis situations, including non-routine medical and behavioral events.
• Responsible for reinforcing training, providing support and role modeling, and when necessary, directing employees engaged with Opengate’s residents and program participants.
• Facilitates real-time training and supports ongoing training that ensures staff are knowledgeable in compliance requirements and health and safety issues.
• Assist in the coordination of services provided to people receiving support.
• Remains in good standing as a SCIP-R instructor and CPR/First Aid instructor.
• Remains AMAP and G-Tube certified.
• Implements agency training modules, including driver safety training, as needed.
• Interacts with visitors as needed. 
• Attend and participate in assigned meetings as required.
• Reports any immediate issues, concerns or significant observations to the Director of Residential Operations or Chief Operating Officer.
• Adhere to and facilitate conformity with federal, state and local governmental regulatory guidelines pertaining to a safe, healthy and clean work environment, reporting health and safety concerns to Director of Training and Development, and/or the Director of Residential services, as applicable.
• Participates in the Administrator-On-Call rotation.

 Qualifications

• High School Diploma, bachelor’s degree in the field of Human Services preferred. 
• Minimum experience of 5 years working with I/DD population, training experience preferred. 
• Must be, or be eligible to become, a SCIP-R Trainer.
• Must be, or be eligible to become, a CPR/First Aid Instructor.
• Must be, or be eligible to become AMAP and G-Tube certified.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills that supports training effectiveness, and strong writing skills.
• Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and be proficient in, or have the ability to be proficient in Electronic Health Records platforms, such as Precision Care. 
• Ability to remain objective, properly retain and disseminate information amongst different staffing levels and maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive matters

Physical Requirements

• This position is a non-sedentary role that requires frequent periods of standing and walking.
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds. The ability to turn, lift and assist people receiving services with movement.

Salary - $75,000 - $80,000, Compensation will be commensurate with job qualifications and work experience.

Opengate is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, transgender status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, education, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes inclusion and acceptance of all protected classes.  

In order to promote and maintain a community culture, employees hired to work at Opengate must legally reside and perform their work in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania.