Residential Program Manager 1, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Outpatient, P26486
Role summary
The Residential Program Manager 1 is responsible for the health, care, and safety of individuals with mental illness in State Operated Community Residences (SOCR) and State Operated Residential Care Centers for Adults (SORCCA). This role involves overseeing the operation of residences and rehabilitative programs, ensuring culturally competent mental health services, and managing staff. Key duties include ensuring resident support services, adequate staffing, performance evaluation, training, budget management, regulatory compliance, crisis response, incident reporting, and community liaison. A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a residential setting with individuals diagnosed with mental illness are required.
Duties Description
Residential Program Managers have administrative and supervisory responsibility for the health, care, and safety of individuals diagnosed with mental illness residing in State Operated Community Residences (SOCR) and State Operated Residential Care Centers for Adults (SORCCA). Under the supervision of a higher level facility-based individual, you would oversee and manage the overall operation of the residence and rehabilitative program services provided by residence staff, ensuring delivery of culturally competent mental health services. Duties may include but are not limited to: ensuring necessary support services are provided to residents; ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing; planning, assigning, reviewing work of staff; evaluating performance; training staff; preparing and monitoring the residence budget; requisitioning supplies and equipment; ensuring reports and records on resident care are completed accurately and in a timely manner; ensuring compliance with standards and regulations; developing rules and procedures as necessary; responding to crisis situations and emergencies; investigating and reporting incidents involving residents or staff; maintaining linkages with appropriate psychiatric center staff; and developing positive relationships with community and service providers.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside and within State Service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Residential Program Manager 1 if they have a bachelor's degree and one year of experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness in a residential setting.
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Transfer Opportunity - have permanent status as a Residential Program Manager 1 and be eligible for lateral transfer OR be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.