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Job Description The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for supporting the Residence Manager in the supervision of individuals’ supports, maintenance of assigned programs, and implementation of Life plans. She/he supports and assists people supported in attaining their needs, desires, and dreams through a person-centered planning focus. She/he assures quality services by providing an environment that is conducive to their welfare of the people supported and in accordance with federal, state, local, and organization regulations and policies. She/he provides support to the Residence Manager in leadership of the team and serves as an advocate to ensure appropriate treatment, teaching, and protection of the person supported rights. She/he develops and cultivates positive relationships with families and other stakeholders. She/he monitors the coordination of individual appointments and activities, and the management of the persons supported personal fund accounts. The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for the supporting the Residence Manager by working collaboratively with the Quality Improvement team to ensure the best outcomes for the program and individuals, ensures compliance with relevant regulations, and ensures that programs and services to individuals supported are person-centered and directed. The Assistant Residence Manager is an effective communicator. She/he is able to provide person supported and staff constructive feedback regarding performance and behavior. Must be a good listener, speak with respect and treat all respectfully. The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for updating the Residence Manager on a daily basis of all events in the residence. Essential Functions Staffing In partnership with the Residence Manager: • Ensures that the program is adequately and appropriately staffed and monitored., • Ensures the appropriate training of staff who are assigned to the Residence., • Provides weekly supervision meeting for residential staff., • Observes, monitors, and regularly provides feedback to staff regarding the implementation of the individuals’ plans through the use of meal observations, community meetings, and daily performance of goals., • Demonstrates and models’ effective methods to teach existing positive and replacement behaviors to individuals. In partnership with the Residence Manager: • Ensures that the program meets the guidelines and regulations which govern residential operations., • Tracks program and individual progress to ensure further program development., • Maintain and update medication records of individuals residing in the IRA., • Monitor to ensure all medical appointments and follow-up visits are done as needed., • Work closely with Nurse/Medical Director on all medical care for residents., • Work closely with Psychologist on all behavioral plans and data for residents., • Establish professional relationships with local pharmacies, urgent care centers, etc., • Ensure that all reports of injuries and accidents are reported as required by organization policy and OPWDD regulations. In partnership with the Residence Manager: • Monitors staff’s required charting and documentation records and completes reports on person supported progress towards meeting goals and outcome as needed., • Responds to all correspondence promptly and professionally, meeting required timeframes., • Conducts one unannounced visit per month to I/DD IRAs or Day Programs; completing the unannounced visit checklist during each visit and reporting results to Director I/DD and Director QI within one week of visit; and following up on action items at next unannounced visit., • Ensures the proper documentation and reporting of all incidents and events to all of the proper Organization and Monitoring authorities., • Ensures the review of all incidents and events on a monthly and quarterly basis., • Compiles other reports and data for management review., • Ensures that all reports of injuries and untoward incidents for staff and individuals are reported appropriately., • Ensures that appropriate training and documentation of training for individuals and staff is up to date and meets standards for reimbursement as well as program guidelines., • Ensures that all billing information for the program is completed and submitted to accounting in a timely manner., • View Foothold records on a daily basis to ensure that individuals’ goals are recorded., • The Assistant Residence Manager is responsible for the supporting the Residence Manager in monitoring and reviewing all documentation in accordance with federal, state, local, and organization regulations and policies, and ensuring all documentation is done in a timely manner. Communication In partnership with the Residence Manager: • Communicates effectively with individuals , using their primary method of communication (gestures, verbal, sign-language, communication board), • Establish positive relations with parents, guardians, advocates of the people we support and outside providers., • Assists staff and individuals in developing daily activities which are of interest to the person., • Provides counseling and support to staff when conflicts arise; facilitates teamwork and positive interactions., • Gathers staff opinions and input regarding work issues and empowers staff to make decisions through monthly mission effectiveness meetings., • On call for emergencies and reports as indicated by program guidelines., • Provides a safe work environment for staff and individuals., • Other related duties as assigned by supervisor., • Attends in-service training and participates in continuing education to develop management skills; implements and demonstrates skills learned to build staff skillsets., • The Assistant Residence Manager will demonstrate excellence in providing culturally appropriate supports to individuals and staff using a person-centered approach., • The Assistant Residence Manager will work with the team to develop staff action plans that promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all the people supported., • The Assistant Residence Manager will support the Direct support staff and person supported in exploring educational, employment, volunteer opportunities that will assist the people we support in order to live active lives as independently as possible., • The Assistant Residence Manager will enhance professional relations among team members and their capacity to work effectively with others toward a common goal. The Assistant manager will work on recruiting, interviewing, and selecting new staff. The Assistant Residence Manager participates in the interviewing, hiring, coaching, and on-going feedback of staff. She/he is responsible along with the Residence Manager for assigning and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Qualifications Minimum of Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred. 2 years’ experience working in a similar environment. Knowledge of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Must have a clean NYS Driver’s License Additional Eligibility Qualifications AMAP and First Aid/CPR/AED certification a plus Must have a clean NYS Driver’s License Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word and MS Outlook

Job Description Overview Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Unit Chief to the Inpatient Psychiatry department at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Jacobi, located in the Bronx, accommodates more than 325,000 outpatient visits, more than 100,000 emergency room visits and more than 20,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital is renowned for The Trauma Center, staffed to treat any traumatic injury or illness, the fully accredited Breast Health Center, and The Burn Center, with more than 40 years of work in burn care. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College. The Department of Psychiatry has 89 adult acute inpatient beds, a CPEP, a Consultation-Liaison Service, an Adult Ambulatory Practice, and a Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment Program. The department employs evidenced-based best practices in providing the highest quality care to its patients, in a patient-centered approach that is respectful of their individuality, culture, and community. The mission of NYCHHC is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. Responsibilities The Unit Chief collaborates with a robust interdisciplinary treatment team, including nurses, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, social workers, licensed creative arts therapists, and peer counselors to oversee daily operations of an Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. Oversee Unit Clinical Structure • Establish and oversee interdisciplinary teams and team meetings, • Ensure that community meetings and other therapeutic groups take place as scheduled, • Participate in Behavioral Codes on the unit, providing leadership to the staff and patient community, • Work with all teams on the unit to monitor length of stay and appropriate dispositions, particularly ensuring that:, • Patients who are refusing medications are taken to court promptly, • Patients who have reached their 18th day are referred for state hospitalization for continuing treatment, • Patients who would benefit from AOT are referred promptly, • Other potential barriers to discharge are identified and solved for, • Work with the medical-consultation team ensure that medical problems are properly identified and managed, • Ensure that legal statuses are up to date and accurate, • Provide clinical consultation to teams on your unit, • Assist and supervise unit psychiatrists and nurse practitioners as needed, • Monitor the need for psychiatrist assessments and other components of applications of aftercare, in such applications for appropriate housing, residential placements and state referrals, • Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, including chart reviews. Educates unit staff members on Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance activities, indicators, etc. and be able to help the unit improve if their performance is below the mean for the service, • In collaboration with risk management reviews major incidents on the inpatient unit, • Assist in the preparation for surveys, • Work with the UM department to conduct MD to MD reviews and participate in any appeals to ensure authorization of inpatient stays, • Maintains focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability Qualifications • Must be board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry, • M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine, • Completed residency training in an accredited program within Psychiatry Annual Base Salary: $257,000 based on 40-hour work week. The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $322,700, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below: • Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets., • 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):, • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required., • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required., • Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement., • Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days., • Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates., • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you., • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family., • Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs., • Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee., • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page. *Salary Disclosure Information: The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections. **The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The Care Coordinator functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide care coordination to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults with multiple medical comorbidities and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders and/or medically ill individuals. Advocates for and supports the client, engages with community agencies/health care providers and others on his behalf to ensure access to services needed to increase wellness self-management and reduce emergency room visits and/ or hospitalizations. Provides clinical support to the Team by providing consultation, education, information around psychosocial and/or substance abuse conditions, interventions, resources to maintain focus on outcomes and best practices. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) • Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of assigned clients to document strengths, needs, goals, and resources., • Participates in the development/documentation /review and update of client centered comprehensive integrated, interdisciplinary care plan in consultation with other team members to ensure focus on desired outcomes., • Maintains effective communications with clients, primary care physicians, substance abuse, and mental healthcare providers, family, collateral resources and other Agency staff on behalf of clients., • Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely, and accurate manner as per policy and procedure., • Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/ resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions., • Works as part of a Care Coordination team; attends and participates in team meetings to provide input/feedback around psychosocial and medical conditions conditions/comorbidities to review client status, update plans and goals, review outcomes to further program goals., • Acts as a resources/consultant to all team members on psychosocial, medical and/or substance abuse issues and resources., • Provides telephonic as well as face-to-face outreach, engagement, and service planning in the field., • Acts as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services per interdisciplinary care plan., • Monitors overall service delivery to clients to ensure coordination and continuity; advocates with service providers/resources as needed., • Provides crisis intervention and follow-up., • May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to the job responsibilities., • Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems, • Demonstrated competency in written, verbal, and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards., • Experienced in and demonstrated comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the interdisciplinary planning process and the developmental treatment model., • Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements preferred., • Excellent interpersonal skills required., • Specific training for the designated assessment tool(s), the array of services and supports available, and the client-centered service planning process. Training in assessment of individuals whose condition may trigger a need for HCBS and supports, and an ongoing knowledge of current best practices to improve health and quality of life., • A bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed below1; or, • A NYS teacher’s certificate for which a bachelor’s degree is required; or, • NYS licensure and registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor’s degree; or, • A bachelor’s level education or higher in any field with five years of experience working directly with persons with behavioral health diagnoses; or AND two years of experience: • In providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders; or