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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Allied Services

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Scranton, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    GENERAL SUMMARY:

     Administratively responsible to the Supervisor and/or the Assistant Supervisor on duty, the Resident Assistant is responsible for carrying out the assigned programs to individuals of the Intermediate Care Facility Program (ICF/MR). A minimum of 85% of work-time is spent in direct individual contact.

     Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served.

     Type of supervision exercised: none.  Jobs reporting to this position: none.

     EDUCATION:

     High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

     WORK EXPERIENCE:

     Two (2) years experience working with mentally retarded/developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

    CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

    Responsible for individual’s immediate general physical well being and supervision at all times. 

    Implements specified developmental services and Individual Program Plans as developed by the ID Team and/or referenced in ongoing in-service information. 

    Provides guidance and supervision to the individuals in accordance with program objectives and/or as situations warrant.

    Routinely provides physical assistance to individuals as needed with activities of daily living (ADL) and in transfers to and from beds, bathroom facilities, and company vehicles, etc. Assists and supports individuals with ambulation or gait difficulties.

    Implements Individual Behavioral Programs under the direction of the Psychology Department and ID Team. This may involve crisis intervention with aggressive individuals or protecting individuals from themselves or other aggressive individuals.

     

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)

    • 10-15 years of progressive related experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
    • Famous, JD Edwards, AS400 experience preferred
    • Supervisory or management experience required
    • Advanced working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
    • CPA/MBA preferred
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Experience in agricultural, distribution, and manufacturing operations is very helpful
    • Strong attention to detail and a desire to assume new responsibilities
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

     

    ROLE COMPETENCIES (TO BE COMPLETED BY HR)

    +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Functional Expertise | M3 - Requires depth and/or breadth | | | of expertise of the supported | | | departments and business units | | |  General Ledger and Financial | | | Reporting disciplines, inside of all | | | applicable standards – GAAP, SOX, | | | etc. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Business Expertise | M2 - Knowledge of best practices and | | | how position integrates with others | | | internally and externally | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Problem Solving | M3 - Ability to drill down to solve | | | complex problems, and take a new | | | perspective on existing solutions; | | | presents recommendations to next | | | layer of management to support | | | decision making process; leverages | | | colleagues when scope of problem | | | involves crossing organizational | | | boundaries. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Leadership | M3 - Provides mentorship to own | | | team, and acts as a resource for | | | colleagues; | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Impact | M2 - Position impacts accuracy of | | | valuation and availability of | | | company assets at all times. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Interpersonal Skills/Influence | M3 strong analysis, excellent | | | planning, written and verbal | | | communication skills, and ability to | | | work in team environment.  | | | | | |   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+

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    INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

    Interaction takes place with all areas of the company, from subordinates to Senior Staff and Operational Directors and Vice Presidents. 

    External interactions take place with insurance providers, auditors, both private and public, growers, customers, and others.

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    EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

    EDUCATION:    B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, CPA Preferred

    LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:    English is required; Spanish is strongly preferred given our international relationships.     

     

    EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

    • Directly supervises employees assigned to accounting and grower functions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
    • Maintains smoothly functioning department/work area in compliance with standards set by the company’s Human Resources Department.
    • Establishes the scope of authority and responsibility for direct reports.
    • Promotes teamwork among the staff to ensure work is performed in a collaborative manner and standards for excellent customer service are achieved.
    • Maintains effective communication with all management staff to ensure coordination and exchange of information for accomplishing company goals. Gathers and disseminates information to all areas/departments regarding policy and procedures changes, and other important issues involving assigned areas.
    • Coordinates the orientation and training of new staff.
    • Conducts performance evaluations of direct reports and recommends merit increases, when applicable.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs.

     

    WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT (Indicate all that apply and specify whether it is preferred or required.)

    •  Ability to travel - US and International
    • Must be able to work beyond the normal work hours during period close week and final weeks of the budget cycle if required.

     

     

     

    _ EEO STATEMENT: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, SEX, COLOR, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, OR ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY._

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care