Group Home Manager

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise in home staff (Direct Care Aides).

• Make sure the assigned duties of staff are completed.

• Responsible for fiscal management of the home.

• Oversee food purchases.

• Oversee outings

• Oversee resident’s schedules and weekly appointments.

• help set staff schedule.

• Coordinate trainings for staff to ensure their certifications are current.

• Act as liaison to all agencies involved in services for residents, i.e. day programs.

• Ensure maintenance of the home is completed in accordance with the schedule.

• Maintain contact with residents’ families.

• May be asked to coordinate and lead staff meetings.

• Helping the manager with residents’ medications (e.g., maintain supply, supervise passing of medications, and documentation).

• Participate in required training.

• Maintain required records.

• Adhere to LARA and other relevant agency rules and regulations.

• Follow Open Arms policies and procedures

• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· Work alongside direct care staff as needed.

· Assisting consumers in personal hygiene care. This may include toileting, bathing, dressing, shaving, dental care, etc. Implementing consumer’s plans of service. Completing required written documentation in a timely and appropriate manner.

· Encouraging and assisting consumers in being involved in community activities and outing.

· Transporting consumers to activities, day programs, medical appointments, etc. as required. As a Care Giver, you may be required to use your own vehicle to take clients to outing

· Administering medications, treatments, and therapy programs as trained. Administer medications in accordance with physician instructions. Document and abide by CMH medication policies.

· Perform other duties as directed/required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Perform work in a timely fashion.

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

• Copes with stressful situations.

• Outstanding written skills.

• Effective problem-solving skills.

• Able to work with minimal supervision.

• Work well with a variety of personalities.

• Maintain positive attitude.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to stressful situations.

• May be exposed to infectious disease and/or physical aggression from residents.

• Majority of work will be in a home environment.

· The job may entail lifting

Please note: this document works in tandem with the employee OAL handbook hence shall not be treated in isolation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location