Group Home Manager - GH 21

For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses. Services include Residential, Behavior Support, Support Coordination and Recreation. We have seen great growth in the past few years, which has stretched our coverage area to include Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth & Ocean counties. This expansion would not be possible without our dedicated staff members working on the front lines - the Direct Support Professionals & Program Managers.

Alternatives, Inc. is currently seeking a Group Home Manager for a home in Somerset, NJ.

Role Of a Group Home Manager

• Assist in activities of daily living skills
• Administer or assist with prescribed medication
• Provide transportation
• Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals
• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans
• Support people to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life
  
  

Desired Qualities Of a Group Home Manager

• Positive Communication Skills
• Compassion
• Reliability & Dedication
• Desire to make a difference
• Ethical and moral values
• Professionalism
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks/drug screen
• Clear tuberculosis screening
• A valid driver's license, no more than 5 points or DUI in last 3 years
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration and Positive Behavioral Support Training
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (preferred but not required)
• If not currently fully vaccinated (which includes a booster), you will be required to have had at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to your first day of employment and will be expected to complete the vaccination process as you become eligible for subsequent doses. This requirement is part of the job description and will be waived only in exceptional circumstances as the law may require
  
  

So why should you apply...? Here are just SOME of the incentives for being part of our team!

• Paid training
• Annual Longevity Increases
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Lunch & Learns
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• For a full list of benefits, click here
  
  

We invite you to apply and become part of the Alternatives team and make a difference!

Change Lives, Build Futures!

Group Home Manager

Full-Time

Somerset, NJ Group Home

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Tuition Reimbursement | Paid Time Off | 401K | Health Benefits

$56,960/yr

BA & 3 Years Experience Preferred

Experience may be substituted for education

Computer skills a must !

Must possess valid NJ/NY/PA driver's license

• In order to be eligible for employment, applicant must not have more than 5 points on their driving record and no DUIs within the last 3 years.**
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for overall operation and management of assigned program.
• Work in conjunction with Director of Services in screening and selection of referrals to program.
• Design and implement Individual Service Plans for clients.
• Carry out IHP goals and Positive Support Plans designed by Behavior Analyst.
• Coordinate of medical services to clients, ensuring appropriate, effective and efficient interventions, appropriate documentation of medical services and follow-up.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of medical needs of clients and medical issues.
• Complete staff appraisals
• Ensure staff attend required trainings in the established time frame
• Supervise program staff including recommendation of hiring and termination, assignment of duties, instruction of methods, documentation of employees' progress, and collection and submission of time sheets and travel vouchers
• Ensure all program staff are appropriately trained and maintain program training records.
• Responsible for adherence to budgetary guidelines
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring safe-keeping of funds including clients' monies and programs' petty cash fund and charges.
• Serve as liaison and responsible for fostering positive relationships between program and inter-agency departments, family members, neighbors, medical providers, day support programs/employers, DHS representatives, etc.
• Provision of appropriate community integration opportunities for clients
• Conduct monthly staff meeting
• Provides direct care support to clients receiving services in areas of, but not limited to, medical (diet and nutrition), daily living skills, money management, personal growth and development, vocational training, socialization, community integration, self preservation, community awareness and safety, and communication.
• Strong interpersonal & effective communication skills required
  
  

Alternatives, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.