AFC Group Home Manager

Heritage Homes, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and qualified manager to oversee operations of our 4-bed adult foster care (AFC) home for adults that have intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities in Holland, Michigan.

This position manages staff, ensures resident rights are upheld, and maintains a high standard of care for all people served. The manager plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere for both residents and staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in adult foster care group home living environments and working with persons that have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The program manager is directly responsible for supervising the provision of the daily needs of the people we serve, as well as providing direct support services if scheduling needs make it necessary.

This position trains, schedules, and supervises direct support staff to promote a safe, caring environment and to ensure the care prescribed in each resident’s plan of service.

The program manager advocates and consults with case management, clinical support staff, family/guardians, and other agencies to address the needs, goals, and dreams of each resident. The program supervisor assists the corporation in the administrative responsibilities of the home to meet contract, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

A minimum of one year of experience working with persons that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Ability to successfully complete training as approved by MDHHS

Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, State and CMH personnel and medical service providers

Willingness to be flexible in scheduling and to be on-call for emergencies

Basic typing and computer skills; proficiency in typing, composing emails, and using Microsoft Word and Excel, is preferred.

Demonstration of reliability and trustworthiness is necessary

Clear criminal history and good driving record required

High school diploma/GED

Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and TB test

Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity with or without corrective lenses/aids to observe clients and detect signs of changes in client behavior, adverse medication reactions, or other activity or event requiring intervention

(Must also meet the essential job requirements for supervisor. Please ask for job description.)

Preferred:

Minimum of 1 year of management or supervisory experience in any field, preferably in group home environment

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field and 2 years of experience working with persons that have developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities or aged.

This is an hourly, full-time position with benefits, starting wage commensurate with experience. The salary scale starts at $21.63/hour. Hours are generally first shift Monday thru Friday; however, this position has ON-CALL responsibilities and requires schedule flexibility to respond to emergencies or to fill home scheduling needs on various shifts as needed.

Full time benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; short term disability insurance; life insurance; 401k plan; and annual accruals of benefit time.

**To apply, please send a cover letter and resume that clearly shows your qualifications for this position.**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug Free/Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.