What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Manager position at I Am Boundless, Inc.?
Summary/Objective
This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Program Director to provide direct programming and support services to residents with developmental disabilities.
- Supervises assigned employees; screens, interviews and recommends applicants for hire; recommends assignments; transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, grievance resolutions and other personnel actions; evaluates employee performance; develops and implements employee work schedules.
- Directs, supervises and assists in planning overall operation of residential home; arranges work assignments and schedules the ensure proper coverage; maintains adequate supplies, materials, food and equipment; prepares and maintains system of program evaluation; ensures nutritionally balanced meals are planned and prepared; coordinates medical services, appointments, nursing procedures as trained and needed; assists with the preparation of and operates facility within annual budget; provides for and supervises the accurate accounting and expenditure of resident funds.
- Supervises and provides assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Individual Habilitation Plans to assess, review and meet needs of residents; monitors programs of residents in accordance with individual residential program reviews and evaluations to ensure adequacy of services; coordinates resident services with community agencies and employers of residents; supervises, provides and coordinates program management services; coordinates procedures for admission and procedures for progress reporting as related to elements of Individual Residential Plans as developed and implemented; supervises and provides for the health and safety of all residents assigned.
- Provides liaison services with parents, employees, community agencies and other interested parties; ensures compliance with all applicable standards; prepares and submits required reports and correspondence; provides staff training programs; operates county vehicles.
- May perform delegated nursing tasks and/or procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent work experience
- One year of experience in residential programming
- Certifications in First Aid and CPR - adult, child and infant; delegated nursing
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and proof of auto insurance
- Strong communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills – including spreadsheets and word processing tools – and ability to learn new programs expeditiously
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- One year of supervisory experience
- Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals
SPECIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
- Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with Hoyer lifts
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical activities for this position involve:
- Balancing
- Stooping
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Standing
- Kneeling
- Reaching
- Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
- Carrying(up to 50 lbs.)
- Crouching
- Crawling
The essential sensory and communicative activities include:
- Feeling
- Seeing
- Speaking
- Hearing
An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:
- Inside Environmental Conditions
- Outside Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to Blood
- Exposure to Bodily Fluids
- Combative Residents
