Home Manager

REPORTS TO: Homes Lead Manager

SUPERVISES: Home DSP Staff

JOB OBJECTIVES: Manage and supervise both staff and clients. Become a liaison between

Home staff and Homes Lead Manager/QIDP. Responsible for

providing overall client programming ensuring the health & safety

of home residents.

STATUS: Non-Exempt - refer to personnel policies for detailed explanation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for Health & Safety and overall well-being of individuals served;

• Direct, supervise, schedule, instruct, coordinate, evaluate designated Home staff

and ensure required training for staff is met per funding source guidelines;

• Become the liaison between Home staff and Home Lead Manager/QIDP;

• Develop & distribute work schedule for the designated Home staff and

communicate staff needs/concerns to supervisor;

• Monitors/approves Paylocity for designated staff – check daily, change schedules if

Needed and input new schedule and changes and meet with Paylocity system manager as

directed by supervisor when needed.

• Train all new staff on “new staff orientation” sheet; client specific training

• Ensure all required monthly paperwork is completed and filed in a timely manner;

• Maintains accurate detailed personal spending data and provides to Fiscal monthly;

• Check bank statements monthly; ensure residents financial resources are below current

maximum amount

• Assist in creating, revising and implementing client PCISPs & behavior plans; teach,

plan, schedule, organize, coordinate, assign and participate in client activities;

assist with instructing clients in daily living skills; complete functional

assessments

• Provide behavioral intervention as needed, including behaviors of different levels of

intensity;

• Follow Medication Administration Policy & Procedures;

• Provide assistance with completing essential chores

• Accompany and assist individual in accessing community resources, doctors

appointments, shopping and related activities; may require driving to/from;

• Assist with extension of therapy services, ambulation and exercise;

• Ensure the clients’ home is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition;

• Plan, assist and participate in emergency safety drills;

• Perform and provide CPR and first aid as needed;

• Serve as client advocate to ensure clients’ civil and human rights are protected;

• Report all cases of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, or

• Attend and participate in agency and job-related meetings and training;

• Follow JRDS Client Information Privacy & Security policies & procedures;

• Follow JRDS Personnel Policies & Procedures;

• Perform any other duty within the scope of the job as assigned by the supervisor.

CRITICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of procedures used in performing duties;

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and agency guidelines, source materials and

references relating to and governing the Supported Living program;

• Thorough knowledge of Universal Precautions;

• Working knowledge of behavior management techniques and methods;

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisor, board

members, co-workers, clients and the general public;

• Ability to maintain effective, cooperative and productive work relationships;

• Ability to maintain and complete appropriate records and reports for federal, state

and regulatory requirements;

• Attend and participate in agency/job-related in-service, training, meetings;

• Ability to establish and enforce standards for self and clients;

• Ability to develop and implement ideas with supervisory approval;

• Ability to compose, complete, and maintain required paperwork;

• Ability to effectively request and maintain agency materials/equipment;

• Ability to perform and provide CPR and first aid;

• Ability to effectively prioritize work;

• Ability to anticipate problems and initiate corrective action;

• Ability to make practical application of policies/procedures to assigned tasks;

• Ability to legally and safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and

maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and

correspondence.

JOB STANDARDS: High school equivalent. CPR and First Aid certification required.

Must submit to Mantoux (TB) testing prior to beginning employment. Must be willing to

receive training in aggression management/crisis intervention. Excellent work

references required. Position requires twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and the

ability to push and maneuver manual mobility devices.

EQUIPMENT: Ability to operate office equipment, including fax, copier, telephone, two-

way radio, calculator, other office equipment. Must be able to legally and safely

operate a motor vehicle, including wheelchair lift van.

RESPONSIBILITY: Work is assigned by supervisor and may consist of detailed

instructions. Assignments are usually carried out using standardized procedures. When

guidelines do not exist, good judgment should be exercised in selecting and adapting

methods/procedures to fit unusual or complex situations, and supervisor is to be

advised/consulted on concerns about new/unique tasks. Essential job functions

(expectations) are subject to change per state regulations and/or client or program

needs. Many clients served are unable to stand, walk, or bear weight and need

assistance which could require physically lifting or transferring. Some clients may be

wheelchair bound.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Employee is to assure health and safety of self and others by

following all applicable agency policies, laws, and regulations. The following

policies apply: posted health and safety policies, Universal Precautions, Emergency

Action Plan; however, this list is not all inclusive and may be changed as required.

All staff are evaluated on health and safety, and will be disciplined for violating

policies. Employee is to participate in required training, which may include

appropriate agency drills (i.e. fire, tornado, evacuation, etc.).

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Duties are performed alone or directly with clients, client

families, supervisor, co-workers, and the general public in a cooperative effort in

achieving objectives and answering questions.