What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential House Manager position at Northeast Placement Services?
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General Description of Position:
This position coordinates the development, implementation, scheduling, operation, and evaluation of all residential programming. This residential manager will provide comprehensive planning, program oversight, and supporting individuals with disabilities—specific to their needs. This position will function according to the policies established by Northeast Placement Services to maximize the potential of individualized support.
Essential Responsibilities:
Implements programs and monitors an assigned caseload of individuals in a community setting.
Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and takes part in the service delivery plan process for individuals.
Provides guidance and support for individuals to develop independent living skills.
Participates in and aids individuals with activities of daily living; assists individuals
in accessing goods, services and support needed for independent living.
Reinforces appropriate individual behavior through modification techniques; responsible for individuals health and safety; observes and reports individual behavior.
Serves as advocate for government subsidies and redetermination hearings.
Transports individuals; acts as liaison to individuals and their families or various community agencies or organizations.
Provides concise and accurate reports and documentation.
Make recommendations on policies or standards.
Administer and track medications with appropriate certification.
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
Schedule and attend appointments with individuals.
Maintain individual’s financial records.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Train, supervise and support the employees which includes Direct Supports Professionals, Interns and Volunteers.
Provided disciplinary action to team members, when necessary.
Responsible for annual staff evaluations/supervisions and other miscellaneous employee performance tracking.
Responsible for assisting with oversight of daily documentation including online Therap documentation by all staff. (audits)
Monitor and engage employees with all individuals served to follow a person-centered daily schedule.
Oversight of transportation schedules, community experiences, onsite programming, and on-site recreational activities.
Maintain prompt communication concerning daily schedule changes, incident
reports, staffing concerns, and general operational issues.
Conduct staff meetings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate appropriate time management skills.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and day-to-day management and supervisory issues.
Respond to emergency situations such as hospital visits by reaching out to guardians, Case Managers, and other family contacts and submitting necessary incident reports in a timely/appropriate manner.
Committing your time after hours, if necessary, per individual/facility needs.
Minimum Education Required: A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field
and/or five-plus years of Human Service experience collaborating with Individuals with
Developmental Disabilities with an administrative background.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Must have a valid State of Connecticut Driver’s License and be insurable with the agency carrier.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. These include, but are not limited to, the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds for assisting participants in personal care needs and/or the purpose of performing daily job duties, the ability to twist, bend, and reach immediately to address medical and behavioral incidents, ability to enter and exit agency vehicle at numerous stops for a minimum of one hour and the ability to drive agency vehicle for a minimum of 30 minutes without stops.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Must be able to manage a variety of situations daily.
Additional Requirements:
Must complete the Agency’s Employee Training.
Certification and Training, including but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, PMT, Med. Cert
etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,500