What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Manager position at Youth Consultation Service?
Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.
These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.
Do you share the same qualities?
Hilltop Group Home located in Princeton, NJ provides residential care for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a group home setting. The program is currently hiring for a House Manager.
House Managers are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties. Provide quality daily care (personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, and other related tasks) to ensure the health and safety of clients in the residence and community.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- To oversee personal assistant staff to ensure they provide quality daily hands-on care and supervision of assigned consumers.ssist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of medications, purpose and side effects.
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics and mobility transfer technique to prevent injuries.
- De-escalate potential crisis situations and if necessary be prepared to control client physically.
- To assist the Regional Director in the development, updating and implementation of the Individual Habilitation Plans and Essential Life Plans.
- To assist the Regional Director in the coordination and management of Consumer’s case; to serve as a liaison between school, home and community.
Job Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License
- High School Diploma or GED 3 years DDD relevant experience and/or personal knowledge of developmental disabilities
- OR Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field 1 year of DDD relevant experience and/or personal knowledge of developmental disabilities
YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid time off
- Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
- 403 (B) savings and investment plans
- Potential public service loan forgiveness
