What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOUSE MANAGER position at ResCare Community Living?
Our Company
ResCare Community Living
Overview
Responsible for the overall operation of assigned service site(s) including staff, budget, compliance with State/Federal regulations or standards of service, and general quality of service to person(s) served in these programs. The tasks are highly complex and require negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills as well as organizational abilities and overall business sense. The Home Manager’s duty is to manage and supervise direct care staff. Hiring, firing, and disciplinary recommendations are also part of the job duties. This position may have to, from time to time, fill in a direct care shift or perform direct care work as necessary. If your passion is managing and developing staff to ensure quality care to help our clients live their best life we encourage you to apply today!
Responsibilities
- Supervises the provision of assistance to person(s) served to promote their physical, social, and psychological well-being
- Monitors and ensures staff follow agency procedures to promote optimum safety practices to provide a safe environment
- Monitors and ensures staff follows agency procedures to promote optimum health care and behavior supports
- Monitors and ensures staff completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services
- Supervises staff interactions with person(s) served and support staff to promote the rights of the person(s) served to achieve enhanced quality of life
- Ensures MSDS (material data safety sheets) are present for all supplies/chemicals as applicable for assigned service sites
- Conducts timely performance reviews
- Maintains a work environment that supports dignity and fair treatment of staff
- Participates in recruitment, ensures vacancies are filled in a timely manner, and participates in all hiring and termination decisions for assigned locations
- Ensures that staff is deployed appropriately and that staffing ratios follow regulatory and service plan requirements
- Prepares and posts schedules in a timely manner and utilizes staff accordingly
- Oversees and maintains staff training, orientation, and records
- Reviews and provides feedback on all staff documentation, including time and attendance, requests for time off, etc.
- Ensures staff is properly trained on MSDS for chemicals/supplies
- Serves as a positive role model and supports development of staff
- Conducts staff counseling and corrective action including work improvement plans and follow-up
- Ensures applicable OSHA compliance standards are met and all related training occurs
- Documents training and compliance in accordance with ResCare and regulatory requirements
- Promotes the individuality of person(s) served by ensuring that common living areas and bedrooms are individualized to reflect the personality of the person(s) who lives there
- Implements systems for disposal, collection, and storing of medical waste
- Implements and oversees Best in Class initiatives for assigned service site(s)
- Provides timely and appropriate feedback and oversight on staff documentation, including daily progress notes, data sheets, and incident reports
- Ensures that each person served has an activity schedule developed and implemented
- Oversees implementation of services outlined in person(s) served service plan
- Oversees implementation of and compliance with audit systems
- Observes the implementation of client rights and informs staff on choice issues such as possessions, use of money, and church preferences
- Assists with the review and tracking of incident and accident reports
- Responds to emergencies for person(s) served
- Participates as needed with investigations involving persons served and employees at assigned service site(s)
- Monitors labor hours and ensures assigned service site(s) are operating within budgetary guidelines
- Ensures timely submission of trust fund requests, receipts, and related financial documentation
- Ensures a safe work environment to minimize worker’s compensation injuries and financial expenditures
- Reports all service site injuries and assists with the management of claims in a timely manner
- Monitors service site expenses relative to budgets
- Trains staff on financial and administrative controls
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED and equivalent work experience of three years; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Care Administration, or a Social Science preferred
- One year of supervisory experience
- Prior experience providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or other related disorders is a plus
- Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
- Ability to work flexible hours and locations and cover direct care shifts as necessary. Experience in managing systems, processes, and people
- Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations concerning services to individuals with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities
- Ability to use a calculator and other general office, household, and adaptive equipment
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Exceptions to educational requirements must comply with state law. Exceptions must have written approval of the Administrator or designee.
About our Line of Business
ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Salary Range
USD $15.00 / HourSalary : $15 - $0