116-04 Assistant Residential Group Home Manager

About the role

Venture Community Services is seeking an Assistant Residential House Manager for a full-time position. This role includes a sign-on bonus, paid training, and competitive pay ranging from $19.50 to $21.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of ISP's, behavior plans and assessments
• Serve as programmatic supervisor to Direct Support Professionals
• Communicate information to Direct Support Professionals, parents, guardians and day programs
• Handle individual accounts and the house budget
• Attend meetings with management personnel from other agencies and the Department of Developmental Services
• Prepare weekly staff meeting agenda
• Coordinate and assist with planning of individual leisure/recreation time
• Educate, supervise and monitor individual self-medication programs
• Educate and assist individuals with meal preparation and food shopping
• Educate and assist individuals with finances, banking, receipts, purchasing and maintain records
• Educate, transport, accompany and provide supervision to individuals in/to their place of worship
• Physically assist individuals in transfer and carries, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory
• Physically escort/restrain individual during emergency situations or behavioral episodes, physically assist individuals in bathing and personal hygiene tasks which may include lifts and supports to individuals with body weights of 150-250 pounds
• Maintain confidentiality and positive demeanor while successfully juggling multiple priorities simultaneously
• Promote cost effectiveness by monitoring electric and telephone usage, etc.
• Complete Supervisors Training

Essential Skills

• Empathy
• Compassion
• Teamwork
• Striving for excellence
• Willingness to learn
• A desire for a challenging growth opportunity

Marginal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist Residential House Manager in evaluating Direct Support Professionals
• Ability to coordinate and conduct staff meetings in absence of Residential House Manager
• Coordinate ongoing medical, dental, psychiatric services as needed or directed by Residential House Manager
• Create daily working schedule in the absence of the Residential House Manager and provide emergency coverage as necessary
• Implement staff recognition
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, MAP & PABC certifications
• Complete Agency Orientation
• Complete forms, questionnaires and reports as required

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Identify report and follow instructions and manage priorities
• Work a flexible schedule to include overtime, sleepover coverage (2-4 nights weekly), and night awake coverage as needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Actions should reflect judgment that would not jeopardize the health and safety of the individual
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to advocate and establish rapport with the disabled population, their families and co-workers, and service providers
• Collaborate with Residential House Manager on all necessary issues

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred and one year experience in a residential program
• Must be 21+ years old, have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required)