Assistant Group Home Manager

About the role

The Assistant Group Home Manager oversees the direct care and daily operations of the group home, implements programs, and schedules employees.

Responsibilities

• Client Supervision and Care Review: Weekly client progress notes and submit them to manager for final approval.
• Clerical Duties: Photocopying, scanning, and faxing; processes new scripts and follows through with delivery, documenting on MAR; monitors vital signs and blood sugar flow sheets; reviews Bi-weekly payroll for employees against the schedule and maintains documentation on the server.
• Greeting Visitors: Provide a professional and friendly greeting to visitors.
• Support Staff: Provide assistance and support to management and other staff; reinforce staff effectiveness regarding tardiness, documentation, and following behavioral programs, activity schedules, and job descriptions.
• Documentation: Document clients' behaviors and incidents in daily progress notes according to documentation policies; accurately and objectively record client behavior, responses, needs, issues and plans in the daily progress notes/charts; accurately dispense and record client medication administration at prescribed times.
• Transportation: Transport clients via company or personal vehicle, or accompany with transportation vendor of choice to activities as planned and lead client-related activities as scheduled; assist or provide guidance with activity of daily living skills as necessary per treatment plan, documenting any changes in abilities or physical status.
• Maintenance: Monitor status of clients' medical equipment and personal belongings, communicating any repair needs and safety concerns; provide required documentation regarding clients for billing at the end of every month to the administrative team.
• Training: Train new hires on client programming, conduct/maintain fire drills and log; maintain client files according to licensing regulations ensuring that information is accurate and there is follow-through for incomplete items.
• Meetings: Create agenda items and meet with staff bi-weekly for staff meetings and submit to manager for final approval.
• General Duties: Follow all policies and procedures of Dignitas, Inc.; read the state laws manual; attend training classes as scheduled; assist manager in completing working calendars; complete the next month's activity sign-ups with clients; assist in meal planning and grocery shopping with staff.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of group home management experience; expertise in Traumatic Brain Injuries or Spinal Cord Injuries a plus; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to multitask, address complaints, and resolve problems; valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of vehicle insurance; CPR and First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Competitive Wages
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Comprehensive Training & Support
• Applicable for benefits, and use of CTO after 91st day:
• Medical, Dental, and Optical Coverage
• 100% company-paid Health Insurance Premium (Major Medical and Prescription Drug plan)