Assistant Group Home Manager

About the role

The Assistant Group Home Manager oversees the direct care and daily operations of the group home, implementing programs and managing employee schedules. Key responsibilities include reviewing client progress notes, processing scripts, monitoring vital signs, and facilitating client goals.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly client progress notes and submit them to manager for final approval.
• Maintain a file of all client scripts and perform clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
• Process new scripts and ensure their delivery, documenting on MAR.
• Monitor vital signs and blood sugar flow sheets.
• Verify Bi-weekly payroll for employees against the schedule and maintain documentation on the server.
• Greet visitors professionally and provide support to management and staff.
• 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 document client medication administration at prescribed times.
• Transport clients via company or personal vehicle, or with transportation vendor, 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.
• 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.
• Train new hires on client programming, home operations, and 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.
• Report all house/vehicle repair needs to the house manager.
• Document mileage records of client or Dignitas transportation on personal vehicle(s) for each trip.
• Complete household maintenance activities as scheduled on each day worked.
• Conduct daily walk-through of the home ensuring that the home is clean and in good repair.
• Conduct client room inspections when required while maintaining house petty cash, grocery and client funds as appropriate.
• Create agenda items and meet with staff bi-weekly for staff meetings and submit to manager for final approval.
• Attend training classes as scheduled.
• Follow all policies and procedures of Dignitas, Inc.
• Read the state laws manual.
• Read daily memos (staff log) and follow all requests.
• Print completed MAR’s in book.
• Audit files quarterly.
• Submit billing information.
• Submit previous week’s working calendars.
• Medical forms submitted to the server.
• Activity sheets submitted weekly.
• Assist manager in completing working calendars.
• Client weights.
• Complete the next month’s activity sign-ups with clients.

Requirements

• 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
• Medical, Dental, and Optical Coverage
• 100% company-paid Health Insurance Premium (Major Medical and Prescription Drug plan)