Group Home Residential Manager

Location: Somerset County • Full-Time

About the role

Seeking a Manager with at least 2 years of DDD management experience to administer and supervise a group living facility in accordance with DDD and PILLAR policies, the expressed preferences of residents, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individual medical, activity, financial, and other recordkeeping; ensure required records and reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Perform duties of Residential Care Assistant or shift supervisor; support residents in implementing IHP/ISP or other goals.
• Adhere to standard health precautions; monitor and follow up on residents’ medical, dental, emotional, communication, social, recreation, ADL, family/community, financial, training, and habilitation needs; may accompany residents to appointments and administer prescribed or over-the-counter medication.
• Maintain safety and security through periodic inspections, scheduled fire drills, safety procedures, and training for residents and staff; ensure licensing standards are always met; conduct house meetings for residents and staff meetings for direct-care employees.
• Hire, direct, supervise, and train staff; coordinate schedules; conduct staff meetings; counsel, discipline, and evaluate staff; make recommendations for compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination.
• Develop policies, guidelines, and procedures; follow DDD and PILLAR policies to report emergencies, incidents, or operational concerns promptly; may investigate unusual incidents related to health, safety, or resident welfare.
• Lead and participate in annual licensing; participate in bi-annual Q&A audits and respond to findings with written plans of correction.
• Maintain ongoing communication with family, case managers, and others; participate in case management conferences; interact with residents’ family and friends; coordinate with day program staff, consultants, and other agencies; communicate with DDD staff as delegated.
• Implement and monitor the annual operating budget; approve expenditures; secure and account for residents’ personal funds; assist with money management.
• Supervise upkeep of the home for safety, cleanliness, and comfort; coordinate maintenance, repairs, and supply orders.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 years’ DDD management experience; DDD licensing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; BA/BS in Social Service, Rehabilitation, LPN, or similar discipline preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with 4 points or less; ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle.
• 5 years of experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Experience handling a variety of medical diagnoses and behavioral needs; ability to conduct doctor appointments for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to complete PILLAR trainings within the required period and adhere to DDD policies.
• Successful completion of drug screening, criminal history background check, and TB screening.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k with up to 4% employer match.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off plus paid holidays.
• Employee Life Assistance Program.
• Access to Atlantic Federal Credit Union and NJM Insurance.
• Secure Advantage program.
• Discount at a local childcare academy and ADP Marketplace.

Pay

$60,000.00 to $66,000.00 per year.