Residential Manager Adult Program

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Schedule, monitor, supervise, and evaluate all staff within the assigned residence.
• Participate in the hiring, interviewing, and disciplinary action processes.
• Provide an enriched quality of life for individuals residing in the home.
• Ensure all residential data collection systems, logs, and records are up to date.
• Oversee the upkeep of the home by overseeing daily cleanliness and identifying repairs.
• Oversee the home’s food, supply, and community activity expenditures, clothing, and personal needs expenditures, and/or individuals’ personal household accounts.
• Oversee usage, ordering, and purchasing of individual household and health-related supplies.
• Complete all required reports and assessments using HCSIS (DDS).
• Ensure all incident reports, restraint reports, and other documentation are completed related to all residential events and follow up on per Guild policy and the appropriate regulations.
• Administer and record individuals’ medications in compliance with MAP.
• Ensure all staff in the home administer and record individuals’ medications in compliance with MAP.
• Ensure the development of the residential portion of ISP and subsequent reports designed to best meet the needs of each individual and ensure that they are turned in on schedule.
• Ensure the implementation of all ISP objectives and related residential services for individuals who reside in the home.
• Maintain regular monitoring of individual’s progress to ensure that goals are appropriate on at least a quarterly basis.
• Ensure that data sheets for ISP objectives are completed according to schedule and are updated as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing to facilitate communication between the home and day program(s).
• Facilitate communication within the home among staff persons working different shifts.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, family members, stakeholder agency representatives (DDS) on at least a weekly basis regarding individuals, their progress, and their needs, including sharing staffing information about the home and a schedule of both house and individual activities.
• Be flexible; available to assist other residences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, human services, or related field required.
• A high degree of effective oral and written communications skills in English.
• At least one year of residential management experience and two years direct support experience with developmental disabilities population required.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Reliable transportation to multiple residential locations in Massachusetts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to demonstrate supervisor and administrative skills.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must undergo background record check requirements.
• MAP certification or ability to pass MAP within first 90 days.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs.

Summary

Why Should You Apply: As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. The Guild Offers Excellent health benefits—medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive. Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment. Generous paid time off. Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions. Opportunities for professional development and growth.