Residential Group Home Program Manager

Residential Group Home Program Manager

Are you looking to make a difference in people's lives? Do you want a job that is more than just a paycheck? Are you empathetic and compassionate? Help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their own unique desired quality of life

Our Residential Group Home Program Managers work together with our Direct Support Professionals to help people find joy living in their own homes. A perfect job for those interested in the fields of nursing, medical supports, social work, behavior supports, and therapy, but anyone with a desire to help others will find it rewarding and meaningful. Teach skills, support with daily needs, and grow together as you form meaningful and empowering relationships. Ensure that no voice goes unheard, and no joy goes unnoticed

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the needs and supports of 6-8 individuals in services in a residential group home setting. Our programs are designed to provide community inclusion, individual choice, safety, and a comfortable home atmosphere
• Oversee 10-20 Direct Support Staff (dependent upon size of program and level of individual supports needed) and their supports of individuals in services including active treatment, community inclusion, and personal choice
• Review and oversee Direct Support Staff daily and monthly documentation including daily care logs, individual goal data, behavior data and inter-staff communications
• With the Nursing Team, review Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy
• Ensure the home/program has a high standard of cleanliness and decoration
• Assist Direct Support Staff to ensure completion of cleaning duties, address safety concerns, and keep the home/program stocked with food and supplies
• Ensure completion of weekly and monthly inspections such as fire/earthquake drills and vehicle inspections
• Conduct and facilitate weekly planning meetings to coordinate program supports and individual goals/activities
• Review Direct Support Staff timecards in Paychex for accuracy and approve/evaluate time off
• Work with the Program Director and Hiring Manager to optimize employee schedules
• With Program Director, ensure Direct Support Staff training compliance and provide opportunities for growth and development
• Maintain a high degree of communication with your team, be responsive and available to emergencies, and be able to adjust your schedule to assist with program needs
• Ensure completion of incident reporting
• Work with the Nursing Team and Program Director to facilitate medical, dental, and mental health appointments
• Work with the Behavior Analyst Team in providing quality Positive Behavior Support services and following Analyst-written Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
• Attend yearly and as needed Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP) meetings with State Caseworkers, family, guardians, and other members of each individual's care team; Advocate for need supports and services
• Use Quicken to track individual expenses and purchases in coordination with Program Director and Finance Director
• Maintain an accurate program census of services provided

Qualifications

• *At least 2 yrs of experience working with the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities population is required
• Driving Status with Danville is required to facilitate individual transportation as needed (Must be at least 21-yrs-old, have a valid driver's license, have 3+ yrs of driving experience, and a clean driving record)
• Strong caregiving skills with a focus on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with individuals and their families
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide direct care
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a caregiving environment
• Patience, Understanding, Joy and Laughter
• Creativity and Enthusiasm
• Willingness to pass a background investigation

• Knowledge of Therap, Quicken, and/or Relias Training System
• Experience in group home settings or long-term care
• Experience as a supervisor
• CPR/First Aid Certification (will be provided if needed)

You Will Gain:

• Experience with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, including autism, acquired brain injury, down syndrome, and many other unique needs
• Caregiving skills
• Knowledge of medical, psychological, and social supports
• Positive Behavior Supports, relationship building, and communication skills
• Experience with Quicken, Therap, Relias, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Management, leadership, mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Relationships with doctors, therapists, social workers, and industry leaders in the ID/DD field
• Opportunities for advancement within Danville Services

Wage and Benefits:

• $19-$21 per hour
• Full-Time (40 hrs) - Schedule is flexible based around the current needs of the program
• $250 Sign-On Bonus upon completion of training
• Offered for eligible employees - PTO, Medical, Dental and Life Insurance; Short/Long Term Disability; Employee Assistance Program; Flex Spending Account
• Phone stipend
• Ongoing training and development
• Amazing time with the most wonderful people you'll ever meet