Summary
Directs and coordinates the activities of the recipient in accordance with the DDSD and is responsible for the supervision, coordination, and monitoring of the services provided by the contract agency to a service recipient. The house Manager is accountable to the Program Coordinator for the implementation of the House Manager's job responsibilities to maintain and ensure the continual efficient functioning of the home.
Responsibilities
- To supervise support staff assigned to the site.
- To recommend to the Program Coordinator the commending, disciplining, and termination of members of the staff and to submit all related paperwork.
- To assure that all shifts are properly manned with qualified staff per requirements in the IP of the service recipient's contract.
- To assure there is an appropriate supply of food for the site's service recipients, and it is stored and maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
- To maintain a 4-day emergency food supply, which shows the date acquired. This supply is to be rotated every six months.
- Document and consult with the Program Coordinator on all problems affecting the home, staffing, behaviors, canceled activities, transportation problems, medication errors, etc.
- To ensure that the following Emergency Policy and Procedures are complied with by all staff at the site.
A) One fire drill to be conducted on each shift every month and documented on the "Fire Procedure" Form
B) One tornado drill to be conducted at least once each shift, early in the tornado season (April-June).
C) Conduct a check once every week and document the operational readiness status of smoke alarms, flashlights (or other emergency lights as required), and fire extinguisher(s) to ensure they are fully functioning.
- To monitor and review the service recipient's programs daily to ensure all staff are properly documenting program-related actions and activities. Any shortcoming in data collection or implementation is to be brought immediately to the attention of the Program Coordinator for direction.
- Responsible for submitting all required monthly information/documentation as required by the operations office.
- To responsibly maintain and send petty cash and keep appropriate records and receipts according to agency policies and procedures.
- To monitor expenses and money spent to ensure the operation of the home remains within the budget for the home.
- To ensure staff members know how to fill out and maintain time sheets, correctly prepare and complete their time sheets, and that they turn these in to the main office at the appropriate time.
- To ensure staff members know how to fill out and maintain Mileage Reports accurately, according to agency policies and procedures, and to ensure these are prepared correctly and turned into the main office as required.
- To ensure Incident Reports are documented and completed accurately, according to agency policies and procedures, and ensure these are turned into the designated Program Coordinator within 24 hours of the incident.
- To attend all staff meetings, monthly Home Manager Meetings, and other meetings as required by the Program Coordinator.
- To accurately work and perform all duties and required actions during the hours assigned and required by the Home Budget.
- To preview, monitor, and authorize all expense requirements before the money is spent by staff for items required in the home.
- Document and consult with the Program Coordinator on all problems affecting the home.
- Will be responsible for participating in committee meetings as assigned.
- Will act consistently as an appropriate role model for all staff and service recipients.
- Will be an advocate for all service recipients at all times.
- Will assist the Program Coordinator in providing emergency backup coverage.
- May delegate duties to direct care staff to assure the quality of the home environment and welfare of the residents.
- Will orient and train all new staff to the individual needs of the home and service recipients and provide all required documentation of completed training.
- Will coordinate schedules for meeting service recipients' medical, dental, psychological, and general needs.
- Will be directly responsible for ongoing home van maintenance.
- Will maintain the service recipient's medical and program records accurately.
- Will maintain an adequate supply of the service recipient's medications.
- Will maintain positive working relationships with service recipients, peers, interdisciplinary team members, guardians, and other professional agency personnel.
- Will implement disciplinary action as stated in Innovative Home Care Foundation's guidelines upon approval by the Program Coordinator.
- Will complete all tasks delegated to them by their Program Coordinator.
- To carry out all other assignments required by the operation of the home, in the interest of the service recipient, or as needed in the operation of the agency and as required by the Program Coordinator.
- To ensure complete compliance with all City, State, and Federal Laws.
- Complete any other duties deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Individuals must be at least 18 years of age; a high school diploma is preferred. Must have at least six months' experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Certificates
- Maintains a valid Driver's License, reliable vehicle with insurance coverage in accordance with state and agency requirements.
Training
- Foundations, ETL 1, Job Specific, Health care coordinating training, Residential Health and safety course, Individual plan module, Quality Assurance Module, M.A.T., Individual specific training, MOPI, and completes all direct care support staff training in accordance with OAC 340:100-3-38.1
- Annual Training complete 20 hours of approved training to include 12 hours of supervisory training if supervising staff.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person