Group Home/Respite Manager -Myers Drive

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Manages the operation of the agency's Respite/Group Home Facility, providing permanent and temporary residential care and programs in service to the medical, physical, psychological, and social needs and personal goals for intellectually-disabled and developmentally-disabled adults on a 24/7 basis. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines, and ethical standards related to client interactions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and participates in the supervision and direct care to residents, including interviewing for progress assessments.
• Schedules respite services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges in a congregate setting.
• Plans and coordinates respite activities in the home and community
• Administers Medicaid Waiver services.
• Schedules, trains, leads, and evaluates the work of Group Home/Respite Home staff.
• Assesses the needs of residents/guests through referrals and interviews.
• Monitors compliance with state and local licensure standards.
• Develops, implements, and monitors individual service plans in collaboration with the residents, their families, and other service providers.
• Prepares and maintains written and electronic documentation of individual service plans, phone contacts, requirements, DBHDS requirements, and other information to meet program, agency, and licensure requirements.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate reports, including needs lists and monthly service statistics.
• Transports residents.
• Teaches residents basic living skills, including cooking, nutrition, laundry, cleaning, and budgeting.
• Provides crisis intervention.
• Implements VHDA, HUD, Licensing, etc. requirements and conducts related inspections for the group home.
• Recruits and makes recommendations on hiring, terminations, and evaluations.
• Prepares payroll forms and performs other administrative duties related to staff.
• Maintains facilities in compliance with appropriate building and health codes. Initiates building repairs and maintenance.
• Monitors resident medication management and coordinates with group home staff, prescribing physicians, and pharmacies.
• Coordinates financial assistance, contact obligations, and other services with other agency staff members and external providers.
• Makes recommendations and proposals regarding program issues, resource needs, policies, and procedures.
• Trains and orients staff and care providers.
• Writes grants for group home programming and facility needs.
• Oversees input of service and other documentation to the electronic records system.
• Oversees the repair and maintenance of the facility and other equipment.
• Does related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques related to the care and treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities; thorough knowledge of the common disabilities of the individual population; thorough knowledge of service plan development, training and evaluation; thorough knowledge of human rights of residents.

Thorough knowledge of services and programs available to the residents within the agency and by external service providers; thorough knowledge of liability issues; considerable knowledge of case management principles and practices; considerable knowledge of the methods and use of electronic health records.

Considerable knowledge of the maintenance, security and safety practices and procedures related to the operation of a residential facility; considerable knowledge of state licensure requirements; some knowledge of business and human resource management principles and practices.

Ability to estab­lish effective working relationships with a variety of others; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources including electronically and prepare recommendations, proposals, reports, etc.; ability to plan, train and supervise the work of others; ability to maintain effective working rela­tionships

TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Education and Experience: A high school diploma or GED. Considerable experience involving residential care services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is required, to include supervisory and program management experience.

A combination of other transferable work experience and education will be considered if it meets the position requirements for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work.

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences/Human Services

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required licensure: Valid Virginia driver's license. Certification in First Aid/CPR. Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL EXPOSURE

Work involves considerable exposure to disagreeable environmental conditions such as the requirements to interact with clients having unsanitary behaviors, poor hygiene and contagious illness and/or are hostile, aggressive, potentially violent in unsafe or unsanitary residences.

Drive a vehicle and/or transport clients in inclement, if not severe weather; regularly physically assisting and/or lifting clients weighing in excess of 180 lbs. in the course of care and lifting moderate weight objects in connection with the operation of the facility; is frequently interrupted during off-hours with stressful or emergent calls.

RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, tact and the use of specialized techniques to elicit information from and convey information to client's family including hostile and abusive individuals; represent and promote the program and obtain cooperation within the department, with community partners, governmental organizations and other community stakeholders; lead meetings, conduct briefings, and make presentations.

RACSB maintains a drug-free workplace environment. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check, including criminal history, driving record, and verification of credentials. Additionally, employees are subject to random drug testing throughout their employment. Our comprehensive screening program reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy workplace and providing high-quality services to our community.