Assistant Group Home Manager

Star, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR, Inc. in Norwalk, CT seeks an Assistant Group Home Manager to support residents in group homes and supported living locations.

The role focuses on coordinating medical appointments, finances, and care plans, with emphasis on compassionate residential support. Responsibilities include assisting with medication administration under certification, helping with grooming and daily care, and ensuring adequate staffing coverage to maintain a safe, supportive environment for adults with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid drivers license is required.
• Two years of experience in group home/residential or similar setting preferred.
• Compassionate and able to see potential in everyone.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and follow up on medical appointments for residents.
• Monitor residents' finances and assist with budgeting as needed.
• AID in administering medication with proper certification and ensure care plans are followed.
• Assist residents with grooming, hygiene and personal care when needed.
• Support staffing levels with coverage coordination and teamwork.

Skills

Compassion

Team player

Positive attitude

Valid drivers license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Group Home Manager

$20.60 per hour

We are looking for a committed and experienced Assistant Group Home Manager to assist in one of our group homes, apartments or supported living locations. If you have worked within residential services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities we encourage you to apply today!

About our Company

STAR, Inc., is a non-profit located in Norwalk, CT that provides support services to adult aged individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families for over 70 years. This takes many different forms but all with the same goal of improving the lives of those we serve. We help the individuals we support become the fullest versions of themselves through the values of inclusion, independence, and freedom of choice.

A Day in the Life of the Assistant House Manager:

Our assistant house managers play a key role in making sure the individuals in our homes are having their needs met. They are scheduling and following up for medical appointments, helping to monitor the finances of our individuals, aiding in administering of medication with proper certification and making sure the individuals plan is being adhered to as indicated.

The assistant managers also assist residents with grooming, hygiene and personal care when needed. They also work with the house manager to ensure there is adequate staffing levels and helps find coverage when needed.

The assistant manger is a great position to further learn all aspects that go into making a group home run successfully. Their hard work and dedication ensures our residents are well cared for physically and emotionally.

Qualifications for the Job:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• Two-years of experience working in a group home/residential or similar setting
• Compassion and ability to see the potential in everyone
• Positivity and a team-player attitude

Schedule:

Full Time. Every other weekend availability is a must.

STAR, Inc., is an Affiatative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.