Assistant Manager - Group Homes

Living Resources Corporation; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in human services is seeking a compassionate Assistant Manager to lead and inspire a team dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. This role involves overseeing Direct Support Professionals and ensuring quality care for clients. You'll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing personalized care plans while fostering a supportive environment for both clients and staff. With a strong emphasis on integrity, respect, and empathy, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Join a team that values personal growth and teamwork, and enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Health Insurance (100% deductible costs covered)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with the developmentally disabled population required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Direct Support Professionals and provide care to individuals.
• Assist individuals with day-to-day management and community participation.

Skills

Integrity

Respectful

Empathy

Self-Awareness

Patience

Creativity

Optimism

Feedback-Tolerant

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Two-year degree in related field

Job description

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

Our Values: Inclusive, Change Embracer or Innovator, Mentor, Personal growth, Self-determination and Teamwork/Collaboration

We are looking for people who have the following characteristics:

1. Integrity
2. Respectful
3. Optimism
4. Value-Driven
5. Humility
6. Feedback-Tolerant
7. Self-Awareness
8. Creative
9. Patience and Understanding
10. Empathy

The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing Direct Support Professionals and for providing care to the people we support. In collaboration with the Residential Habilitation Manager, he/she acts as a positive role model for the individuals we serve and co-workers to ensure the quality service delivered meets the needs of the individuals.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assists the individual(s) we support with the day-to-day management of their lives.
2. Assists the individual(s) we support in active participation in his/her community.
3. Management Functions
4. Assists in the development and implementation of the Residential Habilitation Plan.
5. Provides input to the individual's program plan.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalency and two (2) years experience with the developmentally disabled population. Supervisory experience preferred.

OR

Two (2) year degree in related field and one (1) year experience with the developmentally disabled population. Supervisory experience preferred.

We offer great benefits including Health (we cover 100% of deductible costs for Health Insurance), Dental & Vision insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Payment in lieu of Health insurance, Tuition Assistance and Retirement Programs. We also have opportunities to advance from within!