Disability Services House Manager – Community Inclusion

Orange Grove Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN seeks an ICF Assistant House Manager to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities, model appropriate supports, assist with living skills, and promote community inclusion.

You will collaborate with PT/OT/Speech and Nursing teams, supervise DSPs, ensure safety, complete required documentation, manage routine tasks, and help residents pursue employment and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Social Security Card.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to clearly read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Acceptable on-going background checks.
• Negative random drug/alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide the supports required per departmental guidelines
• Understand and implement current state licensing rules and regulations, agency policies and procedures and protection of individual consumer rights and protection from harm
• Develop and implement curriculum for each individual to ensure a meaningful day
• Work closely with appropriate disciplines (PT, OT, Speech, Nursing, B A Services, etc) to ensure continuity of care for individuals served
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally, complete various office tasks and utilize the computer effectively and have the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language proficiently
• Supervise direct support staff and assist in evaluation of performance, provide input relative to hiring/termination of personnel and implement appropriate progressive discipline as needed
• Ensure all required training is completed timely
• Follows the staffing plan and ensures staff to fill-in when vacancies occur due to staff illness, resignation, vacation, etc.
• Provides direct support to individuals with disabilities; lifting, turning, positioning, bathing, toileting, grooming, etc.
• Ensures that individuals are safe and living healthy lives by monitoring safety issues, coordinating, monitoring and documenting medical support, practicing appropriate emergency procedures, responding to emergencies, and promoting individual rights regarding health and safety issues.
• Transports individuals; ensure pre-trip/post-trip inspections are completed as required.
• Attend all scheduled meetings/appointments.
• Prepares/post menu’s and/or prepares meals according to mealtime card and dietary orders.
• Supports individuals in their employment and vocational opportunities.
• Ensures completion of housekeeping duties.
• Completes and submits required departmental reports timely.
• Clocks in/out daily and confirms accuracy within employee punches daily.
• Complete all required documents within a timely manner.
• Ensures that required departmental data (daily notes, monthly reviews, etc.) is collected and recorded appropriately.
• Purchasing items, manages budget and individual spending money. Submits receipts per departmental guidelines.
• Conducts, documents and participates in monthly fire drills.
• Maintains confidentiality of individuals served.
• Demonstrates teamwork and promotes positive interactions and attitudes among staff, parents and all stakeholders.
• Shows dependability by being punctual and maintaining consistent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Driver's license

SS Card

Background checks

Drug screening

Job description

Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN seeks an ICF Assistant House Manager to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities, model appropriate supports, assist with living skills, and promote community inclusion.

You will collaborate with PT/OT/Speech and Nursing teams, supervise DSPs, ensure safety, complete required documentation, manage routine tasks, and help residents pursue employment and daily activities.