Group Home Manager

The Arc of Central Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Central Alabama seeks a Group Home Manager to oversee residential operations, staff coordination, and service quality in a group home setting. You will ensure a safe, person-centered environment aligned with individualized supports and daily living needs.

Responsibilities include managing daily operations, staff coaching, and communication with families and providers to maintain stability, dignity, and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in human services or related field; equivalent HS Diploma/GED acceptable.
• Experience with individuals who have intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily group home operations, staffing, and home routines.
• Ensure individualized supports and residential services are implemented.
• Monitor documentation, schedules, and service quality; address issues.
• Coach and direct staff; resolve day-to-day problems and incidents.
• Coordinate with families, nurses, providers, and leadership to maintain safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Person-centered planning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Schedule management

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

HS Diploma/GED equivalency

Job description

Description

The Group Home Manager oversees residential operations, staff coordination, and service quality within a group home setting. This role ensures the home environment is safe, person-centered, and aligned with individualized supports and daily living needs. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily residential operations, staffing coordination, and home routines. Oversee implementation of individualized support plans and residential services. Monitor documentation, household needs, schedules, and service quality. Support staff direction, coaching, and day-to-day problem-solving. Coordinate communication with families, nurses, providers, and leadership. Help ensure a safe, clean, and respectful home environment. Address incidents, follow-up needs, and operational issues within the residence. Promote stability, dignity, and quality of life for residents served.

Description

The Group Home Manager oversees residential operations, staff coordination, and service quality within a group home setting. This role ensures the home environment is safe, person-centered, and aligned with individualized supports and daily living needs. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily residential operations, staffing coordination, and home routines. Oversee implementation of individualized support plans and residential services. Monitor documentation, household needs, schedules, and service quality. Support staff direction, coaching, and day-to-day problem-solving. Coordinate communication with families, nurses, providers, and leadership. Help ensure a safe, clean, and respectful home environment. Address incidents, follow-up needs, and operational issues within the residence. Promote stability, dignity, and quality of life for residents served.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is preferred, or H.S. Diploma/GED equivalency with
• Demonstrated expertise in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in an equivalent combination of experience and training is acceptable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational competence required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Alabama driver's license are required and must be insurable by the agency insurance.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team coordination.
• Person-centered planning and support.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Facility and schedule management.
• Crisis response and problem-solving.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, hand dexterity, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and speaking and listening.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds.
• Some duties may require protective gloves

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Statement

The Arc of Central Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under federal or state law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage veterans and individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.