Group Home Manager- Newark/Bear, DE (37234)

St Johns Community Services

Newark (DE)

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USD 48.000 - 50.000

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2 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is seeking a Home Manager in Newark, DE to support individuals with disabilities in group homes or supported living.

The role emphasizes self-direction, community integration, and independent living skills, with a focus on safety and person-centered planning. You will lead a multidisciplinary residential team, manage budgets, ensure documentation compliance, and coordinate medical and behavioral supports.

Competenze

High school diploma or GED required; A.A. or B.A. preferred.
Two or more years related experience with persons with disabilities; community-based programs preferred.
Must meet background check and drug screening requirements; health certificate required.

Mansioni

Develop and lead a collaborative residential support team.
Provide 24-hour on-call management coverage for assigned departments.
Ensure adherence to Support Plans and accurate data collection.
Oversee medication management and coordination with agency nurse.
Maintain safety and quality across residences and vehicles.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Documentation

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

A.A. or B.A. preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Location: Delaware - Newark, DE. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $50000.00 - $50000.00.

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to add a Home Manager to our team. As the Home Manager you are expected to support the individual needs and desired outcomes of the people with disabilities served whether in directly operated group homes or supported living arrangements. Services provided should result in safe, normal living situations for individuals where self-direction, integration into the community and the development of independent daily living skills are integral and continuous aspects of everyday life.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

Develop and lead a strong, collaborative team of residential support specialists to operate high quality, multi-dimensional residential services in assigned departments. Ensure routine meetings with each assigned department.
Continuously convey the mission, vision and philosophy of the agency through formal and informal communication with SJCS-DE residential Community Integration Specialists. Interface directly with Community Integration Specialists routinely as they perform their duties to provide direct instruction, coaching and modeling behavior exemplifying the agency’s beliefs.
Provide residential support staffing as indicated in annual budgets. Provide direct coverage in emergencies. Maintain 24 hour on-call management coverage for all assigned departments.
Lead the residential support specialist team to develop, implement and oversee all activities supporting the operation of assigned Community Living departments.
Ensure the full implementation and documentation of the Support Plan of each person served. Attend all assessment and Support Plan meetings.
Ensure that all staff are aware of and trained on Behavior Support Plan and that all required data is collected accurately and according to the stipulations of the plan.
Ensure that all residences and vehicles for which the agency has responsibility are maintained in a safe, secure and esthetically pleasing condition.
Ensure the safety and security of people supported at all times, Ensure all individuals served are free from harm at all times. Ensure that all incidences are reported to the required parties in a thorough and timely manner. Conduct follow-up activities as requested; participate in investigations, in accordance with funding and licensing agency requirements and SJCS policies and procedures. Ensure routing of incident reports to appropriate.
Ensure all medical care required to maintain optimal health and maximum benefit is implemented in a timely and thorough manner in accordance with the Support Plans of individuals served. Recognize and respond to any health or behavioral changes in individuals served and refer to the proper professional when necessary. Schedule medical appointments and attend doctor’s appointments with individuals. Transmit applicable medical documents and information to agency nurse immediately after visits are conducted.
Ensure medications are properly and pro-actively ordered, obtained and made available according to physician’s orders. Monitor Medication Administration Records routinely and report all medication errors promptly according to agency protocol.
Ensure that all ancillary services, including plans, therapies or other services, identified in the individual’s Support Plan are made available to them in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensure compliance and quality assurance of all records for individuals and the assigned department through routine review and maintenance of logs, files, medical appointment records, and reports;
Facilitate the planning of community activities by residents and ensure that staff implement the activity schedule and document activities. Monitor activities to ensure that Support Plan goals are being addressed. Make requests for individual’s funds per their requests. Ensure that individual funds are accounted for according to agency policies and procedures. Work cooperatively with Program management to ensure that all funds are properly accounted for and that individuals remain eligible for benefits.

Secondary Functions:

Complete all administrative duties including billing documentation.
Participate in the implementation of the states’ recruitment plan. Participate in staff orientation and subsequent training. Make staff observations as assigned. Complete staff evaluations.
Oversee staff electronic timekeeping and ensure accuracy of recorded time prior to Program Director approval each pay period.
Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings;
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

High school diploma or G.E.D. required; A.A. or B.A. preferred
Requires two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities; experience in community-based programs is preferred.
Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for criminal background/records check and drug screening
Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements.
Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required.
Medication Administration training certificate (LLAM Limited Lay Administration of Medication) and Crisis Intervention training certification (MANDT or equivalent) preferred; current CPR/First Aid certification a plus.

Extra credit will be given if you have the following experience, education, and requirements:

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures;
Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public;
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records;
Ability to supervise staff;
Ability to train and instruct persons with disabilities in a variety of skill areas;
Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

All SJCS employees must:

Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
Meet SJCS and the state funding authority requirements of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

May lift a minimum of 35 pounds, to position and/or transfer persons with disabilities.
Able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach and walk for long periods
May be required to travel up to 50-65%. With possible overnights
Work environment involves risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle; lifting, transferring and/or positioning persons served; exposure to challenging behavior; practices with household equipment; and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $48,000 to $50,000 and is depending on experience.

Other benefits include the following: