RESIDENTIAL CARE SHIFT MANAGER

State of Arkansas; Booneville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Residential Care Shift Manager to lead direct care operations in a state facility. This role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing hands-on care when necessary. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of long-term care laws, excellent supervisory skills, and the ability to train and assess staff effectively. Join a dedicated team committed to the health and welfare of clients, and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you have a passion for care and leadership, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma or CNA certification with 3 years of direct care experience.
• One year in a supervisory role is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations of care staff in a state facility, ensuring compliance with laws.
• Trains staff on de-escalation and care techniques, and conducts investigations.

Skills

Knowledge of state and federal laws

Human resources management

Supervisory practices

Training direct care staff

Assessment of program effectiveness

Compliance inspections

Research and report writing

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Job description

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Position Number: 22102055
This position will work in the Kelley Building. Floating shifts, days off TBD.
County: Logan
Booneville HDC, Booneville (87 Reed Road, Booneville, AR 72927)
Posting End Date: 03/05/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00

Position Information

Class Code: M098C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155-$57,668

Summary

The Residential Care Shift Manager is responsible for directing the operations of direct care staff in a state-operated facility. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

• Provides administrative direction to subordinate direct care staff by administering and evaluating project assignments, providing interpretation of laws and policies in the absence of precedents to resolve issues, and ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of clients are maintained at all times in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides direct care services to clients where and when needed during shifts.
• Trains and monitors direct care staff on de-escalation, trigger identification, and restraint minimization techniques.
• Conducts investigations of complaints and allegations of abuse and/or neglect, review center administrative problems, and prepares report of action recommended to superintendent.
• Monitors material and equipment needs of direct care staff and clients to contribute to the formulation and justification of budgetary requests.
• Represents the agency at community and group meetings, hearings, and seminars.
• Provides technical assistance to support staff and parents regarding agency operations and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing long-term care facilities. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Ability to train direct care staff on state and federal laws and regulations governing related long-term care facilities and the use of de-escalation, trigger identification, and restraint minimization techniques.
• Ability to assess effectiveness of programs and direct care services and recommend remedial action.
• Ability to interpret and conduct on-site inspections to determine compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to research and review information and submit findings in written and verbal reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a diploma OR diploma from an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program; plus three years of experience providing direct care to patients in a facility, home, or private services organization, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

Must be licensed in Arkansas as a Certified Nursing Assistant within six (6) months of hire.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.