RESIDENTIAL CARE SHIFT MANAGER

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas seeks a Residential Care Shift Manager responsible for overseeing operations at the Conway Human Development Center. This vital role includes supervising direct care staff, ensuring the safety and welfare of clients, and training staff in compliance with laws. Excellent benefits include a state pension and generous leave. Applicants should have prior experience in a healthcare setting and hold relevant certifications.

Benefits

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Qualifications

• Three years of direct patient care experience, including one year in a supervisory role.
• Must be licensed in Arkansas as a CNA within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative direction and evaluate the performance of direct care staff.
• Conduct investigations of complaints and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train staff on de-escalation techniques and monitor staff needs.

Skills

Knowledge of state and federal laws

Supervisory skills

Training skills

Education

Diploma or Certified Nursing Assistant certification

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Hiring Manager: Jennifer Teague

Location: Conway Human Development Center

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: M098C

Position Number: 22100789

County: Faulkner

Posting End Date: 06/23/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00

DDS

Hiring Manager: Jennifer Teague

Location: Conway Human Development Center

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

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.
  
  

Dimensions

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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