Residential Manager Adult Program

The Guild for Human Services; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Employer contribution to retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

The Guild for Human Services in Sudbury, Massachusetts is looking for a dedicated individual to manage residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. You'll supervise staff, ensure compliance with documentation, oversee medication administration, and enhance the quality of life in the community.

Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. The Guild offers competitive health benefits, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least one year of residential management experience and two years direct support experience with developmental disabilities.
• Reliable transportation to multiple residential locations in Massachusetts.
• Must undergo background record check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and evaluate all staff within the assigned residence.
• Ensure that all residential data collection systems are up to date.
• Administer and record individuals’ medications.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills in English

Organization and time management

Supervisor and administrative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sudbury House

Mission

The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.

At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Directly schedule, monitor, supervise, and evaluate all staff within the assigned residence.
• Participate in the hiring, interviewing and disciplinary action processes.
• Provide the individuals who reside in the home an enriched quality of life in their community.
• Ensure that all residential data collection systems, logs and records are up to date.
• Ensure the upkeep of the home by overseeing day to day cleanliness and identifying repairs.
• Oversee the homes food, supply and community activity expenditures, clothing and personal needs expenditures and/or individuals’ personal household accounts.
• Oversee usage, ordering and purchasing of individual household and health related supplies.
• Complete all required reports and assessments using HCSIS (DDS)
• Ensure all incident reports, restraint reports and other documentation is completed related to all residential events and follow up on per Guild policy and the appropriate regulations.
• Administer and record individuals’ medications in compliance with MAP.
• Ensure all staff in the home administer and record individuals’ medications in compliance with MAP.
• Ensure the development of the residential portion of ISP and subsequent reports designed to best meet the needs of each individual and ensure that they are turned in on schedule.
• Ensure the implementation of all ISP objectives and related residential services for individuals who reside in the home.
• Monitor individual’s progress to ensure that goals are appropriate on at least a quarterly basis.
• Ensure that data sheets for ISP objectives are completed according to schedule and are updated as needed.
• Coordinate and take individuals to Doctors’ appointments in collaboration with nursing.
• Monitor all the individuals’ medications and coordinate with the pharmacy (or nursing in school aged programs) if orders are needed.
• Facilitate communication between the home and day program(s) Facilitate communication within the home among staff persons working different shifts.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, family members, stakeholder agency representatives (DDS) on at least a weekly basis regarding individuals, their progress and their needs including sharing staffing information about the home and a schedule of both house and individual activities.
• Be flexible; available to assist other residences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, human services or related field required;
• A high degree of effective oral and written communications skills in English
• At least one year of residential management experience and two years direct support experience with developmental disabilities population required.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Reliable transportation to multiple residential locations in Massachusetts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to demonstrate supervisor and administrative skills
• A valid driver’s license
• Must undergo background record check requirements.
• MAP certification or ability to pass MAP within first 90 days.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de‑escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs.

Summary

Why Should You Apply: As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

The Guild Offers

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and growth