Supported Living Manager

Chrysalis; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chrysalis is seeking a Supported Living Manager to oversee Direct Care Professionals across home-based locations, providing supervision, training, and support to help individuals live more independently in the community.

You will supervise staff, implement person-centered plans, and ensure health, nutrition, and financial documentation are accurate and compliant. Strong communication and crisis-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 or 21 years depending on location.
• Criminal background and LEIE check must be passed annually.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively in English.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with Chrysalis driving policy.
• Education/experience: High school diploma or GED; 6 months working with people with disabilities; 6 months management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Supported Living Direct Support Staff and ensure duties are performed faithfully.
• Develop, implement, and report on Person Centered Plans.
• Maintain health and nutrition plans for individuals and manage finances with proper records.
• Create monthly staff schedules; conduct evaluations and ensure training within required timeframes.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

English language proficiency

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months experience with people with disabilities

6 months of management experience

Job description

The Supported Living Manager oversees the Supported Living Direct Support Staff that will work in various home based locations by supervising, instructing, training, and assisting the Supported Living Direct Care Professionals in providing services to the individuals. In addition, managers may ensure that the individuals receive appropriate care through programs to help them live and work in the community. They encourage all individuals to gain greater independence and make a difference daily by applying the five Chrysalis Values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Individuals’ Health
• Assist in developing, implementing, and reporting on the Person Centered Plans
• Oversees Behavior Plans and Supervision Guidelines to ensure they are followed
• Punctuality and regular/consistent attendance at the worksite are required and the employee must be able adhere to their workplace schedule in order to ensure proper oversight of individuals.
• Stay awake, responsive, and communicate effectively to the individuals
• Plan weekly menus for proper nutrition
• Ability to protect, balance and maintain individual’s finances and maintain finance folders
• Assist individuals in making appropriate purchases
• Teach individuals basic financial skills

Supervise and Manage Staff

• Ensure new employees attend New Employee Orientation before beginning work
• Maintain appropriate number of staff and staff hours
• Provide adequate training for staff on their first 8 hour shift in the home
• Ensure employees are trained within established time frames
• Ensure on-going training is completed by employees
• Conduct employee evaluations
• Follow work related injury, anti-harassment, ADA and FMLA procedures
• Create an environment that will help provide a great experience to retain employees
• Ensure employee Plan of Action procedures are followed
• Make a monthly schedule for employees
• Manage employee issues and concerns
• Comply with overtime and staffing policy
• Ensure house books are completed by staff
• Audit all timesheets for completeness and accuracy by due date. All timesheets should meet the minimum requirements:
  • The pay period date listed on top
  • Signed by the manager
  • Signed by the employee
  • Accompanied by the actual worked calendar/24 hour log (Nevada)

Complete Necessary Paperwork

• Overtime reports, attendance reports for individuals, track progress for individuals, monthly newsletters, activity calendar and other required documents

Provides a Healthy, Clean Environment for Individuals

• Ensure staff is following cleaning charts
• Ensure individuals are receiving adequate nutrition
• Other duties as assigned by the Director/Associate Director

Requirements

• Minimum of at least 18 or 21 years of age depending on the assigned location
• Pass a criminal background and LEIE check at least annually
• Should possess the ability to speak, read and write effectively in English
• Maintain a valid driver’s license if driving
• Meet Chrysalis driving policy requirements if driving

Experience or Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of six months of related experience working with people with disabilities
• Minimum of six months of management experience

Training and Certifications

• Complete all initial and on-going training requirements within established time frames
• Complete management training with appropriate administration

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Person Centered Plans and the ability to develop and write effective goals
• Understanding of state policies and the Provider Code of Conduct
• Excellent public relations skills working with the individual’s family
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical, professional, and state employees
• Ability to manage personnel issues and deal with staff in a positive manner
• Demonstrate good judgment and ability to handle crisis situations
• Basic word processing skills
• Ability to prioritize work load
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a service oriented attitude