Supervisor needed for Adult

Description

Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Job description:

We are currently seeking a caring and experienced individual to join the LIFE family as a GROUP HOME MANAGER for our East Falmouth Group Home. This Group home works hand in hand with our BCBA/Clinical Director, to ensure PABC training and strategies is implemented.

The Group Home Manager will assess the clinical, financial and administrative needs of the EXCEPTIONAL residents we serve. This position also ensures that proper standards and regulations are followed, and that all quality standards for the residents in the group home are being met. Additional responsibilities include managing, scheduling and training staff and working with appropriate agencies to assist our residents to be as independent as possible.

Job Type: Full-time (40 Hours)

Pay: $52,000 - $55,000 per year depending on experience and MAP Certification. (Please note this is an hourly position, eligible for Overtime for hours worked over 40 hours)

This position will ensure that proper DDS standards and regulations are followed, and that all quality standards for the residents in the group home are being met.

responsibilities include:
Role modeling professionalism
· Assume designated management responsibilities for the LIFE Group Home as assigned by the Program Director
· Develop activities to assist residents to achieve ISP’s and goals
· Complete payroll and plan for staff coverage
· Coordinate and monitor all employment and volunteer placements
· Coordinate activities involved in completing all assessments and evaluations for all residents according to individual
· Submit and review written personnel goals, agreed upon with residents, to Program Director according to individual program
· Coordinate all transportation needs for and with residents
· Read all resident logs daily for follow-up needs and action
· Consistently monitor staff recordings entered in the daily house/program log
· Provide and oversee money management system in place for all residents
· Create and or delegate and follow-up on healthy meal plan and grocery shopping for the home
· Oversee and arrange for all routine maintenance and acute medical and dental care for all residents, including recording of all medical and dental appointments
· Implement monitoring system of daily/weekly schedules for all residents
· Consistently monitor MAP certified staff through observation and follow-up
· Administer and manage medication of residents as needed
· Liaison with other LIFE departments and state agencies as required
· Ensure and safeguard individuals’ human dignity, rights and liberties
· Adhere to all LIFE Policies and Procedures
· Attend and participate in staff meetings, training and development as needed
· Intervene verbally and physically with individuals during behavior incidents
· Attend PABC training and implement strategies within the home
Other duties as determined by Supervisor or Director
Develop positive relationships with LIFE residents, families, and staff
Daily documentation of activities/goals performed
Effectively manage LIFE email account
Complete required training as assigned

Requirements:
Management Experience is preferred
Education or experience with Learning Disabled Population Required.
Ability to work with families to facilitate these supported individuals maintaining full and meaningful lives
Work schedule flexibility--Majority of shifts are Monday-Friday business hours -- however a few evening and weekend shifts will be needed monthly so you can manage the entire team. There is some flexibility available to the Group Home Manager schedule
Prior work in a Group Home a plus
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with coworkers, staff, supported individuals, families, and relative agencies
Must be willing to attend required training classes (CPR/First Aid, Human Rights, etc. and to maintain any trainings required in person or as part of our LMS.
Must be able to pass MAP Training

Education and Experience:
· High school diploma desired; Additional training in a related field excellent
· A minimum of two years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:
· Varying positions of walking, standing, sitting
· Working at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and properly use tools and/or assistance provided for any heavier lifting

Additional Requirements:
Acceptable reference checks from previous employers
Able to pass all required LIFE pre-employment screening requirements:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check
Current Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving History acceptable to LIFE’s insurance carrier

LIFE, Living Independently Forever, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing supports for adults with autism and intellectual differences. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve over 100 residents with locations in Mashpee, Hyannis, Falmouth, Yarmouth and Plymouth.

Living Independently Forever, Inc.® (LIFE) is committed to building a more inclusive world where adults with disabilities are empowered to live an independent, healthy, and joyful life in a supportive community.

Learn more about us at www.lifecapecod.org.

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the diversity of our staff!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
403(b)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance