Assistant House Manager

ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC • Chattanooga, TN

10d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct support to individuals with disabilities and role models such supports to DSPs by assisting with living skills, communicating and interacting with individuals served facilitating community inclusion, maintaining an appropriate physical environment, providing transportation, maintaining finances, implementing the ISP and demonstrating the importance of individuals becoming active citizens in their neighborhoods and local communities and work environments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Drivers License
• Social Security Card
• Acceptable 3-year motor vehicle report
• F endorsement on Drivers License, 30days post job off

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working with Developmental Disabilities is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide the supports required per departmental guidelines
• Understand and implement current state licensing rules and regulations, agency policies and procedures and protection of individual consumer rights and protection from harm
• Develop and implement curriculum for each individual to ensure a meaningful day
• Work closely with appropriate disciplines (PT, OT, Speech, Nursing, B A Services, etc.) to ensure continuity of care for individuals served
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally, complete various office tasks and utilize the computer effectively and have the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language proficiently
• Supervise direct support staff and assist in evaluation of performance, provide input relative to hiring/termination of personnel and implement appropriate progressive discipline as needed
• Ensure all required training is completed timely
• Complete all required documents within a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees