Assistant Manager- Group Home

Pathlight Community Services•Adrian, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a 2nd shift Assistant Manager in a group home setting. The role involves supervising Direct Care Staff, ensuring the safety and security of the home and residents, and facilitating the implementation of programming and individual treatment plans. The Assistant Manager will also be responsible for medication coordination, documentation, petty cash management, vehicle maintenance, and providing counseling to staff and residents. This role requires participation in the development of new programs and activities, and ensuring a continuum of care for residents.

Requirements

Must be able to complete required reports and follow written and oral instructions that are related to the care and supervision of residents.
A high school diploma or general education diploma or equivalent.
Must be suitable to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each resident.
Must be capable of handling emergency situations.
Competent in the following areas before performing assigned tasks: Reporting requirements, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Personal care, supervision and protection, Resident rights, Safety and fire prevention, Prevention and containment of communicable diseases.
Must be in such physical and mental health so as not to negatively affect either the health of the resident, or the quality of his/her care.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years Group Home Experience Preferred
Looking for someone who has a year or more experience in the group home setting.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the implementation of all in-house programming and safety procedures.
Monitor and assist residents in all areas of socialization.
Facilitate the implementation of resident’s individual treatment plan.
Assure the proper and thorough training of subordinate employees.
Supervise, assist and monitor the responsibilities and job performance of all Direct Care Staff.
Responsible for the safety and security of the home and residents whenever the Home Manager is not available.
Implement daily program goals, assisting residents in all areas necessary in the development of their treatment plans.
Supervise the evening and midnight hours at the program to ensure an organized care environment and assist residents in establishing and maintaining reasonable sleeping habits and preparation for the next day’s activities, work or school.
Assure compliance with evening appointments, and distribution of medications as prescribed by the doctor and assure proper documentation of any medication changes.
Medications Coordination duties are a common assigned responsibility of the Assistant Manager.
Assure proper documentation of any unusual incidents, outings, medications, and all in-home data currently in use in your specific program.
Assure timely completion of all monthly data collection required by your home consultants.
Assure the availability of petty cash necessary to maintain compliance with goals and general needs of the residents and home.
Monitor vehicle use and maintenance by providing routine maintenance such as oil, fluids, and assuring there is gas necessary to meet the morning needs of residents.
Assure there is transportation available to meet evening schedules.
Confer with Program Manager and Midnight staff at shift change the status of residents.
Assist staff and residents in developing positive social skills using community resources.
Provide both formal counseling to staff and informal counseling to the residents.
Participate in the development of new programs and activities, which will best serve the residents.
Supervise, provide and coordinate a continuum of care for the residents with other staff.
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
Maintain a positive, professional relationship with residents, co-workers, supervisor, guardians, and home consultants.
Learn and adhere to all home policies and procedures as delegated by the Program Manager, District Manager, and Mental Health Agency.
Assist residents with personal care needs. This could include heavy lifting for the purpose of transferring or positioning residents with ambulation disabilities.
Report changes in behavioral, mental and physical health to immediate supervisor.
Assist new residents in establishing compliance with program guidelines and house rules.
Document incidents and accident reports using proper procedures, to assure the humane and dignified treatment of the residents.
Become knowledgeable of the programs funding and follow budget.