Group Home Assistant Manager

Opportunity Enterprises Inc • Valparaiso, IN

160d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Home Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Group Home Manager in overseeing the Group Home’s household, staff, and program operations. They work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in the Group Home with additional responsibilities to support the Group Home Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Experience with developmentally disabled population
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent ability to navigate, implement, and troubleshoot technology.
• Valid Driver’s license and Auto Insurance

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor Group Home Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the implementation and execution of Individual Prescriptive Plans (IPP) and all related programming
• Assist QIDP and Group Home Manager in the planning of instructional activities designed to meet coordinated IPP goals and objectives. This shall include implementation of activities recommended by ancillary staff
• Assist QIDP and Group Home Manager in the planning and implementation of other ICF/MR Federal Regulations, Medicaid and/or Fire Marshall required activities
• Participate in annual case conferences and/or staffing for clients with other appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain and submit all necessary documentation in IPPs: behavior tracking, incident reports, personal assistance sheets, time cards, t-logs, medication records, and other documentation as requested to ensure compliance with agency and state policies and procedures
• Maintain assigned property to include, but not limited to, indoor, outdoor and vehicle maintenance
• Supervise and monitor medical needs of clients including, but not limited to: scheduled appointments, emergency procedures, surgeries, medication administration, aftercare instructions, and the planning and arrangement of these things
• Attend all in-service, program, and agency meetings, as required
• Ensure accountability for cost center expenditures
• Demonstrate teamwork with staff and clients in the agency
• Work with Group Home Manager to be on-call, as needed, for emergencies during non-traditional work hours
• Must perform DSP duties, as needed, in addition to assisting the Group Home Manager
• Other duties as assigned by the director, manager, or designee

Benefits

• Accrued Time Off
• Partial Holiday Pay
• Partial Paid Birthday off!
• Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
• Employee referral program
• Pay On Demand Option (UKG Wallet)
• FSA accounts
• Paid Mileage
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Extensive training
• Flexible Hours
• CPR/First Aid training
• 401K w/ 5% company matching
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid day off on Birthday!
• PTO
• HSA Accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Casual Fridays
• Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED