Group Home Manager - Igo Road

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board • King George, VA

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About The Position

The Group Home Manager manages and provides direct care in a Group Home Facility or Supervised Apartment Program. The program provides residential care and programming on a 24/7 basis to meet the medical, physical, psychological, and social needs and personal goals of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Work is performed under general supervision and guided by agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, state and federal licensing and accreditation requirements, and ethical standards for client interactions.

The position oversees resident care and staff, administers Medicaid Waiver services, develops and monitors individual service plans, maintains program documentation and facility compliance, and coordinates resident services with families, agency colleagues, and external providers. The manager also handles administrative, staffing, facility, and program-development duties, including transportation, crisis intervention, and grant writing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences.
• Considerable experience in residential treatment programs for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including some supervisory experience.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR.
• Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management.
• Thorough knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and techniques related to caring for and treating individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of common disabilities in the population served, service plan development, training and evaluation, residents' human rights, available agency and external services, and liability issues.
• Considerable knowledge of case management principles and practices, electronic health records, residential facility maintenance, security and safety practices, and state licensing requirements.
• Some knowledge of business and human resource management principles and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from varied sources, including electronic sources, and prepare recommendations, proposals, and reports.
• Ability to plan, train, and supervise the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the supervision and direct care of residents, including interviewing them for progress assessments.
• Administer Medicaid Waiver services.
• Schedule, train, lead, and evaluate Group Home/SAP staff.
• Assess resident needs through referrals and interviews.
• Monitor compliance with state and local licensing standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual service plans in collaboration with residents, families, and other service providers.
• Prepare and maintain written and electronic documentation of service plans, phone contacts, DBHDS requirements, and other information required by program, agency, and licensing standards.
• Prepare and maintain reports, including needs lists and monthly service statistics.
• Transport residents.
• Teach residents basic living skills, including cooking, nutrition, laundry, cleaning, and budgeting.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Implement VHDA, HUD, licensing, and other requirements and conduct related group home inspections.
• Recruit staff and make recommendations regarding hiring, terminations, and evaluations.
• Prepare payroll forms and perform other staff-related administrative duties.
• Maintain facilities in compliance with applicable building and health codes and initiate repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor resident medication management and coordinate with group home staff, prescribing physicians, and pharmacies.
• Coordinate financial assistance, contact obligations, and other services with agency staff and external providers.
• Make recommendations and proposals regarding program issues, resource needs, policies, and procedures.
• Train and orient staff and care providers.
• Write grants for group home programming and facility needs.
• Oversee entry of service and other documentation into the electronic records system.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of the facility and other equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager