Group Home Manager - Igo Road

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board•King George, VA

About The Position

Manages and provides direct care in the operation of a group home facility or supervised apartment program that provides residential care and programming on a 24/7 basis. Services address 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 practices, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines, and ethical standards related to client interactions.

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.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management.
Thorough knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and techniques related to the care and treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities and of common disabilities in the population served.
Thorough knowledge of 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 licensure requirements.
Some knowledge of business and human resource management principles and practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively orally and in writing; operate a vehicle; collect and analyze data from various sources, including electronic sources, and prepare recommendations, proposals, and reports; and plan, train, and supervise the work of others.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and credential verification, following a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in the supervision and direct care of residents, including interviewing residents for progress assessments.
Administer Medicaid Waiver services.
Schedule, train, lead, and evaluate Group Home/SAP staff.
Assess residents’ needs through referrals and interviews.
Monitor compliance with state and local licensure standards.
Develop, implement, and monitor individual service plans in collaboration with residents, their families, and other service providers.
Prepare and maintain written and electronic documentation of service plans, phone contacts, DBHDS requirements, and other information required by the program, agency, and licensure.
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, and licensing 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; 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 concerning 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.