Group Home Manager (Okemos)

Alternative Services Inc - Michigan • Okemos, MI

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About The Position

Alternatives Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses and/or autism in their homes, jobs, and communities throughout the state of Michigan. We are seeking a Full-time Group Home Manager of a small group home in Okemos. This is a well-maintained home in a rural setting, supporting adults with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, possess a valid Michigan Driver's license, and excellent moral character.
• Applicants must have some management experience and experience working with people who have intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, and/or ASD.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and team building to a group home of approximately 8 direct support professional employees.
• Support and coach team members to create a positive environment where employees can grow and learn.
• Manage all phases of the operation of a small group home serving adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and ASD (Autism.)
• Schedule and oversee training and build relationships with guardians and contract agencies.
• Build positive, caring relationships with the people we support.
• Assist people with a variety of daily living activities, including, cleaning, cooking, shopping.
• Support and participate in leisure activities at-home and in the community.
• Assist and supervise others with providing personal care, including hygiene, basic health, and administering medication, assist with Dr. appointments, assuring resident's health & safety.
• Respect the rights, dignity, property, and privacy of persons served.
• Work closely with direct supervisor and provide on-call support.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit package for full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability option, 403b and Roth retirement savings plan option.
• Career advancement potential; Highly supportive management team.
• Paid training, paid time off, and sick leave.
• $250 bonus for applicant referrals if successfully employed for 3 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed