Group Home/Respite Manager -Myers Drive

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board•Fredericksburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the operation of the agency's Respite/Group Home Facility, providing permanent and temporary residential care and programs in service to the medical, physical, psychological, and social needs and personal goals for intellectually-disabled and developmentally-disabled adults on a 24/7 basis. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines, and ethical standards related to client interactions.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.
Considerable experience involving residential care services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Supervisory and program management experience.
Valid Virginia driver's license.
Certification in First Aid/CPR.
Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management.
Ability to operate a vehicle.
Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources including electronically and prepare recommendations, proposals, reports, etc.
Ability to plan, train and supervise the work of others.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences/Human Services.

Responsibilities

Oversees and participates in the supervision and direct care to residents, including interviewing for progress assessments.
Schedules respite services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges in a congregate setting.
Plans and coordinates respite activities in the home and community.
Administers Medicaid Waiver services.
Schedules, trains, leads, and evaluates the work of Group Home/Respite Home staff.
Assesses the needs of residents/guests through referrals and interviews.
Monitors compliance with state and local licensure standards.
Develops, implements, and monitors individual service plans in collaboration with the residents, their families, and other service providers.
Prepares and maintains written and electronic documentation of individual service plans, phone contacts, requirements, DBHDS requirements, and other information to meet program, agency, and licensure requirements.
Prepares and maintains appropriate reports, including needs lists and monthly service statistics.
Transports residents.
Teaches residents basic living skills, including cooking, nutrition, laundry, cleaning, and budgeting.
Provides crisis intervention.
Implements VHDA, HUD, Licensing, etc. requirements and conducts related inspections for the group home.
Recruits and makes recommendations on hiring, terminations, and evaluations.
Prepares payroll forms and performs other administrative duties related to staff.
Maintains facilities in compliance with appropriate building and health codes. Initiates building repairs and maintenance.
Monitors resident medication management and coordinates with group home staff, prescribing physicians, and pharmacies.
Coordinates financial assistance, contact obligations, and other services with other agency staff members and external providers.
Makes recommendations and proposals regarding program issues, resource needs, policies, and procedures.
Trains and orients staff and care providers.
Writes grants for group home programming and facility needs.
Oversees input of service and other documentation to the electronic records system.
Oversees the repair and maintenance of the facility and other equipment.
Does related work as assigned.