Home Manager

LifePath of MidMissouri LLC•Columbia, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and organized Home Manager to lead and oversee the daily operations of two Individualized Supported Living (ISL) homes. The Home Manager champions the health, safety, and comfort of the individuals supported while ensuring regulatory compliance and cultivating a positive, collaborative environment for staff, families, and stakeholders. The role promotes high-quality care, operational excellence, and a warm community atmosphere that fosters independence, dignity, and respect. The Home Manager leads and supports Direct Support Professionals, coordinates individualized care and activities, monitors health and safety compliance, and ensures accurate documentation and smooth daily operations. The position also involves staff scheduling, training, performance feedback, payroll support, and on-call availability, including providing in-person assistance when necessary.

Requirements

Ability to pass a Family Care Safety Registry screening.
Strong work ethic, dependability, and openness to supervision and feedback.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with individuals, staff, families, and community partners.
Punctuality and flexibility to meet the needs of the individuals served.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
Valid driver’s license and proof of personal auto insurance if transporting individuals.
Completion of all required agency and state trainings within 90 days of hire, including CPR/First Aid, Level One Med Aid, and Abuse/Neglect training.

Responsibilities

Model, support, and supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to ensure services are individualized and person-centered.
Understand each individual’s needs and ensure staff effectively support those needs.
Ensure staff are trained and competent in direct care, documentation, and daily responsibilities.
Coach and guide staff and individuals and provide problem-solving support.
Complete performance evaluations and document and review feedback and development goals.
Partner with the DPM/HR to recruit, hire, onboard, and train new employees.
Manage staff scheduling, time-off requests, call-ins, and shift trades, and ensure required approvals for overtime.
Foster respect, accountability, and teamwork, addressing performance concerns collaboratively with leadership.
Promote the health, safety, and well-being of each individual.
Train staff on each individual’s PCSP goals and ensure consistent implementation.
Collaborate with the DPM to develop goals and objectives and monitor progress.
Spend meaningful time weekly with individuals and complete required documentation.
Attend appointments as needed and ensure timely follow-up and scheduling.
Coordinate activities and outings with staff and individuals to promote engagement and choice.
Immediately report reportable events to appropriate parties and ensure required documentation is completed by shift end.
Ensure homes meet safety standards, including monthly safety checks and required fire and safety drills in accordance with Missouri Department of Mental Health regulations.
Work with Community RNs to ensure nursing visits, delegations, and reviews occur on schedule.
Submit physician orders for medication changes promptly and verify updated MARs monthly.
Monitor medications and medical supplies, review MARs regularly, and address errors or training needs.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation, including daily notes, census reports, variance reports, and monthly reviews.
Monitor documentation quality and provide corrective coaching when needed.
Assist with payroll by ensuring staff submit accurate timesheets on time.
Work with the DPM on financial requests and provide required supporting documentation.
Provide staff coverage when needed to maintain continuity of care.
Remain available on-call to support staff and individuals, including in-person assistance if necessary.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.