Home Manager

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Palatine, IL

1d•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Manager is a key member of the Adult Residential Services management team and monitors all aspects of assigned residential homes, including staffing, programming, unusual incidents, budgets, supplies, and maintaining an environment that supports residents’ growth and development. The role directly supervises staff to promote safety, scheduled program implementation, and timely follow-up on maintenance issues affecting residents’ and staff members’ health and safety. The Home Manager provides administrative oversight of staff, supports program quality and regulatory compliance, responds to emergencies, coordinates coverage, monitors residents’ services and documentation, and manages home and resident finances in accordance with agency policies. The position is on call 24/7 for major emergencies and crises at assigned homes and is expected to work on site or in the community with residents and staff except when attending assigned administrative activities or on approved time off. The position is based at Little City Foundation’s Main Campus in Palatine, Illinois. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, with an on-call schedule. The stated salary is $60,000 per year.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of management experience providing services to people with developmental disabilities, or a bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency with computers and software applications, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
DSP Certified.
Valid Illinois driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to perform CPR and CPI.
Ability to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a recurring basis.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.

Responsibilities

Oversee staffing and administrative matters, including hiring, supervision, mentoring, discipline, discharge, orientation, training, performance appraisals, and staff qualification compliance.
Monitor direct care staff work, provide coaching and feedback, conduct at least monthly home team meetings, and monitor completion of shift documentation.
Manage payroll, accurately track employee hours and allocations, monitor overtime, and coordinate staffing issues with Human Resources and agency leadership.
Maintain assigned homes’ health and safety by conducting quarterly environmental checks, following up on corrective action plans, monitoring supplies and facilities, and ensuring required environmental documentation is completed.
Monitor assigned vehicles and ensure vehicle issues and mileage logs are appropriately reported and maintained.
Remain on call 24/7 for major emergencies and crises; participate in rotating MIC/MOC weekend coverage; assist with scheduling and shift coverage; and respond to medical or behavioral crises and unusual incidents.
Coordinate staffing coverage and ratios, provide frontline support, and maintain accountability for staff and residents’ whereabouts on and off grounds.
Monitor medication administration records and monthly medication checks, and ensure medication errors are documented and reported appropriately.
Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance, including compliance with applicable DHS rules, licensing requirements, and agency guidelines.
Collaborate with residents’ multidisciplinary teams, participate in meetings regarding residents’ treatment progress, and assist with reviewing and revising Person Centered Plans and implementation strategies.
Advocate for and protect residents’ rights, support quality of life, and maintain professional relationships with residents and their families or guardians.
Complete and monitor monthly reports and staff documentation, including unusual incident reports, body checks, progress notes, tracking forms, goal tracking, behavior tracking, injury reports, and seizure forms.
Maintain active-engagement programming schedules, observe staff implementation, conduct random checks, and approve unplanned off-campus activities.
Manage home budgets, track monthly revenue and expenses, participate in financial reviews, oversee responsible use of residents’ SSI funds, submit funding requests on time, and manage grocery funds resourcefully.
Complete required agency training and retraining, maintain annual American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification, attend required meetings, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.