HOUSE MANAGER

WORK INCORPORATED•Weymouth, MA

4d•$60,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The House Manager is responsible for the coordination of a system of service and support that promotes independent living and maximizes the self direction of individuals with disabilities. This entails both clinical and management support responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Recreation and/or 2 + years of experience in Social Work or related field.
Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and access to a vehicle/safe driving record in accordance with WORK INC policy.
An acceptable CORI and SDIP.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, ability to create and interpret graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical data in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
The ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, financial reports and legal documents.
The ability to respond to common inquiries of complaints.
The ability to effectively present information to the Board of Directors, employees, clients and members of the business community.
Good standing balance, defined as the ability to stand and walk without a loss of balance.
Full upper extremity range of motion defined as the ability to obtain: Full shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation. Full elbow flexion, extension, supination and pronation. Full wrist flexion, extension, radial and ulnar deviation.
Normal upper extremity strength defined as the ability to move the specified body part through a full range of motion against maximum resistance.
Full lower extremity range of motion defined as the ability to obtain: Full hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation. Full knee flexion and extension. Full ankle flexion and extension.
Normal lower extremity strength defined as the ability to move the specified body part through a full range of motion against maximum resistance.
Full trunk range of motion as defined by the ability to obtain full flexion and extension, rotation and side bending.
Full cervical range of motion as defined by the ability to obtain full flexion and extension, lateral flexion and rotation.

Responsibilities

Provides case management services to all individuals in the residence.
Designs and implements clinical interventions and educational programs.
Oversees services of psychologists nursing consultant and MD’s.
Assists in the development of maximum independence, responsibility and self-worth
Helps individuals become contributing members of their communities
Assists people to express their cultural/ethnic heritage
Creates opportunities for people to form relationships with non-disabled individuals
Supports people to maintain positive relationships with significant members of their family.
Secures appropriate assistive technology.
Integration of Quality of Life ideals into daily management and future program development.
Participates in the selection and training of new staff.
Administers medication according to the DPH regulations (MAP) and maintaining certification to administer First Aid and CPR when indicated.
Obtains Human Rights Officer and the Fire Safety Officer certifications.
Participates in the referral process and integrating new individuals.
Assesses peoples’ independent living skills.
Develop training programs that help people become more independent.
Preparation, participation and implementation of DMR individual service plans, monthly progress notes, and treatment plans.
Collection of necessary data to demonstrate the effectiveness of training programs/goals.
Assures that all records are complete and up-to-date.
Provides guidance and support to people so that they can grow through life experiences.
Provides for the safety of individuals, including administering self-preservation tests and instructing individuals in fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
Meets regularly with individuals vocational case manager, family, therapist, and other support staff to assure coordinated and consistent support.
Participates in DMR Quality Assurance (QUEST) reviews and CARF accreditation survey.
Assessment of individuals needs for supportive services and making referrals to the appropriate agency, as necessary.
Maintaining monthly contact to assure coordination and follow through.
Provides for the appropriate health care, including attention to medical and dental needs and nutritional requirements, including menu planning and nutritional training.
Assists in using community resources and developing neighborhood relationships including Planning and implementation of recreational activities.
Conducts weekly house meetings.
Attends in-service training programs.
Informs people of their human rights in a manner that is understandable to them.
Reports any problems to the Human Rights Officer and/or Director of Residential Services
Conducts regular staff meetings as determined by the Residential Department.
Attends and addresses emergency and crisis situations.
Responsible for securing and obtaining recertification for all eligible benefits for the individuals including food stamps/Sec. 8/HUD subsidies.
Cleans and maintains the facility and grounds as assigned including necessary snow removal.
Responsible for maintaining and recording accurate individual/financial records in accordance with WORK INC/DMR regulations.
Maintains all required adaptive equipments in the program in good working condition. These include but not limited to following equipments:
Responsible for maintaining all manual and electric wheel chairs in good working condition.
Responsible for maintaining all types of adaptive lifts aiding individual’s mobility in good working condition.
Responsible for maintaining all types of shower chairs in good working condition.
Responsible for maintaining all electric and manual hospital beds in good working condition.
Maintenance of Program vehicles.
Responsible for regular maintenance and seasonal maintenance of the vehicles.
Responsible for reporting accidents involving program vehicles to WORK INC transportation Dept (PMSI) in timely manner and making arrangements to get necessary repairs done.
Provides and maintains training, advocacy and materials for Disaster Management.
Adheres to budgets and submit timely and accurate records.
Maintains positive relations with the neighbors and general community.
Assists in development of program goals and objectives, based on individual and family satisfaction surveys and outcome data.
Creates, reviews and implements staffing schedule.
Reviews staff’s time sheets and completing regular payroll.
Arranges relief coverage for vacant direct care positions and/or work vacant shifts if necessary.
Provides on call 24hrs emergency program coverage.
Works 2 or more days during evening hours per week.