House Manager
About The Position
Easterseals Iowa is seeking a dedicated and compassionate House Manager to oversee operations and client goal development across multiple assigned Daily Supported Community Living (DSCL) sites. The role supports clients in achieving personal goals and building independence while connecting clients, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and multidisciplinary care teams. The House Manager provides in-home training and support to DSPs at multiple locations and helps coordinate daily schedules, medical appointments, transportation, and community activities. The position also supports person-centered care, client advocacy, team mentorship, and consistent program operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience providing direct care, preferably to people with disabilities in an independent living setting.
- Access to reliable transportation for work.
- Maintain a good driving record and be insurable under Easterseals’ vehicle insurance policy.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate and navigate the Easterseals database.
- Experience with word-processing software; Word and Excel preferred.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients, team members, guardians, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to make independent decisions and handle emergencies in accordance with agency and program policies.
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift a minimum of 80 pounds.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings, at various locations; hours and locations are subject to change.
- Obtain Medication Manager Certification within the first 90 days of employment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Successfully complete Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training within the first 30 days.
- Successfully pass Adult and Child CPR, First Aid, and agency-required trainings within the first 90 days.
- Obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Chauffeur’s (Class D) License as requested.
- Be available on-call one weekend a month.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing direct care to people with disabilities in an independent living setting.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with assigned houses to support clients’ daily schedules and ensure relevant information is communicated to their care teams.
- Help clients understand and assess their needs and develop individual goals.
- Monitor clients’ progress toward goals, communicate progress to care teams, and amend goals as necessary.
- Attend annual assessments as needed.
- Schedule daily client activities and medical appointments and coordinate transportation.
- Schedule and coordinate weekly visits to assigned homes.
- Provide in-home, hands-on training to Direct Support Professionals.
- Assist DSPs in supporting clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, cooking, eating, social and leisure skills, safety skills, shopping, and housekeeping.
- Administer medication as needed.
- Work with the Daily SCL Leadership Team to provide staffing in houses, including serving in ratio as needed.
- Meet and maintain productivity and documentation standards.
- Provide referrals and connect clients with community agencies and services as needed.
- Provide input into client staffing.
- Attend team meetings and provide feedback and solutions for quality program development.
- Assist with quarterly department events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
