House Manager (CLM)

Sertoma Center Inc • Knoxville, TN

80d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and compassionate CLM/ House Manger to oversee daily operations and provide support to residents in our well-maintained residential homes. Responsible for the health and welfare of the Persons Supported providing a "family" type home atmosphere. Manages all activities of the home including but not limiting food, supplies budgeting and recreational. Acts as part of a team and fills in the gaps in emergency situations. Oversees the work and notes of 2-5 Direct Support Professionals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of DSP/ Caregiver experience
• Experience working in a residential setting with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Familiarity with relevant DIDD/ ECF regulations and standards
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• High-School Diploma / GED
• Valid TN Driver’s License
• No more than 3 moving violations on your MVR within the past 3 years
• US work authorization
• Able to pass drug test at any time

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensure health & safety of Persons Supported by assuring adequate exercise, maintaining up-to-date posting of medical/emergency information, ensuring house is hazard-free routinely, training in fire evacuation, maintaining clean/sanitary environment and reporting any maintenance needs promptly. Document fire drills.
• Ensure family atmosphere through interaction, counseling, outings, conversation, etc.
• Meet Persons Supported needs through training and supervising cleaning of location, meal preparation, all shopping and personal hygiene.
• Ensure that therapies training are implemented and managed at home.
• Meet monthly with RC (Residential Coordinator) and CM (Case Manager) to discuss both positives and negatives related to the home.
• Develop menus and shop for groceries with the Persons Supported according to special diets/proper nutrition and within food budget and food stamp allowances. Post all menus/special diets for easy access for the Persons Supported and other staff (DSPs & RCs) on the refrigerator.
• Plan and follow through with regularly scheduled recreational activities at the house and within the local community; document activities in Timas system.
• Prepare activity sheet weekly for each person supported in the home. Place the copy of the sheet in the RA (Residential Admin.) mailbox the week after the activities are done.
• Take inventory monthly of first-aid supplies and replenish as needed with items from the maintenance department, clinic or the store.
• Maintain house records in an orderly and up to date manner in their respective binders, (i.e., residential file-green binder, personal binder any color, ISP red binder, etc.). Ensure binders are located for easy access for staff.
• Schedule all staffing needs monthly; responsible for replacement staff or working open shifts when there are call outs in assigned house.
• Train residents in use of public transportation or secure transportation as needed (KAT Bus, taxi and uber).
• Administer medications and other medical treatments. Maintain weekly count and re-order as necessary according to agency policy and procedures; report medication errors, complete necessary paperwork required for med. variances (disciplinary and retraining).
• Responsible for monthly med audits during the QA-ing of the meds.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the weekly allowance in Timas and in the money box. Ensure that receipts are documented immediately after each transaction. Help with checking change, cashing checks, & educating Persons Supported on financial/spending skills.
• Attend circles of support, and all other trainings deemed necessary for person supported.
• Responsible for providing monthly staff and person supported house meetings.
• Maintain the vehicle i.e., regular cleaning, monthly mileage form vehicle maintenance form with monthly reports. Report promptly any vehicle problems to the on-call Maintenance supervisor.
• Familiarize self with licensure, fire marshal and quality assurance standards and maintain home within these standards at all times.
• Work closely with all pertinent staff as a team member to assure highest standards and best quality of life for the Persons Supported.
• Communicate with RC and appropriate staff immediately regarding any concerns, problems, for both staff and Persons Supported.
• Complete employee performance evaluation for those you supervise with the assistance of your RC before the due date and submit these to DRS.
• Complete at least three Personal Outcomes Measures Interview per year.

Benefits

• Overtime pay
• $1,000 New Hire Bonus for full-time employees
• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time employees after 1 year of employment
• Generous personal paid time off for employees working 30-40+ hours per week
• Advancement opportunities.
• All job-training provided by Sertoma at no cost to the employee
• Company vehicles provided for the transportation needs of our persons supported.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees