Live In House Manager

Experience Structured Living LLC•Oceanside, CA

12d

About The Position

The House Manager at ESL is responsible for performing advanced indirect and selected direct client care duties in support of the clients living skills program in a competent manner under the direction of the Housing Director. The House Manager provides general oversight of the housing environment and reports all environmental needs as it relates to supporting clients, to the operations and housing director. The House Manager also conducts Case Management duties including but not limited to assessing, planning and facilitating care coordination to meet the client's individual needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in behavioral health care, preferred.
Attainment of at least 18 years of age
Pass a Criminal Background Clearance
A Health Screening with negative TB Test Results Current CPR/ First Aid certification.
D.L. or Government I.D.
Should be experienced house manager or Mental Health Technician, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of House Manager.
Basic knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner
Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands
Must possess a reading and writing level that provides for clear expression and/or understanding of assignments related to job description.
Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility

Responsibilities

Ensure all clients are woken up by 6:30 a.m.
Facilitate morning meeting/meditation and chores
Make sure client’s maintain proper hygiene and dress appropriately
Review client schedule daily and specify outside appointments and activities
Conduct a weekly inventory of client medications and contact MS Department to ensure timely refills
Communicate with the MS Department and Directors of medication incident reports and med changes needed.
Facilitate client transportation to CCI and outside appointments and activities in a timely manner
Conduct meal planning sessions and ensuring clients have listed all necessary ingredients for their meals
Manage weekly household expenses providing receipts and reporting remaining funds
Work with each client individually to assist them in attaining client treatment goals
Send out an updated client Phase status weekly to the CCI/Solutions team
Counsel clients as needed for behavioral issues and schedule emergency psychiatric and/or individual therapy appointments when necessary
Updated Master Schedule Board and Client Information Station with schedule changes, weekly menu summary and chore list
Implement weekly UA test schedule and confirm
Oversee preparation for new clients in housing (make bed, notify existing clients of new addition)
Collect and review client Meeting Attendance Sheets, Phase-up and Pass Requests
Schedule daily store-runs for Phase I clients and manage cash and/or credit cards dispensed
Conduct Pass down with Support Staff

Benefits

40 hours of sick leave
80 hours of vacation
9 paid holidays
employer-paid life insurance
employee assistance program
medical, dental, and vision insurance (with an employer-paid portion)
tiered matching 401k
employee recognition programs and incentives
Opportunities for professional development and enhancing your skills.
Clear pathways for advancement within the company.
A collaborative and engaging work environment with accessible management support.