Manager of Group Homes - East Haven

Marrakech Inc.•East Haven, CT

2d•$21 - $22

About The Position

This residential group home is looking for a Manager to supervise the day to day operations of a residential group home of 6 wonderful individuals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or two years related progressive experience and/or training.
Two years of progressive experience working with people who have a developmental disability. One year must include supervisory responsibilities.
Any other variation of education/experience will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Valid CT Driver’s license
DDS Medication Certification (or the ability to obtain)
PMT (or the ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

Ensures that the home is in compliance with all applicable licensing regulations (DDS, Health Inspection, Fire Marshall, ICF (if applicable) etc.
On-call duties for Marrakech residences as per schedule.
Provides supervision to the Assistant Manager/Supervisor and all direct care staff.
Meets with the Marrakech Management Team including the Director, Vice President, Behaviorist and Nursing regularly to discuss residential issues in the home.
Ensures individual finances/bank accounts and petty cash monies are properly maintained. This includes receipts and other documentation.
Completes all habilitation reviews/reports in a timely fashion and submits the completed reports to the Program Director
Develops, implements and ensures staff implementation of individual teaching strategies and programs utilizing the PST process
Coordinates and runs all PST meetings, including timely notices of meetings to all parties.
Ensures that all admissions, transfers, and discharge records are kept in accordance with DDS and/or ICF regulations (if applicable)
Participates in the hiring process including 2nd interviews, individual site visits, and interviews external and internal applicants as required
Coordinates all resident discharges and transfers
Ensures that all new staff are thoroughly orientated to the home, complete a shadowing, attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, and complete all required in-service training.
Provides ongoing supervision, training, and support to all staff as needed
Works with Client Funds Coordinator to ensure that individuals are receiving entitlements (i.e. SSI, Medicaid, DSS Subsidy, Rent Subsidy etc.)
Completes regular site spot checks at responsible sites at times supervisory staff not present. Reports findings and corrects noted issues. Spot checks other agency sites as assigned.
Ensures that the staffing patterns stay within the required level based on Critical Information and the financial parameters of the program
Implements program daily schedules including daily living skills and community recreation
Ensures that program participants are receiving all services as identified on their service plan
Maintains individual records (i.e. case record book, medical book) according to policy. This includes ensuring all reports are present and the demographic sheet updated annually or if any changes occur during the year
Ensures the accurate and timely completion of individual assessments
Maintains positive contact with individual individuals, parents, guardians, vocational programs, physicians, funding sources and therapists on an ongoing basis
Ensures that the medical/emotional needs of the individuals are being met by coordinating medication administration, medical appointments, and meaningful recreation and leisure activities
Fosters community belonging through individual centered appropriate activities

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
Paid Holidays
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Paid and Unpaid Leave for:
Bereavement
Jury Duty
Disaster Relief Volunteer
Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
Military Leave
Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
401K and Profit Sharing Plan
Educational Benefits, Including:
DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
Staff Recognition Program
Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:
Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)
Marrakech’s Homeownership Program
Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
Recruitment Referral Bonus
Other Corporate Discount Programs