Residential Home Manager

Support Solutions•Knoxville, TN

3d•$17 - $17•Hybrid

About The Position

House Managers are responsible for administrative and programmatic duties, ensuring the needs of supported individuals are met, maintaining correct staffing ratios, ensuring staff are properly trained, and that documentation is complete and accurate. They must ensure all areas meet state and licensure requirements. The House Manager supervises Direct Support Professionals, implements staffing patterns and schedules, and provides support to individuals with disabilities to empower them to lead self-directed lives and develop/maintain skills that enhance their quality of life. The mission is to ensure supported persons are happy, healthy, and safe, enjoying life to the fullest.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have one year experience in direct service delivery with adults with intellectual disabilities.
Must be able to do heavy lifting in assisting with personal care, if applicable.
Must have proficient computer knowledge.
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record throughout employment.
Must meet state and local requirements regarding criminal background check, sexual offender check, abuse registry, drug and felony offender listings.
Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.
Valid state issued Driver License.
Must maintain valid Medication Certification throughout tenure.
Must maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certification throughout tenure.
Must maintain valid CPI or PCM training throughout tenure.
Valid automobile insurance is required for all employees working at homes where the agency does not provide a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervision, evaluations, completion of disciplinary actions, and hiring of Direct Support Professionals, with input and approval from management.
Attend planning meetings and participate in the development of person(s) served plans of care and activity calendars.
Document progress in monthly reviews and assure community supports are in accordance with the plan of care.
Schedule and hold regular staff meetings and staff training, including proper implementation of programs, company policies, and new staff orientation.
Assure communication is maintained with all staff and appropriate coverage of all shifts.
Assure safe transport of and accompany person(s) served to events, job sites, and medical appointments.
Assure programmatic and administrative supervision of staff on all shifts.
Assure that all aspects of the person(s) served records are current and conform to all regulations and standards, including daily review of electronic records.
Assure that all required/recommended medical appointments are completed and staff coverage is arranged.
Assure that all incidents are reported according to policies and procedures in a prompt and timely manner.
Maintain records and security for personal and company funds.
Maintain an inventory of person(s) served possessions and procure additional items as needed and approved.
Maintain expenditures within the approved budget for assigned homes.
Maintain and monitor the use, condition, availability, and storage of all furniture, appliances, and other household resources.
Maintain a safe and clean home in accordance with all standards, including the vehicle.
Monitor the acquisition, use, availability, preparation and storage of all food and household supplies, including labeling food.
Approve and post weekly/monthly menus and assure substitutions are recorded.
Assure that monthly fire and emergency drills are conducted and properly documented.
Complete and disseminate weekly/monthly activity calendars which include all appointments, outings, events, in-services, meetings, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Exhibit behaviors and best practices consistent with the vision and values of Support Solutions.
Practice safe work habits to minimize potential safety and health hazards and to maintain a safe work environment.
Attend all training as scheduled.
Work as part of the team to ensure that Support Solutions Quality Management principles are practiced and achieved.
Operate agency vehicles and personal transportation in a safe manner.