Residential Manager Intellectual Disabilities Programs

Strawberry Fields Inc. • Ferguson Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Residential Manager Intellectual Disabilities Programs Full-time Are you interested in making a significant difference in someone's life? Do you possess leadership and management skills in the social service field? SFI is seeking a qualified Residential Manager to oversee one of our Intellectual Disabilities Programs. Come join an established, growing organization. We are seeking a dynamic candidate to be a part of our management team! Strawberry Fields, Inc is celebrating 50+ years of service to the Centre region! Job Summary: Oversee 24 hours supervised, licensed residential program supporting up to four individuals with Intellectual disabilities in a group home setting Ensure compliance with agency policy and state regulations, chairing staff meeting, supervision of direct care staff, interacting with families and completing required documentation Organization Expectations: Be interested in assisting individuals with disabilities, co-existing medical conditions and mental health challenges Ability to work independently and as a team member is essential Patience and flexibility required Active social engagement required Must be flexible regarding work schedule Able to work independently Flexibility and initiative to take on new projects Attention to detail (i.e., documentation, paperwork)

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record
• Access to own transportation, travel throughout the county and central region to agency events, consumer and family meetings, etc.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Experience working with individuals with differing abilities plus degree preferred
• Criminal background check required
• Professional and Personal references required
• Must have exceptional communication skills in interactions with consumers, staff, families, and the community
• Salary requirements requested
• One-year commitment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to staff who work directly with individuals with Intellectual disabilities so they can achieve those skills necessary to live as independently as possible within the community.
• Provide leadership to maintain the facility with the quality standards outlined by the Director of Intellectual Disabilities Services.
• Perform ongoing supervision of all aspects of daily operations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet individual and program needs.
• Full time position requiring a high level of flexibility with regards to schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and on-call duties.

Benefits

• You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!
• Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
• This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduates and $25k reimbursed for graduates) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
• Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse occurring in our organization.
• Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
• United Way Partner Agency
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• All correspondence regarding application will be via email

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager