Residential Manager

Pioneer Resources•Muskegon, MI

About The Position

Pioneer Resources is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to help people with disabilities and seniors obtain independence and dignity by creating opportunities for participation in the community using our four pillars of service: A place to live; affordable housing and specialized homes A place to learn; vocational training, ABA therapy & community living supports programs A place to grow and play; Pioneer Trails camping and recreational programs A way to get there; one of the largest transportation fleets on the lakeshore Pioneer Resources is a great place to work! Members of our team are an energizing mix of veteran staff from over 40 years of experience to those only recently discovering their passion for helping others. Our workforce respects the diversity of the people we serve and those we serve alongside. Pioneer Resources offers a rewarding work experience that strategically meets the needs of our community while fostering employee success with personal fulfillment and work-life balance. As an employee of Pioneer Resources, you will have the unique opportunity to touch the lives of those in your community every time you come to work! The Residential Manager assumes oversight for the care, treatment, and development of residents in a licensed adult foster care home.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable according to Pioneer Resources’ Policy.
Computer skills including the use of email, word processing and spreadsheets.
The ability to work respectfully and courteously with a wide variety of individuals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize both self and others’ workloads and work with minimal supervision; high degree of self-direction.
Solid reasoning skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Must pass all required background checks, physicals, and drug screens. If the background check reveals disqualifying information, employment shall be terminated unless the disqualifying information was successfully appealed as inaccurate, expunged or set aside.
Previous experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Ensure that residents are granted all rights and respect due them.
Active participation in the individual plan of service process for all residents.
Monitor the physical health of residents, ensure that physician orders and clinical team orders are implemented; assure that appropriate dietary standards and requirements are met.
Monitor the implementation of individual plans of service.
Create and maintain a comfortable, homelike environment.
This position may occasionally be “hands on”, and the manager will need to complete the duties of direct care staff to assure the needs of the residents are met.
Maintain a working knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by Pioneer Resources, The Department of Health and Human Services, HealthWest, CARF, Pace, and other regulatory bodies, including HUD, if applicable, and assure that the home is operated in accordance with same.
Monitor the group home budget.
Perform administrative functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the home.
Ensure the home is maintained with a high level of cleanliness and safety, including requesting necessary home and vehicle maintenance.
Work cooperatively with support coordinators and clinical personnel to assure residents are treated with dignity and that the plans of service reflect individual preferences and sound judgment.
May provide emergency transportation for residents in non-DOT agency vehicles.
Hire, schedule, supervise, mentor and evaluate support staff who work in the group home.
Make sure all personnel have appropriate credentials and training.
Develop opportunities for in-service training and skill enhancement.
Assure that employees follow safety practices and agency policies and procedures.
Conduct staff meetings as needed and lead a team effort to assure safety and quality.
Other duties as required or assigned.