Residential Manager - Residential Services (Butte, MT)

Aware Inc.•Butte, MT

About The Position

AWARE is seeking a Residential Manager to support adults, children, and families in becoming active members of their communities while focusing on personal growth. The role manages the day-to-day operations of a group home, including staff schedules and supervision, consumer care and treatment planning, finances, records, menus, medications, and medical appointments. The manager also supports active treatment, staff training, safety procedures, and compliance with AWARE policies and applicable licensing standards.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of issues involving people with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of procedures that promote greater independence.
Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and community resources.
Knowledge of human-resource policies, procedures, and techniques for enhancing employee performance.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with professionals and paraprofessionals.
Confidence and insight in therapeutic interactions addressing consumers’ behavioral and emotional difficulties.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to model appropriate interventions with group-home consumers.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
At least two years of experience in a community-based program for people with developmental disabilities, education, or a human-services setting.
Administrative experience involving direct supervision of staff.
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must pass criminal and protective-services background checks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop staff schedules in coordination with other services and ensure treatment plans are communicated across shifts.
Contribute to consumer care and supervision by participating in treatment-plan development.
Provide shift coverage when needed or directed, obtain relief staff as necessary, and enforce safety procedures and consumer rights.
Manage and monitor consumers’ and group-home finances, understand financial reports, and keep the overall budget within approved limits.
Maintain petty cash, food stamps, and other home funds; oversee necessary purchases and complete required financial reports.
Complete monthly and quarterly reports regarding consumer treatment plans and keep consumer working files current while assisting with main files.
Monitor menu completion in accordance with CARF and licensing standards.
Lead and participate in active treatment; collaborate as a team member and make community and family contacts as necessary or assigned.
Orient new employees, ensure completion of required orientation documents, supervise and counsel employees, provide direction, and complete designated six-month and annual performance evaluations.
Use HELP, including therapeutic holds, when necessary, and provide First Aid and CPR.
Provide approved training and in-service instruction, including communicating AWARE’s Core Values, Unconditional Care Philosophy, and approved ABA approaches and techniques.
Maintain required AWARE and Montana licenses and training certificates.
Ensure group-home employees enroll in Medication Certification class within one month of hire.
Notify appropriate personnel in emergencies.
Coordinate medical appointments and related paperwork with other services.
Supervise medications to ensure appropriate supplies are available and coordinate medication changes with appropriate AWARE staff.
Comment on group-home Incident Reports and ensure compliance with AWARE policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.