WEST PARK DD RESIDENTIAL - Site Manager

Legacy Behavioral Health • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

Working Together for A Better Tomorrow! We are seeking a Site Manager to work in our West Park Residential Department in Valdosta, GA. Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Director of Idd, supervises the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 community group home. The manager ensures safety of persons served and monitors protocols to ensure they take medications as prescribed, receive daily skill building, are linked to community resources and programs and follow household rules. The manager schedules people served for medical and lab appointments and assigns staff to transport them. This position also hires, trains, and supervises Direct Support Professionals. In addition, the manager ensures all services are provided and documented according to standards. Must be flexible with work hours and available to staff 24/7. The Site Manager will be supervised by the Administrative Director of IDD.

Requirements

• BA degree in nursing, psychology or a Social Service field and at least 2 years of working with developmentally disabled individuals; required.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license; required.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, and team building.
• Computer experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; required
• Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations.
• May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing.
• Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in BHSGA or personal vehicle.
• good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• The position requires prolonged periods of sitting and have the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• supervises the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 community group home
• ensures safety of persons served
• monitors protocols to ensure they take medications as prescribed, receive daily skill building, are linked to community resources and programs and follow household rules
• schedules people served for medical and lab appointments and assigns staff to transport them
• hires, trains, and supervises Direct Support Professionals
• ensures all services are provided and documented according to standards

Benefits

• Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.
• Competitive pay
• 24 Days of paid leave in your first year
• Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year.

What This Job Offers

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