Group Home Manager Autumn House

Company: United Counseling Services
Location: Bennington
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Position Title: Group Home Manager Autumn House

Job Location: Bennington, VT

Education Level High School

Salary Range: $43,409.60 - $48,838.40 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Non-Credentialed Position

Description: Why Join UCS:For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community. UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community. We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.
  
  Qualifications: The Group Home Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, including, but not limited to, supervision of staff, coordination of client services, household management, and adherence to all regulations.
  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  STAFF DEVELOPMENT/SUPERVISION: The Group Home Manager recruits and interviews potential candidates, along with the Program Manager. Schedule staff to ensure sufficient coverage and minimize use of overtime. Orients and trains staff in all areas including, but not limited to, fire safety and evacuation procedures, household operations, record-keeping/charting, incident reporting, grocery shopping/meal preparation, finances, regulations, and licensing and individual specific. Identifies additional training requirements and arranges for training to occur. Maintain documentation of staff training. Provide supervision of staff through individual and group meetings and role-modeling.
  
  PROGRAM COORDINATIOR/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: The Group Home Manager completes individual evaluations. Attends team meetings as scheduled. Serves as liaisons between programs, and professional staff when developing program services for individuals. Ensures completion of all documentation in a timely fashion. Evaluates individual programs for effectiveness. Recommends changes to the QDDP. Ensures program services and supports are being carried out consistently. Order house supplies and schedule maintenance.RECORDKEEPING: The Group Home Manager supervises the timely and accurate completion of staff's paperwork. Completes required daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork requirements. Monitors records to ensure files are complete and up to date. Completes required licensing documentation and paperwork.
  DIRECT SERVICE: The Group Home Manager provides direct care to clients whenever the need arises. Oversees and assist with activities of daily living, including, but not limited to: personal care, medication management and administration, community outings, money management, nutrition, interpersonal relations, and household tasks. Schedules appointments and attends with clients whenever necessary. Plans recreational activities for clients. Supervise clients at UCS facilities, as well as at off-site locations. Provides social support to clients. Ensure client integration into the community. Provides opportunities to clients to practice what has been taught. Performs med administration, as assigned. Serves as role-model to clients and staff.CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: The Group Home Manager oversees the person-centered program planning through the supervision, development, and management of the ISA. Coordinate appointments with other providers as needed. Complete necessary documentation in a timely fashion. Assist individuals and staff in the identification of strengths, needs and goals. Train staff in methods and strategies and monitor for implementation and effectiveness. Ensure that services are provided as outlined in the ISA. Review ISA expectations, objectives, and data collection systems to ensure smooth, consistent implementation. Ensure that regulations are adhered to. Participate in the on-call rotation.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3-5 years' relevant experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. Windows software skills, both typing and navigating, and e-mail usage.
  Valid Driver's License
  Must become delegated by DS RN to pass medications for specified residents within 6 months of employment.
  
  
  
  
  
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