FEATURED JOB OPENING: Christian Couple - Direct Support Professional - Group Home - Fort Myers, FL

Posted: 4/5/2024

Work 7 on 7 off. 

Residential House Managers are responsible for the overall management and operations of designated locations to include services, personnel, and administration of daily activities.  The Residential House Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and support through consistent compliance with Protected Harbor’s policy and procedures, requirements outlined by the iBudget Handbook, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Agency of Health Care Administration, and other governing agencies.

Care of Residents and Home:

• Oversee Management of medications and ensure proper documentation is done daily
• Manage Health/Mental/Dental care responsibilities for residents, as necessary
• Provide training in Life skills
• Support of residents volunteering, employment, and activities
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of assigned buildings, grounds, and vehicle

Essential Functions Residential House Manager:

• Develop residents' Individual Implementation Plan, including identifying measurable goals, to meet goals outlined in the Individual Support Plans.
• Update all staff on residents’ goals and changes in plans.
• Maintain resident record using agency approved software.
• Maintain open communication with resident’s care team, to include natural supports, guardians, legal representatives, Waiver Support Coordinators, and other providers, as applicable.  Attend meetings requested by any member of staff or support team.
• Fosters positive relationship between support staff and residents
• Completes all required reporting for funders within required timeframes, including billing, quarterly and annual reports, and other mandated requirements.
• Monitors Daily Service Logs to ensure each day is documented for each resident
• Review resident monthly fund statements with residents, resolve and report all discrepancies to supervisor
• Promote health, safety, and wellness of all residents.  Review medication records monthly to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations. Promptly report medication error
• Schedule and conduct monthly emergency drills and review documentation of drills, respond to any potential issues or concerns
• Conduct and schedule monthly house meetings with residents and staff.
• Monitor program funds; including preparing and maintaining balance sheets of house expenditures, ensure receipts and statements balance and expenditure reports are sent to accounting monthly
• Prepare and distribute monthly paperwork
• Assures the implementation of training of staff through onboarding, staff meetings, in-services, and other training opportunities.  Ensures required training is completed annually and at expiration
• Provide leadership and direction in promoting the concepts, beliefs, and purpose of the program and organization
• Create a hospitable and professional work environment and function as a positive role model for residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all HIPPA guidelines
• Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical, mental, and emotional health and able to assist residents and staff, as needed.
• Able to bend, reach, lift, drive, use cleaning supplies, and assist with yard maintenance.

General Qualifications

• Meet all the employment qualifications and pass all background screenings. This includes a Level II and Local background, and drug screenings.
• Successful completion of all initial and annual training.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the operations of group home for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities
• Mature Christians with personal integrity, character, and reputation and willing to model Christian values and lifestyle to the residents.
• A desire to seek and serve God and His kingdom.
• A willingness to encourage residents to grow spiritually through devotions, prayer at meals, church group participation, and regular church attendance.

Education, Experience and Skills Required

• High school diploma or GED
• An associate degree or two years of college from an accredited college or university and two years of documented direct experience with individual with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.

OR

• • One year of college from an accredited college or university and three years of documented direct experience in working with recipients with developmental disabilities

OR

• • Four years of direct professional experience working with individual with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities may substitute for college on a year for year basis.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Must hold a current valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and to organize and follow structured routines.
• Must demonstrate exceptional problem solving and customer service skills.