Assistant House Manager

Asst House Manager ICF 328

Flexible schedule with evenings and rotating weekends.

SUMMARY:

 
Provides direct supports to individuals with disabilities and role models such supports to DSP's by assisting with living skills, communicating and interacting with individuals served, facilitating community inclusion, maintaining an appropriate physical environment, providing transportation, maintaining finances, implementing the ISP and demonstrating the importance of individuals becoming active citizens in their neighborhoods and local communities and work environments.

 
Essential Duties: 

Provide the supports required per departmental guidelines. 
Understands and implements current state licensing rules and regulations, agency policies and procedures and protection of individual consumer rights and protection from harm. 
Develops and implements curriculum for each individual to ensure a meaningful day. 
Works closely with appropriate disciplines (PT, OT, Speech, Nursing, BA Services, etc.) to ensure continuity of care for individuals served. 
Communicates effectively in writing and orally, completes various office tasks and utilizes the computer effectively. Must have the ability to read and write the English language proficiently. 
Supervises direct support staff Assists in evaluation of performance, provides input relative to 
hiring/termination of personnel and implements appropriate progressive discipline as needed. 
Ensures all required training is completed timely. 
Follows the staffing plan and secures staff to fill-in when vacancies occur due to staff illness, resignation, vacation, etc. 
Provides direct support to individuals with disabilities; lifting, turning, positioning, bathing, toileting, grooming, etc. 
Ensures that individuals are safe and living healthy lives by monitoring safety issues, coordinating, monitoring and documenting medical supports, practicing appropriate emergency procedures, responding to emergencies, and promoting individual rights regarding health and safety issues. 
Transports individuals. Ensures pre-trip/post-trip inspections are completed as required. 
Attends all scheduled meetings/appointments. 

Prepares/post menu's and/or prepares meals according to mealtime card and dietary orders. 
Supports individuals in their employment and vocational opportunities. 
Ensures completion of housekeeping duties. 
Administers medication according to company medication administration policy. 
Completes and submits required departmental reports timely. 
Clocks in and out daily and confirms employee punches daily. 
Ensures that required departmental data (daily notes, monthly reviews, etc.) is collected and recorded appropriately. 
Purchases items, manages budget and individual spending money. Submits receipts per departmental guidelines. 
Conducts/Documents/participates in monthly fire drills. 
Maintains confidentiality of individuals served. 
Demonstrates teamwork and promotes positive interactions and attitudes among staff, parents and all stakeholders. 
Shows dependability by being punctual and maintaining consistent attendance.

 
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Social Security Card, valid driver's license, basic computer skills, ability to clearly read, write, and comprehend the English language, acceptable on-going background checks, negative random drug/alcohol screenings. Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION/ ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
High School Diploma or GED is required. 
Supervisory experience preferred. 
Acceptable on-going background checks and negative random drug/alcohol screenings. 
Must be able to obtain and maintain medication certification. (Supported Living/Residential Habilitation requirement only) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Successful completion of the required physical examination by an approved Orange Grove Center physician. 
Also, refer to Work Capacity Addendum.