Group Home Manager- Residential Services

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting Title : Group Home Manager - Residential  Services Job Type : Full Time Location : Somerset County

Pay : $49,004.80 per year

Company Overview

The Arc of Somerset County is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a wide range of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for over 1,400 individuals across 33 locations, including group homes, employment centers, and community programs.

Job description:

A Group Home Manager @ The Arc of Somerset County  Manages all operations and activities of the Residence including staff supervision, acts as agency/community liaison, directs resident training and programming, and facilities family support, etc.

Eligibility requirements : Valid NJ, NY, PA Driver’s license

Required degrees, skills, or experience :

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One year experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons is required.
• One year of staff supervisory experience in a disability service provision setting is required.
• Experience in a community residential setting is required

Key roles and responsibilities (include, but not limited to) :

• Acts as liaison, advocate and coordinator for consumer involvement in support groups, self-advocacy, vocational programming, transportation services, integrated community activities, recreation and learning independent living skills.
• Fosters open and supportive communication with consumers, families, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Bureau of Guardianship Services and other community organizations and agencies.
• Oversees all consumer medical, medication and health issues.
• Monitor all staff performance management, including performance reviews and developmental plans, disciplinary actions, etc., for all program staff as scheduled.
• Ensure operational practices align with DDD standards.
• Ensure completion/submission of all required daily, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as scheduled.
• Coordinate all aspects of program financial procedures including monitoring of utility use in accordance with agency and DDD's policies.
• Oversee maintenance of the physical plant and vehicles to include cleanliness, decor, safety issues, emergency situations; practice preventive maintenance; ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Other duties as required by the nature of the position or as requested by supervisor.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off