Assistant Home Manager - West Branch

Job Title: Assistant Home Manager 48661, West Branch, MI, United States – Full Time Summary of Qualifications No experience necessary Driver's license Able to pass criminal background check Jobs/Shifts Full Time On Call Summary of Benefits Medical Vision Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Employer provided Basic Life 403(b) retirement with employer match Earned time off Job Summary/Objective Assist the Home Manager in helping individuals with disabilities enjoy full, active, meaningful lives. The Assistant Home Manager will assist in directing the daily operations of the home. The Assistant Home Manager serves as a resource for all staff; their primary duties are to work hands on with direct Support Professionals, to provide supervision and support to Direct Support Professionals and persons served. Hours worked will be primarily afternoons, weekends, and occasional midnights. Essential Duties and Functions Support individuals to take as much control as possible over the routines and activities in their home. Teach, assist and support individuals in the community and at home so that the individual is able to learn, practice and master skills that enable him/her to enhance his/her status by assuming socially valued roles. Know and follow emergency home procedures for fire, tornadoes, accidents, and other serious incidents affecting supported persons or staff. Support each individual’s existing relationships and increase their network of friends and acquaintances. Assist persons served upon admission with personal items and familiarizing them to the home. Ensure persons served are dressed appropriately. Assist them into and out of bed and/or wheelchair as needed. Assist with daily hygiene needs (including personal care, brief change) and routine daily cleaning of personal space, if needed. Provide a well-balanced diet prepared to meet the individual’s needs (when applicable), following all instructions given by the Physician and Health Care Coordinator (Program designated nurse). Assist supported persons in shopping, meal preparation and clean-up. Implement the Individual Plan of Service/Person Centered Plan and strategies as written and at the frequency stated in the plan. Collect data accurately. Consistently follow written plan instructions, House Rules and intervention strategies as instructed. Ensure that the health and well-being of individuals are met by accompanying individuals on appointments as needed, administering medications (or supporting them to self-medicate) in accordance with the Person Centered Plan, Licensure guidelines, DCH guidelines and the policies and procedures of Bay Human Services. Maintain cleanliness of the home through daily, weekly, monthly cleaning duties, including laundry, dishes, bed making and vacuuming. Offer opportunities for individuals to participate, learn and increase independence. Complete agency training programs in a timely manner and participate in other professional development as required by supervisor. Maintain all required certifications. Monitor staff performance and offer feedback when needed. Implement all applicable policies, procedures, and/or legal commitments. Actively participate in staff meetings, workshops and special meetings. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old. Possess genuine concern for and ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Ability to communicate with empathy and establish and maintain supportive relationships which promote freedom and choice. Excellent organizational, communication, computer, analytical and problem‑solving skills. Self‑directed and resourceful. Travel Daily travel to and from appointments, activities, and errands may be required in a company vehicle. Essential Job Functions – Physical Requirements Ability to meet physical demands of the job including stooping, bending, turning, stretching, lifting, assisting residents, making beds, and moving equipment. Must accept risk of working in a group setting where employees are exposed to communicable diseases and occasional combativeness. Ability to work in an environment that generates ongoing noise from individual(s), audio devices, equipment, etc. Onsite work required. Required to work variable hours/shifts, must be willing and available to work every other weekend or as scheduled. Equal Employment Opportunity Bay Human Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Bay Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans or any other classification protected by law). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws. Bay Human Services Participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Icon Fitness