Residential Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Weinberg Commons, a department of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is seeking  looking to hire a Full-Time Residential Manager for our Residential Program.

Benefits include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care included;  403b plan eligible; Group term life insurance; Voluntary disability insurance plan; FSA & HSA options available; Gym membership included and other employee discounts are available.

Primary Responsibilities:

To oversee a residential program and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of all individuals. To supervise a team of DSP’s and ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations including DDD, DCA and JFCS policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Creates and oversees a residential community, where individuals can live a safe and healthy life, with opportunities for meaningful participation in the community.
• "On call" 24 hours a day in cooperation with other management staff.
• Monitors all aspects of the individuals’ supported life and wellbeing. This includes but is not limited to cooking, cleaning, transporting, assisting with hygiene and other ADLs , medical appointments, medication administration, community and recreation activities.
• Assists with the hiring of Direct Professional Staff and ensuring the onboarding process
• Timely completes staff evaluations at 90 days and on staff anniversaries.
• Monitors residential budget, in collaboration with Director of Residential Services, to ensure that operation costs are within the program budget.
• Performs staff training to comply with DDD licensing requirements.
• Ensure that employees complete required mandatory trainings in the designated time frame.
• Monitors and ensures accurate documentation, in accordance with DDD licensing regulations and JFCS requirements. Performs documentation audits on a regular basis.
• Monitors maintenance of housing kitchen appliances and fire/safety equipment and reports malfunction to designated personnel.
• Monitors maintenance of transportation vehicles and reports need for vehicle service to designated personnel.
• Ensures the accuracy of the disbursement and documentation of individual finances, as needed.
• Monitors health and medical needs of individuals and audits medication administration.
• Assists the individuals in developing a support network within the community.
• Facilitates scheduling of social and recreational activities within the community.
• As needed, will transport individuals to community activities.
• Ensures consistent service delivery which connects work, home, and recreational needs.
• Serves as an active member of each person’s interdisciplinary team.
• Submit monthly written reports covering operational status, as well as individual progress and concerns to supervisor.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and training relevant to the position.
• Perform any and all duties requested of supervisor and meets with supervisor on a regular basis.
• Completes staffing schedule for the location on a bi-weekly basis.
• Monitors petty cash spending as well as ensure individual house accounts are maintained by DSP staff
• Compose disciplinary action notices when needed for staff and review with Human Resources.
• Completes Unusual Incident Reports and communicates to appropriate personnel.
• Follow and implement procedures outlined in the JFCS Policy and Procedure Manual
• Perform any and all duties requested by a supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or higher; plus at least one-year experience working in residential services. Experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree must be minimum of 3 years in residential with IDD. Associates degree can replace one year of experience.
• Driver’s license valid in the state of NJ plus clean driving record.
• Shall be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral language.
• Submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire.
• Agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Shall submit to drug testing and receive a clear drug screen prior to employment per Stephen Kominos Law
• Shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.
• Shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
• Must be vaccinated for Covid -19 or meet criteria under both DDD/CDC guidelines.
• Must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.
• Must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training, including but not limited to specialized trainings, online trainings, CPR and crisis management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of inclusion, compassion and can problem solve with individuals with disabilities and their families.

Benefits include: