Residential Team Lead

Residential Team Lead

Milwaukee, WI, USA

18-21 per hour

Hourly

Full Time

Insurance, Paid Time Off, Availability for Job Growth and Promotion, 401k with Match

Are you seeking a fulfilling career? Mariah's Family Care Home (MFCH) could be your next career move!

At Mariah's Family Care Home, we work with people with mental and behavioral disabilities wherever they are in their personal journey, and work to develop personalized support plans that encourage independence, with the support of our dedicated staff.

The Residential Manager is responsible for overseeing activities, funds, and schedules for two home locations; and ensuring all residents are properly managed and cared for. The Residential Manager is a Full-Time position and must be able to work a flexible full time schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and any other day when emergencies or staff call-offs occur that would require he/she to work.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervision/Training
• Meetings/Functions
• Administrative Duties
• Finance
• Maintenance

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to infectious disease and/or physical/verbal aggression from residents. The behavior of residents may change dramatically without obvious cause, which may create, at times, hazardous situation. Majority of work will be in a home environment. May be exposed to stressful situations. Some auto travel, as needed. Physical demands: The physical described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Job Functions:

Ensuring quality services are provided to the residents. Responsible for handling all emergencies that may arise in the home. The Residential Manager will assure frequent and adequate communication with the Program Director and Licensee, relaying all pertinent information. Maintaining open communication between all involved team members. Must be able to accept other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to carry out ALL duties that are required by Direct Care Staff; all management positions involve hands-on work that requires you to assist with all areas, including personal hygiene, medication administration, daily household chores, and support in the community. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the operations of group homes for developmentally disabled individuals. Ability to oversee the operations of assigned personnel. Ability to follow and enforce personnel policies and rules of the organization. Ability to maintain both client and company confidentiality; including, but not limited to, client records, staff records, client experiences, and agency information. Ability to respond to emergency situations 24 hours a day. Excellent communication skills; both oral and written. Behavior management. Ability to make good judgment calls in stressful situations. Exceptional planning, organization, supervisory, time management, and interpersonal skills. Effective problem-solving skills. Able to work well with a variety of personalities, as well as be able to motivate a diverse group. Maintain a positive attitude. Ability to properly use authority.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to pass a background check and drug screening. 3-5 years experience working in a residential setting. 1-2 years management experience. Valid Driver's License. 21 years or older. Must possess a reliable vehicle, in safe/operable condition with current registration and insurance.