Residential Manager

Job Title

This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Program Director to provide direct programming and support services to residents with developmental disabilities.

Supervises assigned employees; screens, interviews and recommends applicants for hire; recommends assignments; transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, grievance resolutions and other personnel actions; evaluates employee performance; develops and implements employee work schedules.

Directs, supervises and assists in planning overall operation of residential home; arranges work assignments and schedules the ensure proper coverage; maintains adequate supplies, materials, food and equipment; prepares and maintains system of program evaluation; ensures nutritionally balanced meals are planned and prepared; coordinates medical services, appointments, nursing procedures as trained and needed; assists with the preparation of and operates facility within annual budget; provides for and supervises the accurate accounting and expenditure of resident funds.

Supervises and provides assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Individual Habilitation Plans to assess, review and meet needs of residents; monitors programs of residents in accordance with individual residential program reviews and evaluations to ensure adequacy of services; coordinates resident services with community agencies and employers of residents; supervises, provides and coordinates program management services; coordinates procedures for admission and procedures for progress reporting as related to elements of Individual Residential Plans as developed and implemented; supervises and provides for the health and safety of all residents assigned.

Provides liaison services with parents, employees, community agencies and other interested parties; ensures compliance with all applicable standards; prepares and submits required reports and correspondence; provides staff training programs; operates county vehicles.

May perform delegated nursing tasks and/or procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent work experience
• One year of experience in residential programming
• Certifications in First Aid and CPR - adult, child and infant; delegated nursing
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and proof of auto insurance
• Strong communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills – including spreadsheets and word processing tools – and ability to learn new programs expeditiously

Preferred Education And Experience:

• One year of supervisory experience
• Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals

Special Skills And Requirements:

• Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with Hoyer lifts

Physical And Environmental Requirements:

The physical activities for this position involve:

• Balancing
• Stooping
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Reaching
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Carrying(up to 50 lbs.)
• Crouching
• Crawling

The essential sensory and communicative activities include:

• Feeling
• Seeing
• Speaking
• Hearing

An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:

• Inside Environmental Conditions
• Outside Environmental Conditions
• Exposure to Blood
• Exposure to Bodily Fluids
• Combative Residents