House Manager

SUPERVISOR: Area Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Direct Support Professional

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of the SIP House Manager is to serve the clients, the orderly functioning of the home and supervision of the direct care professionals assigned to the managed home.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or higher.

Other:

• At least two (2) years of related mental health experience.
• Experience working with adults with psychiatric disabilities.
• Previous management experience.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license, three (3) years of driving experience, and vehicle insurance and registration.
• Flexibility, knowledge of basic housekeeping skills.
• Able to drive a vehicle, ascend/descend stairs, lift minimum of 10 pounds, provide physical support to clients as needed.
• Ability to read and follow documents and directions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional behavior and conduct toward all co-workers, clients and family members.
• Ability to learn new tasks and comply with directions.
• Computer experience: Word, Outlook, ability to access the internet.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and make independent decisions.
• Extremely organized and detailed.
• Extremely friends and employee relations focused.
• Reliable and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and strong team player.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall management of staff members assigned to and staff working within the home.
• Ensure compliance and familiar with adult foster care, licensing requirements, CARF requirements and compliance with individual contract.
• Complete administrative responsibilities as detailed below in job description.
• Adhere to medication compliance, per manual medication sheet or electronic medication record, assure all medication as administered as prescribed and provide information to nurse and administration as needed.
• Ensure staff are reviewing and signing medication information sheets daily and completing needed documentation.
• Complete and review with employee’s incident reports as needed and provide to administration and regulatory entities.
• Review and in-service person served Individual Plans of Service for service delivery.
• Consult and communicate with SIP Program Manager regarding any household needs such as linen, bathroom items, etc.
• Review and submit DHS correspondence for persons served in program.
• Complete and submit financial information weekly to administration this includes submission of credit card receipts.
• Complete performance reviews of staff members as required.
• Will conduct training of new hire staff members as well as on-going training of staff members of the home.
• Ensure communication all policies and procedures of Gesher are being followed.
• Ensure Gesher e-mails are reviewed throughout shift and that staff members are doing the same.
• Ensure that all record files and the documentation are in the person served file.
• Maintain regular working schedule and be available to cover shifts including being mandated for shift coverage.
• Conduct and document monthly all staff meetings. Meeting minutes are to be provided to supervisor.
• Work with and communicate with scheduler and trainer to assure training compliance.
• Work with and communicate with scheduler and trainer to assure appropriate shift coverage. SIP House Manager will be mandated to work shifts if replacement staff cannot be found.
• Be “on-call” to handle any issues, questions or concerns during all shifts.
• Be on time and participate in mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Set example of behavior for all direct reports.
• Responsible to always conduct themselves in professional and respectful manner.
• Abide by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, Adult Protection Code, Mental Health Code, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) guidelines.
• Ensure access to recreational, cultural, and religious opportunities for clients.
• Provide transportation to and from vocational programs, day programs, medical and dental appointments, activities, etc. with company and/or personal vehicle.
• Ability to assist the Direct Care Professionals with clients who have mobility, balance, strength, and/or physical limitations.
• Write daily entries into log regarding each client and his/her interactions; with peer group, Kadima staff, interactions at day/work program and in the community, health and hygiene, household responsibilities and other pertinent information.
• Assist with daily living issues.
• Provide support and encouragement.
• Knowledge and implementation of emergency procedures including required drills.
• Accurately account for any money assigned.
• Act as a positive role model for clients and staff members.
• Follow Kadima mission statement and core values.
• Required to complete all assigned and required trainings.
• May be asked and/or mandated to pick up additional shifts if needed.
• Any other duties assigned by the Area Manager.