Group Home Manager

Are you reliable, compassionate and committed to serving others? Then you will be a perfect fit!!

MARC, Inc. is seeking a Group Home Manager to oversee a residence of individuals with developmental disabilities. This position would be responsible for the daily activities including taking care of and overseeing the home, finances, and proper nutrition.

In addition, this individual will be responsible for ensuring all necessary documentation is complete, as well as scheduling staff , accompanying our people we serve to medical appointments, reporting health status changes to the nurse and communicating with day service staff. They will develop natural supports and assist individuals with personal growth and reaching their goals. The ideal candidate will have compassion, previous experience assisting adults with special needs, strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as good judgment.

Full-Time position available; Flexible hours to include nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure persons served receive best possible help and care needed to live their best life

Staff development including improving competency through teaching, trainings and assigning corrective action when warranted

Schedule medical and dental appointments, follow-ups and coordinate with House RN

Administer or assign a designee for all in-house training for new staff

Convene and chair quarterly house meetings, write agendas and set clear staff expectations

Ensure all incident reports are completed and filed within 24 hours as required by DDS

Communicate doctors orders, update calendars, staff logs and notify all necessary parties of any medication changes

Review financials and weekly household money daily. Turn in every other week for Financial audit

Help to ensure proper nutrition and dietary needs are met

Complete and review staff chore list and ensure home is clean and safe

Write the house staff schedule, clear shifts on Paycom and ensure coverage of all shifts necessary for house operations

Ensure daily documentation is completed and approved through Medisked

Responsible for daily activities including taking care of and overseeing the home

Write and present reports documenting progress on residents IP goals

Perform monthly residence fire drills and home inspection forms

Transport persons served to and from activities and medical appointments

Maintain reports and help individuals achieve personal growth and reaching their goals

Performs other duties as assigned by the Residential Director

This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Residential Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

Minimum four years of experience in human services

Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, PMT and DDS Medication Administration Certification within six months of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment at MARC

Ability to act quickly and remain calm in a crisis

Must be able to complete all essential job duties, minimum qualifications, and physical efforts with or without a disability.

PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and driving.

Ability to stand, sit, use a telephone, and type at a computer.

Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of nonambulatory people.

WORK REMOTELY:

No

Qualifications

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is a not-for-profit agency which supports people with disabilities in Manchester, Connecticut and surrounding towns since 1952. MARC, Inc. embraces the philosophy that all people should live, work, and play in their community, making friendships and contributions consistent with their skills and abilities. MARC, Inc. ensures access to and maximization of presence and participation in Connecticut town life, opportunities to develop and exercise competency, opportunities to make choices in the pursuit of a personal future, and good relationships with family members and friends, with respect and dignity.

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer