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Form of workJob Title: House Manager
Department: Residential
Locations: Howard County (Riverside)
Hourly: $20.00
Position Overview: Assists with overseeing daily operations functions of staff and people we support.
Essential Job Functions:
- Participates in interviewing, selection, on the job orientation and training of employees.
- Manages staff schedules, ensures that the house has adequate coverage.
- Evaluates employee performance, makes recommendations related to performance improvement plans, provides feedback and coaching.
- Provides verbal and written disciplinary actions according to agency policies and procedures.
- Makes recommendations related to training needs, suspension and terminations.
- Hold monthly team meetings and supervisions with staff that need additional support.
- Responsible for the scheduling of all medical appointments in a timely manner.
- Accompanies supported person on appointments, when necessary, providing medical personnel with all appropriate information.
- Implements all prescribed/recommended treatment in accordance with regulations and agency policies and procedure.
- Informs supervisor of all developments within the program, especially any emergency situation.
- Completes all assigned follow-up activities as requested and in a timely manner.
- Foster positive, professional relationship with supported person, staff parents, and advocates.
- Ensures that food supply is adequate at all times.
- Ensures that houses are kept clean and staff are completing all related, necessary paperwork including shift checklists.
- House Manager will support person in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan (if applicable), and Nursing Care Plan.
- Check and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication.
- Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Administer and document medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements. All medication is completed through an eMAR. Medication administration follows the DDA nursing delegation model.
- Complete and maintain required trainings in accordance with DDA/State/Company regulations. This includes, and is not limited to, CPR/First-Aid, the Mandt System, certified medication technician course and regular recertification.
- Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings.
- Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.
- Encourage opportunities for decision making, self-help activities, and daily planning.
- All other duties that may be requested by Director.
Education:
High School Diploma required; Associates (AA) or Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree’s preferred.
Training and Experience:
At least two (2) years of supervisory or peer training.
Preferred DDA core competencies, Mandt Systems Training, CPR / First Aid, MTTP
Experience working with people with IDD/DD preferred but not required.
Other:
Must have current Driver’s License and meet the agency driving requirements.
Physical Requirements:
Applicant must be able to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours. Person must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more based on assigned supported person (using health and safety lifting / turning techniques or assistive devices).
Applicant must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.
Benefits:
Health: Health, Vision, Dental, supplemental coverage through Aflac. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Incentives: Company Paid: Short / Long Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Program
Work-Life Balance: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty
Financial: 403B plan, Employee Credit Union (SECU)
Training: Paid DDA and new hire training's, Paid Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification
Paid Medication Administration Training
*dependent on Full or Part time status
Please Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. All working hours and location may be subject to change.
