House Manager

Experience Structured Living

Job Title:House Manager *Male Facility* Will Live on Premises

Reports To: ESL Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Wage:

$20.00/Rent Inclusive

Rent: TBD

Start Date: TBD

*This position requires residency at the house* Expected hours: Thursday-Mon 7-11 am + 4-8 pm

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Experience Structured Living is to provide a unique blend of housing and support services tailored to individuals coping with mental health conditions and to go beyond traditional housing by fostering an environment that promotes independence and resilience.

We are committed to treating clients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the California Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

• ESL ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation.
• ESL employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with clients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors.
• ESL provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals and objectives of the program.
• Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client’s needs are out of the scope of our practice.
• ESL will ensure that discharge from housing/treatment is conducted in accordance with California rule standards.
• ESL will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner.
• ESL strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety.

SUMMARY

The House Manager at ESL is responsible for performing advanced indirect and selected direct client care duties in support of the clients living skills program in a competent manner under the direction of the Housing Director. The House Manager provides general oversight of the housing environment and reports all environmental needs as it relates to supporting clients, to the operations and housing director. The House Manager also conducts Case Management duties including but not limited to assessing, planning and facilitating care coordination to meet the client's individual needs.

AGE/CLIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Client Population Served: Adult (18 & older)

Population Served: Persons meeting DSM5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without cooccurring psychiatric illness, and psychiatric illness with or without substance use disorders.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

• Adheres to all ESL & SIR Policies and Procedures
• Conducts self in a manner that represents ESL’s values
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and ESL concerns
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all clients are woken up by 7:00 a.m.
• Facilitate morning meeting/meditation and chores
• Make sure client’s maintain proper hygiene and dress appropriately
• Review client schedule daily and specify outside appointments and activities
• Conduct a weekly inventory of client medications and contact MS Department to ensure timely refills
• Observe clients taking daily medications as prescribed adhering to medications times
• Communicate with the MS Department and Directors of medication incident reports and med changes needed.
• Facilitate client transportation to CCI and outside appointments and activities in a timely manner
• Conduct meal planning sessions and ensuring clients have listed all necessary ingredients for their meals and create the grocery list
• Manage weekly household expenses providing receipts and reporting remaining funds
• Counsel clients as needed for behavioral issues
• Updated Master Schedule Board and Client Information Station with schedule changes and chore list
• Implement weekly UA test schedule and confirm
• Oversee preparation for new clients in housing (make bed, notify existing clients of new addition 19. to their room, etc.)
• Ensure clients are attending three outside meetings a week
• Collect and review client Meeting Attendance Sheets and Pass Requests
• Schedule daily store-runs and manage cash and/or credit cards dispensed
• Conduct Pass down with Support Staff

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in behavioral health care, preferred.
• Attainment of at least 18 years of age
• A Health Screening with negative TB Test Results  Current CPR/ First Aid certification.
• D.L. or Government I.D.
• Should be experienced House Manager or Mental Health Technician, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of House Manager.
• Basic knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
• Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands
• Must possess a reading and writing level that provides for clear expression and/or understanding of assignments related to job description.
• Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADULT, 18yrs+)

• Allows client to maintain control; involves client in decision-making and planning of care, as appropriate to condition and situation.
• Encourages participation in care.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected adult vital signs.
• Recognizes abuse/neglect potential.
• Encourages family support.
• Recognizes/respects concerns over interruption of work/plans/separation from family, etc.
• Recognizes fears regarding potential life style changes.
• Encourages verbalization of fears and anxiety; maintains age-appropriate communication

PROMOTES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT:

• Performs duties in a manner that upholds OSHA standards for exposure control
• Follows infection control policies and procedures
• Adheres to facility and department safety policies
• Reports all potential safety risks
• Completes incident reports
• Supports employee health and infection control policies
• Responds correctly to codes and drills
• Maintains refrigeration temperature log
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner
• Maintains equipment in proper working order and follows correct procedures in equipment use

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality always.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this 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 occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals. When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed always.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person