What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Manager position at Abbott House?
Job Summary
The Residence Manager is responsible for the supervision, coordination and overall operation of the residence. The Residence Manager oversees the protective oversight of all individuals we support, staff development as well as the fiscal and facility management functions.
General Responsibilities
The Residence Manager is responsible for the supervision, coordination and overall operation of the residence. The Residence Manager oversees the protective oversight of all individuals we support, staff development as well as the fiscal and facility management functions.
General Responsibilities
- Ensure that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals is maintained at the highest possible level.
- Assure compliance with 624 Regulations.
- Responsible for supervision of the Assistant Residence Manager and all direct support staff including per diems.
- Evaluate probationary and permanent staff performance recommending advancement, disciplinary action, and/or termination to the Unit Administrator.
- Review time sheets for accuracy and forwards to the Unit Administrator.
- Develop and monitor staff schedules, ensures adequate coverage, and minimizes overtime.
- Process time off requests and forward request to the Unit Administrator including budget tracking sheet and per diem sheets.
- Adhere to budget guidelines and hourly staffing allotment specific to the house
- Review and monitor individuals funds.
- Maintain and review incident reports and take appropriate actions according to department policy and OPWDD regulations.
- Supervise implementation of programming and data collection for in-house behavioral plans, Res Hab goals and training programs (goals).
- Ensure data reporting to Behavior Therapist.
- Ensure Service Delivery Record documentation is reported in writing to the Finance Department monthly.
- Conduct regular staff and clinical meetings submitting minutes to Unit Administrator.
- Provide/coordinate on-going in-service training for staff as pertains to service delivery.
- Maintain records of all required certifications.
- Prepare and review monthly reports i.e. facility reports, vehicle log, fire drills, water temperature
- Perform all necessary activities assigned to further the agency’s mission
- 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. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Computer – The Residence Manager must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
- Office Equipment- The Residence Manager is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
- Communication - The Residence Manager needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
- Writing - The Residence Manager must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
- Driving - The Residence Manager must have a valid Driver’s License and be willing to drive agency vehicles.
- Lifting - The Residence Manager may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
- Push/Pull - The Residence Manager may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
- Sitting - The Residence Manager may sit 50-60% of the working day.
- Standing - The Residence Manager may stand 10-20% of the working day.
- Walking - The Residence Manager may walk 10-20% of the working day.
- Stooping -The Residence Manager may occasionally stoop. This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
- Kneeling -The Residence Manager may occasionally kneel. This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
- Crouching - The Residence Manager may occasionally crouch. This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.
- Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers. The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.
- High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- At least one year’s experience in a supervisory capacity in a community-based program for developmentally disabled individuals
- Valid driver’s license
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Represent yourself and the Agency in a professional and courteous manner
- Know, understand, and continually practice the Agency’s Standards of Conduct
- The Residence Manager is contracted for 40 hours a week. Flexibility is required and ability to be on-call 24/7 to direct the operations of the program.
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