What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Group Home Manager position at AVIDD Community Services of NJ?
Avidd Community Services of New Jersey, Inc proudly serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bergen, Morris, Warren and Somerset Counties. Our residential and community-based programs are designed to foster independence, build life skills, and support individuals in leading meaningful, self-directed lives.
We are actively seeking a Full Time Residential Manager for our residential home in Basking Ridge, NJ serving individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in Morris County.
As a Residential Group Home Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the individuals we serve. Encourage and support our individuals with independent living skills. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about caring for others.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree preferred, High School Diploma / GED required.
- 5 years of group home management experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the IDD community and services.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to undergo pre-employment requirements.
Duties of the Role:
- Supervise and train all staff to ensure completion of their duties.
- Create and manage the staff schedule.
- Attend to the physical welfare of the individuals served including but not limited to: transporting to medical appointments, administering the individual’s medications in accordance with prescription and addressing & reporting accidents, incidents and/or behaviors as needed.
- Attend to all personal care including but not limited to: toileting, dental hygiene (brushing and dental flossing if necessary), bathing, reposition, lift and transfer any individuals who utilize wheelchairs when necessary.
- Be a contributing member of the IDT and attend ISP meetings.
- Coordinate recreational programs.
- Completion of monthly fire drill reports.
- Oversee the financial running of the home, petty cash, and individual’s Personal Needs Accounts.
- Report and coordinate all maintenance needs.
- Complete individual’s census and attendance records.
- Review Electronic Health System data daily for completion and accuracy.
- Be on call and responsible for handling all emergencies and staffing issues.
- Ensure that the house programs and physical environment provides a safe, enriched, and respectful atmosphere for the consumers in accordance with DDD Licensing Standard and Avidd Community Services of NJ Policies and Procedures.
Benefits & Perks:
- $1,000 Sign on Bonus.
- Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) at great rates.
- Paid Training.
- Paid Holidays- including 3 Floating Holidays.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Sick time.
- 403b.
Pay Rate: $25.50-28.50.
Salary : $26 - $29