Classification

Exempt

Reports To

Operations Administrator,

Residential Treatment 
Residential Manager, PRTF

Job Description

Summary/Objective

       The Residential Manager is responsible for providing and supervising direct programming and support services for individuals with complex needs, including those with intellectual/developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral health conditions. Services will be provided from a strengths-based lens, leaning into Trauma Informed Care and evidence-based treatment modalities. The Residential Manager will ensure that services are delivered in a in accordance with company mission, vision, and values. Working with individuals, employees, a multi-disciplinary team, and parents/guardians, the Residential Manager advocates for individuals' needs and ensures the provision of high-quality care.

• Supervises assigned employees; screens, interviews and recommends applicants for hire; recommends assignments; transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, grievance resolutions, and other personnel actions; evaluates employee performance; develops and implements employee work schedules.
• Directs, supervises, and assists in planning overall operation of residential home; arranges work assignments and schedules the ensure proper coverage; maintains adequate supplies, materials, food and equipment; prepares and maintains system of program evaluation; ensures nutritionally balanced meals are planned and prepared; coordinates medical services, appointments, nursing procedures as trained and needed; assists with the preparation of and operates facility within annual budget; provides for and supervises the accurate accounting and expenditure of resident funds.
• Supervises and provides assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Individual Service Plans to assess, review and meet needs of individuals; monitors programs of individuals in accordance with individual residential program reviews and evaluations to ensure adequacy of services; coordinates resident services with community agencies and employers of individuals; supervises, provides and coordinates program management services; coordinates procedures for admission and procedures for progress reporting as related to elements of Individual Residential Plans as developed and implemented; supervises and provides for the health and safety of all individuals assigned.
• Provides liaison services with parents/guardians, employees, community agencies and other interested parties.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies, contract requirements, accreditations, and county/state/federal regulations for all assigned programs. 
• Prepares and submits required reports, documentation, and correspondence within identified timeframes and deadlines.
• Provides staff training in accordance with company and departmental requirements; develops training programs as needed.
•  Operates company vehicles.
• May perform delegated nursing tasks and/or procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Human Development or related field, OR at least 3 years of experience working in social services, residential services, or with people with behavioral health conditions, autism spectrum disorder, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities 
• Must be able to lift, bend, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in and perform physical crisis management intervention as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications in First Aid and CPR - adult, child and infant; delegated nursing
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Strong communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills – including electronic health record, spreadsheets, and word processing tools – and ability to learn new programs expeditiously

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• One year of supervisory experience
• One year of experience in residential programming
• Two years of experience working with people with behavioral health conditions, autism spectrum disorder, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities 

SPECIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with Hoyer lifts

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical activities for this position involve:

• Balancing
• Stooping
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Reaching
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Carrying(up to 50 lbs.)
• Crouching
• Crawling

The essential sensory and communicative activities include:

• Feeling
• Seeing
• Speaking
• Hearing

An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:

• Inside Environmental Conditions
• Outside Environmental Conditions
• Exposure to Blood

• Exposure to Bodily Fluids
• Combative Individuals

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises a team of Behavior Technicians. Based on assigned program, this position may also supervise Assistant Managers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary as schedule requires. The schedule could require 8 hours weekly, but no more than 16 hours per week of “in schedule” work as schedule demands. Location on-call will be shared among fellow Managers. A minimum of one week per month of on-call will be required.

Travel

Travel is primarily local to assigned program location(s). Travel to Main Office, and other residential programs around Central Ohio may be required at times.