Group Home Manager

$500 hire bonus once trained and 90 days of employment!

We also offer medical and dental benefits, paid time off and sick time, life insurance, Verizon discount, and an employee assistance program. 

General Summary

The Group Home Manager is responsible for the overall monitoring of consumers in their care as well as for the training and supervision of the Assistant Manager and the Direct Care Staff.  Group Home Mangers are held accountable to the administration of the Group Homes division of MFS.  All responsibilities are carried out within the policies & procedures of MFS, all state & federal laws and guidelines, the MFS Ethical Code and the NASW Code of Ethics, insurance and funding source mandates, and accreditation standards. 

Minimum Level of Education, Training, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; training and/or experience working with the developmentally disabled population preferred.  

Satisfactory completion of Direct Support Professional Training with MCCMH, First Aid, and CPR.

Must have a valid license to drive in the State of Michigan with a good driving record.

Must have a physical examination that includes screening for communicable diseases, and be certified as free from such diseases.  

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Treats all consumers with respect as adults while encouraging self-determination and the greatest amount of autonomy possible. 

Respects consumers’ rights, including right to privacy and confidentiality; models respect for consumers and their rights for direct care staff at all times.

With the assistance of the Assistant Manager, interviews and hires Direct Care Staff, orients new staff to the agency direct care staff; orients new staff to the agency  and MFS’ procedures; oversees staff’s attendance at MORC required training and trains staff in training required by MFS.  Trains staff regularly in response to incidents and complaints, and regularly reviews critical training pieces. 

Ensures staff are trained on emergency procedures and implements emergency and evacuation drills in collaboration with the Assistant Home Manager and the Director and Assistant Director of Residential Services.

Maintains accurate records and documentation, including: daily and living logs, health care chronological, medical sheets, incident reports, program books, vehicle manuals, petty cash, consumer funds and any other documents or procedures used by the group home. 

With the assistance of the Assistant Manager, conducts performance evaluations for direct care staff after six months of employment and annually thereafter.  

With the assistance of the Director/Assistant Director, implements disciplinary action and develops corrective action plans with staff as indicated.  

Is willing and able to perform all duties identified in the Direct Care Staff job description. 

Attends all group home manager meetings, trainings, and in-service sessions. 

Trains direct care staff in care related policies and procedures.  Observes medication administration for staff newly certified in medication administration before staff member administers meds independently.  Reviews medication procedures at least annually with all staff, and observes staff prior to completing the annual performance evaluation.  

Inspects home regularly and conducts and/or coordinates monthly emergency drills with Assistant manager; reviews outcomes and reports inspection findings and drill performance to administration.

Prepares reports on consumer outcomes (progress on PCP) and other QA indicators identified for monitoring at least quarterly and provides to Director/Assistant Director.

Reports directly to the Director of Group Homes regarding all consumers and issues relative to their specific group home, and advises of any facility or contract compliance issues that are identified.

Maintains effective communication with the consumer’s family, support systems, and placement agencies. 

Coordinates home, school, and vocational goals and activities for each consumer. 

Is on call as required by the position, except when an appropriate alternate is identified. 

Provides accurate communication to all consumers regarding programs & progress. 

Organizes and maintains consumer records, medications & appointments as needed. 

At the discretion of the Director, the House Manager may represent MFS in the community through attendance at various functions and is expected to always present a professional and ethical image of MFS.

Note: in the event that another staff member, and/or assistant manager is unable to relieve the shift, it is always the manager’s responsibility to remain in the group home and continue to perform the above duties and responsibilities until relief arrangements can be made and replacement staff arrive. Situations in which this may occur include severe weather conditions, automobile accidents, medical emergencies, and/or work program closures.