Assistant Group Home Manager

The mission of Our House, Inc. is to provide healthy, stimulating and inclusive environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community residences, employment services, innovative day programs, social opportunities and related support services designed to help them achieve their full potential for living meaningful and productive lives.

Description:

The Assistant Site Manager supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with activities of daily living, community inclusion and in learning independent living skills in group homes or apartments and assists the Site Manager in managing the residence and supervising staff. The Assistant Site Manager assumes the Site Manager's responsibilities during the Site Manager's absence.

What You’ll Gain:

• Purpose-driven work that directly improves lives.
  
• Opportunities to grow and make a lasting impact in the DD community.

Job Type

• Full-Time

Schedule: Sunday: 7am-3pm & Monday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm

Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record & cannot have provisional driving restrictions.
• Own transportation to and from work and between work sites
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 21
• Must be able to attend and pass and maintain agency provided (Paid) trainings
• Demonstrated ability to enter notes for services and billing in an electronic health records system
• Intermediate to advance proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to provide Professional References during the Application Process

• Support residents in developing independent living skills such as nutrition, hygiene, money management, and social skills.
• Assist residents with personal care, including hygiene and medical needs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation.
• Promote community integration for residents.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required training sessions.
• Advocate for residents' rights and individual needs.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date records.
• Drive agency vehicles to transport residents to medical appointments and community events during your shift.
• Assist with supervising residential staff: provide training, assign tasks, monitor performance, and offer input on evaluations. Communicate staff needs or changes to the Site Manager.
• Support Site Manager with home/apartment management: maintain resident logs, assist with social and recreational planning, handle budgeting and spending, ensure maintenance of the home and vehicle, and facilitate weekly house meetings.
• Aid in residential development by helping set and achieve resident goals, collaborate with the Site Manager to develop resident goals through the Interdisciplinary Team and the IHP/ISP process.
• Track residents' progress toward IHP/ISP goals and document daily progress notes.
• Complete assignments given by the Site Manager.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Must ensure safety
• Physical ability to assist residents with mobility and personal care
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Able to work and think independently
• Lift/Force Requirement Weight: Constant 10 lbs; Frequent 25 lbs; Occasional 50 lbs

Benefits:

Our House, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits to employees:

• Full-time employee benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition assistance, matching 401K plan, plus generous vacation, personal and sick paid time off.

Disclosure:

Although Our House Inc. has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, Our House Inc. reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to, or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of Our House Inc., at any time, with or without advance notice. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will”. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Our House Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at HRdepartment@ourhousenj.org.