What are the responsibilities and job description for the Location Manager position at The Arc of Central Alabama?
Description
About This Job:
The Location Manager oversees the daily operations of a residential site, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all residents. This role plays a crucial part in fostering independence and promoting the well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Location Manager leads a team of direct support professionals, manages resources effectively, and ensures compliance with all regulatory standards.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Education:
The Location Manager is responsible for the daily operations of a residential site, ensuring a secure and enriching environment for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). You will lead a team of direct support professionals, manage resources, and maintain regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring high-quality care that promotes independence and community inclusion, managing schedules and performance, and addressing maintenance requests.
Additionally, you will implement agency policies, maintain accurate records, collaborate with stakeholders for coordinated care, participate in on-call rotations, and manage the site budget. This role requires a commitment to person-centered care and the ability to effectively manage a team and resources to support the well-being of residents.
About This Job:
The Location Manager oversees the daily operations of a residential site, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all residents. This role plays a crucial part in fostering independence and promoting the well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Location Manager leads a team of direct support professionals, manages resources effectively, and ensures compliance with all regulatory standards.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Leads and supervises a team of direct support professionals, providing training, guidance, and support.
- Ensures the provision of high-quality care and support to Persons Served with IDD, promoting their independence, choice, and inclusion in the community.
- Manages staff schedules, performance, and development, addressing any performance issues promptly and effectively.
- Monitors service delivery to ensure that it meets the individual needs and preferences of each resident, adhering to their individualized service plans.
- Manages maintenance requests and ensures the upkeep of the residential site, maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment.
- Implements and enforces agency policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation, including incident reports, medication logs, and resident progress notes.
- Collaborates with families, guardians, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and person-centered care.
- Participates in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support and respond to emergencies as needed.
- Manages the site budget and ensures responsible use of resources.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and best practices in providing support.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and supervise staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, including HIPAA and Medicaid.
- Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Ability to lift, bend, and transfer individuals as needed.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
- Work is performed in a residential setting.
The Location Manager is responsible for the daily operations of a residential site, ensuring a secure and enriching environment for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). You will lead a team of direct support professionals, manage resources, and maintain regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring high-quality care that promotes independence and community inclusion, managing schedules and performance, and addressing maintenance requests.
Additionally, you will implement agency policies, maintain accurate records, collaborate with stakeholders for coordinated care, participate in on-call rotations, and manage the site budget. This role requires a commitment to person-centered care and the ability to effectively manage a team and resources to support the well-being of residents.