AFC Group Home Manager

Heritage Homes, Inc. is seeking a qualified person to be home manager of our 6-bed adult foster care (AFC) home for adults that have developmental and intellectual disabilities in Grand Haven, Michigan.

The program supervisor is directly responsible for supervising the provision of the daily needs of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as providing direct services if scheduling needs make it necessary.

This position hires, schedules, and supervises direct support staff to promote a safe, caring environment and to ensure the care prescribed in each resident’s plan of service.

The program supervisor advocates and consults with case management, clinical support staff, family/guardians, and other agencies to address the needs, goals, and dreams of each resident. The program supervisor assists the corporation in the administrative responsibilities of the home to meet contract, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of one year of experience working with persons that have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and the completion of training as approved by MDHHS
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, State and CMH personnel and medical service providers
• Willingness to be flexible in scheduling and to be on-call for emergencies
• Basic typing and computer skills; proficiency in typing, composing emails, and using Microsoft Word and Excel, is preferred.
• Demonstration of reliability and trustworthiness is necessary
• Clear criminal history and good driving record required
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and TB test
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity with or without corrective lenses/aids to observe clients and detect signs of changes in client behavior, adverse medication reactions, or other activity or event requiring intervention
• (Must also meet the essential job requirements for supervisor. Please ask for job description.)

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year of management or supervisory experience in any field, preferably in group home environment
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field and 2 years of experience working with persons that have developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities or aged.

This is a salaried, full time position with benefits, starting salary commensurate with experience. The salary scale starts at $41,246/year. Hours are generally first shift Monday thru Friday AND as needed for emergencies or to fill home scheduling needs on various shifts.

Full time benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; short term disability insurance; life insurance; 401k plan; and annual accruals of 2 weeks’ vacation, 6 days sick time, and 2 days personal leave.

**To apply, please send a cover letter that clearly states your qualifications along with your resume.**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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