Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Build a Future with VERLAND as a House Manager

Sewickley, PA 15143 - Main Campus

Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide Compassionat e Care as a House Manager at the Sewickley campus . Our Mission is that "We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect. Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges. "

Our staff are responsible for providing excellent care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Verland's Vision is simple "To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities."

Two-weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individual’s support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of employment.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Program Director, supervises the care and training delivered by the direct care staff for ID/D individuals in a congregate ICF setting. This is a salaried, exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train the direct care staff, provide orientation to new staff, and participate in the training and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Process and prepare all necessary documentation for team meetings.
• Develop an activities schedule for the individuals assigned; ensure community outings are regularly scheduled and attended.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the homes to ensure that daily programs and activities are conducted.
• Ensure that all materials and supplies needed for the home are available.
• Ensure that all assigned direct care staff complete required reports and documentation.
• Process incident reports according to Incident Management process.
• Conduct House meetings as necessary.
• Monitor goal and procedural objectives implemented by direct care staff and report findings to QIDP.
• Initiate disciplinary procedures.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for the individuals and function at all times to ensure the health, safety, and emotional welfare of the individuals.
• Perform CI investigations when necessary.
• Understand and implement requirements of union contract.
• Work as a DSP when needed.
• Perform other job duties as required to include, but not be limited to, daily participation in mealtime and personal care programs, and transporting/escorting individuals to pertinent hospital/medical appointments and activities through a hands-on approach.

• Must have knowledge of current practices and regulations in the field of Development Disabilities, along with a thorough understanding of training principles.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with the individuals and direct care staff and to prepare necessary written documentation.
• Must possess the ability and empathy needed to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all individuals, direct care staff, fellow employees, and supervisory staff.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, superior leadership, and organizational skills.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Two or more years’ work experience in the ID/D field, with some supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have all required clearances and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assist in lifting over fifty (50) pounds, which may require bending, squatting, and turning to achieve proper positioning/placement of individuals.
• Must have the knowledge and the physical capability to participate in applying physical restraints.
• Must be capable of maneuvering mobility devices.
• Required for this position is the ability to see, hear, speak, write, stand, sit, walk, and drive.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs