Home Manager

Company: Volunteers of America Mid-States
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.






OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the daily operations of a supported living home for persons with developmental disabilities. Includes supervising and training a team of Direct Support Professionals covering all shifts in the home. 24 hour availability via pager is required to supervise the team of Direct Support Professionals covering shifts in the home.




REQUIREMENTS:

--- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma.

--- Experience working in Human Services or related field.

--- Supervisory and direct care experience preferred.






RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain safety of home environment and cleanliness of home while following Volunteers of America policies and procedures for home safety.
  
• Supervise and assist consumers in maintaining wholesome and productive lives with emphasis on assuring that opportunities are provided for consumers to achieve that which they envision.
  
• Perform all training of Direct Support Professionals per mandated curriculum as required by state and Volunteers of America policy.
  
• Accompany consumers on all scheduled or emergency medical appointments/consultations.
  
• Attend all Interdisciplinary Team meetings/Circles of Support as assigned by Residential Coordinator.
  
• Complete all weekly, monthly and quarterly documentation to assure compliance with ISP and to state regulations.
  
• Train all staff to Specific Individualized Training per ISP - detailed visions, negotiables, non-negotiables, likes, dislikes, fears, etc.
  
• Plan and coordinate leisure, recreational and social activities.
  
• Assist consumers in maintaining relationships with family, friends and guardians.
  
• Develop staff schedules within budgetary constraints and guidelines to provide staff ratios based on consumer need and approved cost plans.
  
• Review hours worked, on an ongoing basis, and authorize pay by signing off approval on timesheets of Direct Support Professionals.
  
• Reconcile scheduled time and actual time worked by each staff member. Participate in weekly determination of overtime use and participate in implementation of plan to alleviate unnecessary use of overtime as dictated by budgets. This is done in conjunction with the Residential Coordinator.
  
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance and discuss with Residential Coordinator.
  
• Recommend and administer disciplinary action for staff not meeting a satisfactory performance or violation of company policies.
  
• Participate in interviewing and hiring process.
  
• Submit weekly report on staff and consumers to Residential Coordinator and Program Director.
  
• Initiate purchase requests in a timely manner to meet the needs of the consumers served.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  BENEFITS:
  --- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
  --- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
  --- Life Insurance
  --- Long-Term Disability
  --- Short Term Disability
  --- Flexible Spending Accounts
  --- Health Savings Accounts
  --- Critical Illness
  --- 403B Retirement Savings Plan
  --- Employee Assistance Program
  --- Paid Vacation Time (based on eligibility)
  --- Paid Sick Time (based on eligibility)
  
  
  
  
  
  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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