Group Home Manager - $3,000 Sign-On-Bonus
Company: Aspire Chicago
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Position Location: Waukegan, Illinois
Full Time
Position Summary:
Join the Aspire team in May to be eligible to receive a $3,000
sign-on bonus! Aspire Team Leaders manage and coordinate direct
services supporting people with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities living in Aspire community homes. This
is accomplished by coordinating with assigned Life Consultants to
ensure services are provided according to individual plans,
supervising direct support professionals to provide living
supports, responding to the unique needs and dreams of each person
to promote meaningful life experiences, and ensuring a safe,
healthy, comfortable home environment with the highest level of
proactive customer service. Aspire community homes are environments
where each person is supported to thrive and create connections
within their communities by partnering with peers, family, friends,
team members and other supporters. (The sign-on bonus is payable
over 12-months)
Position Responsibilities:
The following represents the primary position responsibilities, but
other related duties necessary to meet the needs of the
organization may be assigned.
Manage team in assigned community homes.
Schedule and assure proper support ratios according to the needs of
the people living in the community home; ensure overtime is kept to
a minimum (may include covering shifts and adjusting schedule).
Monitor, assign, and manage DSP required duties including
documentation within data management systems
Provide documented supervision to all direct reports to assure
total quality, agency, and departmental goals are met, including
hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, evaluation and talent
reviews, time off, disciplinary action.
Schedule and manage all DSP time off to include PTO, Holiday, Leave
of Absence, illness, according to policy and procedures
Schedule and create agenda for regular monthly team meetings.
Manage payroll for assigned DSP team; including time adjustments,
confirmation of additional shifts worked, monitoring logged time,
approval and final submission, and coordinating with the Human
Resources/Finance teams as necessary
Complete a minimum of one working shift per week in assigned homes
to keep abreast of and support home operations and provide service
modeling.
Provide on-call or leadership support for the Living program as
scheduled or as assigned.
Schedule, review and monitor DSP OJT's to proficiency with DSP's
within 90 days of hire
Schedule, review and monitor DSP required initial, annual, and as
scheduled training; including by not limited to AMTS/MANDT, CPR/FA,
Clinical Trainings, Rule 50, and Medication Authorization
Partner with Life Consultants and DSP's to provide optimal
services.
Work with Life Consultant and DSP's to provide assistance to each
person in accordance with each person's Individual Service Plan,
Clinical Plan, and Health/Wellness Plan and attend special meetings
for the individual as needed.
Advocate for each individual to ensure each is treated with dignity
and respect, given the opportunity to exercise his/her
individuality, and has access to explore opportunities of interest
to each.
Work with participants to explore and arrange for menu planning,
shopping, activities, outings, hobbies, etc., that focus on optimum
results as they pertain to physical fitness, entertainment, social
interaction, community participation, and education for each
individual.
Maintain the physical structure (maintenance, safety, and
cleanliness) of the assigned community homes; report need for
repairs, improvements, and risks.
Monitor home safety through environmental reviews, safety drills,
and policy/procedure implementation.
Manage all community home and participant funds to include LINK
cards, house account, and personal funds within budget parameters
(to include assignment of food and supply shopping)
Respond to medical and/or behavioral crisis situations and provide
support to fellow team members as needed
Complete documentation, support, and training to promote optimal
service quality.
Ensure compliance with required documentation including, but not
limited to the money log, mileage log, review of events, medication
tracking and reconciliation, task sheets, safety drills and
communication log and Electronic Health Record data
Maintain Authorized DSP status for all assigned community homes &
administer medications as needed
Provide on-call coverage as scheduled or as assigned.
Provide coverage of open caseloads as needed
Make recommendations and assist with changes in the development and
delivery of new and/or existing policies, procedures, services,
etc., to optimize quality assurance, reduce department deficits,
and maintain the integrity of the department and Aspire.
Comply with Compliance and Quality Enhancement initiatives and
protocols.
Complete all required trainings including but not limited to
AMTS/MANDT, CPR/FA, Clinical Trainings, Rule 50 Abuse Neglect
Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Reporting to this Position: Direct Support Professionals (DSP's),
Respite, Support Workers
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Requirements:
Required Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year experience supporting persons with
intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Additional Licensing/Certifications:
Valid Driver's License with good driving record.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to write
reports.
Ability to assess employee performance according to best practice
standards and provide feedback.
Working knowledge of PC operations and software including Microsoft
Office - Outlook, Word, Excel
Ability to use and adapt to various industry specific software
products including an Electronic Health Record
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
from families, employees, and the general public.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with participants,
employees at all levels, families, and the general public.
Ability to work flexible hours and days, including some
holidays.
Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships with all
stakeholders.
Ability to interact positively with individuals have intellectual
or developmental disabilities.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize
work.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field
preferred.
Previous experience supervising employees.
Leadership Competencies:
Achieves Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough
circumstances.
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply
their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new & better ways for the
organization to be successful.
Makes Quality Decisions: Making good & timely decisions that keep
the organization moving forward.
Tackles the Tough Issues: Stepping up to address difficult issues,
saying what needs to be said.
Physical Factors:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
regularly required to bend or stoop, walk and climb stairs, reach
with hands and arms, push, pull, talk, hear, and observe.
Able to assist people in moving from one position to another
including transferring from sitting to standing, repositioning,
transferring from one surface to another, or climbing stairs.
Duties are performed primarily in residential home, office,
classroom, and community settings. Work areas are restricted to
non-smoking.
Voted as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in
Chicago!
We know that Together, We're Better!
Aspire was founded in 1960 and is recognized as a leader in
providing bold, pioneering, and uncompromising services to adults
with developmental disabilities, their families and the community.
In 2019, we joined forces with NorthPointe Resources to be one of
the most recognized and respected disability service providers
across the Chicago metropolitan area, Lake County (Illinois), and
southeastern Wisconsin areas.
Full Time Benefits (regularly scheduled to work at least 37 1/2
hours per week)
Health Insurance
Benefit Time (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
13 Holidays
403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Insurances available
Aspire is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
PM22
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