Community Home Manager Available

Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities. Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Working at Evergreen Life Services isn't just a job; it's a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Position Description : Community Home Manager I

FSLA Classification : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Program Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsible for all the operations of the community home(s) under the general direction of the Program Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Oversee the work performance of all direct care staff

Develop staff schedule and publish

Collect, assimilate, approve and submit all appropriate documentation for payroll processing

Complete annual performance evaluation

Ensure that all policies, rules and regulations are followed and establish resolution including administration of discipline, corrections and reinforcements as required

Conduct staff meetings with direct care staff and provide training when necessary

Responsible for the health and welfare of individual(s) served

Schedule all medical appointments

Advocate individual(s) served rights when appropriate

Schedule individual(s) served activities

Ensure fire and evacuation procedures are up to date and train accordingly

Enhance the quality of life for individual(s) served

Participate in selection and placement of new staff

Oversee all care and maintenance of the buildings and grounds for the community home

Schedule and make certain vehicle maintenance is completed

Responsible for the overall financial success of community home(s)

Maintain finances within assigned budget

Process all invoices and submit to home office in timely manner

Keep overtime to a minimum

Ensure all house inventories (food, supplies, clothing) are complete and proper amounts are available as needed

Make certain all efforts are made to maintain responsible utility, repair, and transportation expenses

Be in compliance with standards for annual survey

Prepare and submit any and all required documents in a timely manner (i.e. program notes, invoices / bills, state required documents, payroll, individual(s) served financial information)

Oversee individual(s) served finances and ensure all policies and procedures are followed in the administration of such

Maintain relationship with individual(s) served family and work to ensure best outcome

Serve as a role model for both individual(s) served and staff

Follow and enforce all policies and procedures of Evergreen

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Experience / Job Knowledge

Education : High school diploma or G.E.D; college degree preferred

CMA certification within two (2) years of beginning Home Manager position

At least three (3) years direct support experience; some supervisory experience

Ability to communicate both in written and oral form

Good organizational skills with eye for details

Physical Requirements

Constantly moves about to coordinate work

Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines

Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Constantly alert and observant during working hours

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Will supervise

Special Requirements

May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses.

Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.

Must be able to prioritize work tasks.

Employment Variables

Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some evenings when required.

Working Environment

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.

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