Home Director I NWLA

Job Description

Job Description

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 isnt just a job; its 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 : Home Director I

FLSA Classification : Exempt

State : Louisiana

Reports To : Program Supervisor

Created : October 1, 2021

Job Summary

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

Essential Job Functions

• Directs the entire operations and programming of one (1) community home
• Oversees 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 and provide training when necessary

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

Maintain finances within assigned budget

Manage assigned petty cash

Process all invoices and submit to home office promptly and on time

Keep overtime to a minimum

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

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

Qualifications / Experience / Job Knowledge

Physical Requirements

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

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Special Requirements

Employment Variables

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

Working Environment

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