Group Home Manager South St

Position Title : Group Home Manager South St

Job Location : Bennington, VT

Education Level High School

Salary Range : $51438.66 - $51438.40 Salary / year

Job Shift : Day

Job Category : Non-Credentialed Position

Description : Why join UCS?

Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County.

As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partnersa statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencieswe deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

Why is UCS a great place to work?

Qualifications :

T he Group Home Manager is responsible for the daily operations of South Street Group Home, the supervision of the group home staff, the case management of residents, and adherence to regulations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

STAFF DEVELOPMENT :

Provides direct supervision to residential staff; coordinates scheduling of time according to the needs of the program; participates in and co-leads staff meetings; advocates for the staff; conducts performance evaluations; participates in selection of new staff and hiring process; provides orientation to newly hired staff; ensures completion of orientation checklist.

CLIENT SERVICES :

Provides case management to residents of the group home, establishes service goals; assists clients in obtaining benefits; provides direction of ADLs for clients; assists in following treatment plans; provides basis for money management skills; acts as direct line for clients to case manager, therapists, and medical director by attending disposition meeting as needed and Treatment Team meetings; communicates with other service providers both in and out of the agency.

HEALTH RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES :

Ensures coordination of medical appointments for residents and to clients residing in the community; ensures medical needs of the residents are met. Maintains medication administration certification. Supports clients in taking their prescribed medication. Facilitates good relationships between CRT and community physicians.

RECORD KEEPING :

Responsible for accurate record keeping in conjunction with client bills for the residential program; monitors paperwork of staff; is responsible for documentation required for clinical records; and keeps activity log of all clients admitted to the residential program.

AGENCY PARTICIPATION :

Attends AMH / CRT managers meetings; works with division director and medical director in providing services to clients in crisis. Consults with Community Support Services Manager and Division Director about residential needs of CRT clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Relevant experience in the mental health field is required. Experience in a residential setting is preferred. Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other Human Services field is preferred. LPN with appropriate experience would be considered. Supervisory experience preferred.

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