Assistant House Manager

WORK INCORPORATED•Braintree, MA

2d•$25 - $25

About The Position

The Associate House manager/Case Manager is responsible for implementing individual service plans and for facilitating as normal an atmosphere and routine life as is possible in the community residence for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Education, Special Education Social Work, or related Field or one plus years related experience and actively enrolled in a related degree program.
Possession of a valid Massachusetts Drivers License and access to a vehicle in accordance with WORK INC policy.
An acceptable CORI and SDIP.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, ability to create and interpret graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical data in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
The ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, financial reports and legal documents.
The ability to respond to common inquiries of complaints.
The ability to effectively present information to the Board of Directors, employees, program participants and members of the business community.
Good standing balance, defined as the ability to stand and walk without a loss of balance.
Full upper extremity range of motion defined as the ability to obtain: Full shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation. Full elbow flexion, extension, supination and pronation. Full wrist flexion, extension, radial and ulnar deviation.
Normal upper extremity strength defined as the ability to move the specified body part through a full range of motion against maximum resistance.
Full lower extremity range of motion defined as the ability to obtain: Full hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation. Full knee flexion and extension. Full ankle flexion and extension.
Normal lower extremity strength defined as the ability to move the specified body part through a full range of motion against maximum resistance.
Full trunk range of motion as defined by the ability to obtain full flexion and extension, rotation and side bending.
Full cervical range of motion as defined by the ability to obtain full flexion and extension, lateral flexion and rotation.
Continuous: Walking, talking, standing, hearing
Frequent: Lifting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs
Occasional: Bending, stooping, sitting

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of maximum independence, responsibility and self-worth.
Smooth operation of the program when the House Manager is off duty.
Integration of Quality of Life ideals into daily management and future program development.
Assesses program participants independent living skills.
Designs and implements skill acquisition and behavior management programs for consumer case loads.
Collects necessary data to demonstrate the effectiveness of training programs, design data collection forms.
Prepares and implements written quarterly individual service plans, progress notes and treatment plans.
Provides on-the-job supervision to CTS when the House Manager is not on duty.
Maintenance of records for program participants on caseloads in a timely and complete manner.
Provides guidance and support to program participants, as needed.
Meets regularly with program participants vocational case managers, families, therapists and other support staff to assure a coordinated and consistent programming.
Participates in the DMR ISP process.
Assesses consumer needs for supportive services and making referrals to the appropriate agency as necessary.
Makes arrangements for periodic and as needed medical and dental care.
Assists program participants in using community resources.
Designs and implements money management programs for all program participants.
Attends regular house meetings, staff meetings and individual supervision.
Attends in-service training programs.
Ensures the cleanliness maintenance of building and grounds.
Ensures staff coverage and provide coverage when needed.
Obtains Human Rights Officer and Fire Safety Officer Certifications.
Carries out duties as assigned by House Manager/Residential Director.
(The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks indicated and may include other duties as assigned- Assistant manager also required to sign the Community Training Specialist Job Description)
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with WORK Inc.s company policy and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees Planning, assigning, training and directing work Addressing complaints and resolving problems.