Manager of Group Homes - Hamden

OVERVIEW

This residential group home is seeking a Manager to oversee daily operations for six individuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compliance: Ensure the home meets all licensing regulations (DDS, Health Inspection, Fire Marshall, ICF if applicable).
• On-Call Duties: Be on-call for Marrakech residences as scheduled.
• Supervision: Supervise the Assistant Manager/Supervisor and all direct care staff.
• Management Meetings: Regularly meet with the Marrakech Management Team to discuss residential issues.
• Financial Oversight: Maintain individual finances, bank accounts, and petty cash, ensuring proper documentation.
• Habilitation Reports: Complete and submit habilitation reviews/reports on time to the Program Director.
• Teaching Strategies: Develop and implement individual teaching strategies and coordinate all PST meetings.
• Records Management: Ensure compliance with DDS and/or ICF regulations regarding admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Hiring Process: Participate in hiring, including interviews and site visits for external and internal candidates.
• Staff Orientation: Orient new staff with shadowing and in-service training.
• Staff Support: Provide ongoing supervision and training to staff as needed.
• Entitlements Coordination: Work with the Client Funds Coordinator to ensure individuals receive entitlements (e.g., SSI, Medicaid).
• Site Checks: Conduct regular spot checks at responsible sites and report findings.
• Staffing Management: Ensure staffing patterns adhere to critical information and financial parameters.
• Daily Schedules: Implement program schedules that include daily living skills and community recreation.
• Service Delivery: Ensure participants receive all services identified in their service plans.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain individual records according to policy, ensuring reports are updated and complete.
• Communication: Maintain positive contact with individuals, families, vocational programs, and healthcare providers.
• Needs Coordination: Coordinate medication administration and medical appointments, ensuring emotional and medical needs are met.
• Community Engagement: Foster a sense of community through individual-centered activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of the Assistant Manager, Supervisor, and direct care staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or two years of related experience/training.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including one year in a supervisory role.
• Other education/experience variations will be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid CT Driver's License
• DDS Medication Certification
• PMT Certification

SCHEDULE

• Su-Th 8a-4p (40 FT).

SALARY

• Starting at $20.37/hour, increasing to $20.91/hour after the introductory period.

• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
• Paid Holidays




• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas




• Paid and Unpaid Leave for:




• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Disaster Relief Volunteer
• Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
• Military Leave




• Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
• External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
• 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
• Educational Benefits, Including:




• DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities




• Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
• Staff Recognition Program
• Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:




• Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)
• Marrakech's Homeownership Program
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Recruitment Referral Bonus




• Other Corporate Discount Programs