Overview
Residence Manager (Finance)
The Manager oversees the daily operation of the residential facility, including staff supervision, treatment planning, and maintenance of the physical plant to ensure quality services to all residents and to assist in maximizing the functioning of emotionally disabled adults in order to prevent hospitalization.
Essential Function
Support the individual by maintaining a comfortable home environment. Examples include but are not limited to:
* Ensure shifts have adequate coverage and alert the Program Coordinator when essential staff call out to ensure appropriate coverage within the residence.
* Inform SS of schedules and responsibilities and verify adherence from direct observations.
* Manage the DCCs by documenting house and occurrence logs; ensure SS complete goals according to method.
* Ensure SS implement behavioral support plans as needed based on direct observations.
* Attend semi-annual, annual, and special meetings at schools and/or day treatment programs; communicate professionally with schools and/or day treatment programs when necessary.
* Complete monthly clothing inventories and monitor weekly medication distribution; collaborate with nurses on medical issues or concerns; assist with scheduling medical appointments and ensure medications are ordered.
* Ensure quarterly drug regimens are completed, reviewed by the pharmacist, and placed in the record; document contact with schools, day treatment programs, and families.
* Ensure fire drills are conducted according to schedule; inform clinical teams of needed program and recreational supplies.
* Adhere to agency policies and procedures and attend all necessary meetings as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
* Maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, DCC, SS, clinicians, supervisors, support and administrative staff.
* Demonstrate understanding of abuse and incident reporting regulations; collaborate with Quality Assurance on internal investigations and reportable incidents under Justice Center review.
* Understand and convey the agency philosophy regarding behavior modification, communication, and community inclusion.
* Inform the Program Coordinator of outstanding staff performance and any staff disciplinary concerns; inform RN and Nursing Administrator of consumer medical concerns or changes in behavior.
* Perform DCC/SS responsibilities in the absence or shortage of staff to ensure a safe and healthy living environment.
* Provide in-house training to new employees; may be assigned other tasks and duties.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or related human service field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience
Minimum 3-year experience working with developmentally disabled population, preferably in a residential, health, or treatment-related setting.
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.
* A minimum of 3 years administrative/managerial experience with emotionally disabled population.
* Must successfully complete Medication Administration Course within 90 days of employment.
* Excellent management, communication and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated competency in written, verbal, and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards.
* Proficiency with basic computer usage and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Experience working with the CRP population preferred.
* QDIP Certification preferred.
* Valid NYS Driver's License required.
* Ability and willingness to obtain certification in SCIPR Competencies and advance to Promote Competencies.
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services prohibits harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with employee ability to perform duties may result in discipline up to discharge.
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