Residential Group Home Manager

Avidd Community Services of New Jersey, Inc proudly serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Somerset, Morris, Bergen, and Warren Counties. Our residential programs are homes that are settled in various communities throughout suburban North Jersey. Each home is custom suited to its residents, their abilities, needs and personalities. Avidd strongly believes in fostering independence and teaching life skills.

We are actively seeking a Full Time Residential Manager for our residential home in Lake Hopatcong (Jefferson County) serving individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in Morris County.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree preferred, High School Diploma / GED required.
• 5+ years of group home management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the IDD community and services.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to undergo pre-employment requirements.

Role of a Group Home Manager:

• Supervise and train all staff to ensure completion of their duties.
• Create and manage the staff schedule.
• Attend to the physical welfare of the individuals served including but not limited to: transporting to medical appointments, administering the individual’s medications in accordance with prescription and addressing & reporting accidents, incidents and/or behaviors as needed.
• Attend to all personal care including but not limited to: toileting, dental hygiene (brushing and dental flossing if necessary), bathing, reposition, lift and transfer any individuals who utilize wheelchairs when necessary.
• Be a contributing member of the IDT and attend ISP meetings.
• Coordinate recreational programs.
• Completion of monthly fire drill reports.
• Oversee the financial running of the home, petty cash, and individual’s Personal Needs Accounts.
• Report and coordinate all maintenance needs.
• Complete individual’s census and attendance records.
• Review Electronic Health System data daily for completion and accuracy.
• Be on call and responsible for handling all emergencies and staffing issues.
• Ensure that the house programs and physical environment provides a safe, enriched, and respectful atmosphere for the consumers in accordance with DDD Licensing Standard and Avidd Community Services of NJ Policies and Procedures.

What Does Avidd Offer?

• $1,000 Signing Bonus
• Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision) at great rates.
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays- including 3 Floating Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick time
• 403b

Pay Rate: $25.50-28.50