Senior Residential Home Manager - Dual Diagnosis

Job Details

Job Location:

Meyer House - Birmingham, AL 35150
Position Type:
Full Time

Senior Residential Home Manager of the Dual Diagnosis Program serves children and adults with autism and a mental illness disorder in our residential location. The dually diagnosed program within Glenwood is comprehensive and tailored for individuals confronting the unique challenges of a dual diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) alongside mental health conditions (MI). The Dual Diagnosis program is a highly structured 8-bed residential home and may have individuals with IDD only or dually diagnosed with IDD/MI.

This position reports to the Coordinator of Dual Diagnosis.

• Development and implementation of goals, objectives, and plans of operation.
• Organises the program to be consistent with the agency’s policies and philosophy of services.
• Provides timely documentation of program operations consistent with licensing and contract standards.
• Assesses the operation and needs of the program and provides clinical and administrative quality assurance.
• Recruit, select, and provide ongoing supervision of personnel.
• Responsible for the proper and planned use of physical and fiscal assets assigned for the use of the program.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day operations and client care of the program.

• Demonstrates understanding of adult development and the needs associated with these developmental stages.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing and maintains clinical records in accordance with standards.
• Provides/supports a safe environment by considering all environmental challenges.
• Builds self‑esteem through positive reinforcement and affirmation.
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff in goal setting, problem solving, and outcome achievement.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations applicable to client care.

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health service related field and two years’ experience in a direct service area.
• Alternatively, three years’ experience in a mental health illness residential setting.
• One to two years’ management experience.
• Professional licensure or certification preferred.
• Must be able to complete required background checks and required training.

Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Glenwood provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.