Direct Care Manager

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Full Time Goodyear, AZ, US

11 days ago Requisition

The role of Manager at a Developmental Disabilities (DDD) group home in Arizona is crucial for ensuring the well-being and quality of life of members with developmental disabilities.

Overall, the Manager play a vital role in creating a supportive, nurturing environment that promotes independence and enhances the quality of life for individuals in the group home.

Here are the key responsibilities and functions of a Manager and Program Director in this setting:

• Design and oversee individualized support plans that cater to the unique needs of each member.
• Develop programs that promote skill development, social interaction, and community involvement.

• Work as a Direct Care Professional, as needed.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff to ensure they are equipped to meet the needs of members.
• Ensure shifts are always covered in the home for proper staffing ratio.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Responsible for positive staff morale.
• Keep employees’ training and certification requirements up to date.
• Verify and approve staff timesheets and confirm punch requests daily to ensure accurate timecards.
• Act as a role model for the staff.
• Keep schedules posted in the home so all staff can reference.
• Provide recommendations to suspend or terminate staff as needed.

• Ensure that the group home meets all state and federal regulations regarding care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Implement quality assurance measures to continually assess and improve service delivery.
• Hold all staff accountable to the Reaching Beyond Handbook
• Ensure all member doctor appointments are scheduled and keep documentation as required by DDD
• Medication management
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of all digital and physical records in compliance with HIPAA and DDD guidelines.
• Facilitate routine emergency drills and ensure staff are trained in crisis protocols.

• Oversee the budget for the group home, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet program needs.
• Keep groceries and supplies stocked on a weekly basis
• Send receipts for all purchases to admin monthly

• Foster relationships with families, advocating for the needs and preferences of members.
• Engage with the local community to promote inclusion and support for members, including partnerships with local organizations.
• Create and implement a monthly activity calendar for all group homes.
• Coordinate and ensure members are attending daily programs (DTA/School)
• Coordinate home visits with parents/guardians and adjust schedules accordingly

• Develop and implement crisis intervention strategies and provide support to staff during challenging situations.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of members during emergencies.
• Available on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist with emergency situations and/or shift coverage.

• Maintain accurate recordsof members’ progress, incidents, and program effectiveness.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders, including funding agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all incident reports are submitted in accordance with DDD timing policy and keep a record of all incident reports in a folder
• Responsible for end-of-month PCSP reports being completed and sent to DDD in a timely manner
• Ensure member program goals are being implemented and tracked within group…