House Manager
Company: Elk Hill Farm Inc
Location: Goochland
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your
contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and
families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health
professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each
other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to
succeed. Elk Hill was honored as a 2024 Top Workplace USA. The Top
Workplace USA winners are chosen based solely on employee feedback.
Winners of the Top Workplaces USA are recognized for the great
culture that exists at every level of the organization.If you would
like to work for a Top Workplace USA organization where the
decisions YOU make can impact youth and families of Central
Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you! We are an
organization that:Is honored as a 2024 Top Workplace USAIs a Top
Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient Has talented, hardworking
employeesAdvocates for mental health issuesOffers competitive
benefits, pay and pet insuranceHas a generous PTO and Holiday
packageOffers a 401(k) plan with 5% employer matchTuition
assistanceElk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and
families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability.
Adaptability. Longevity.PRIMARY FUNCTIONTo implement and supervise
a structured program of care consistent with the organization's
mission and the Program Director's overall residential program.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB EXPECTATIONS General:Maintain a high
standard of childcare during coverage, including appropriate
documentation of each shift. This also includes overseeing the
physical care of youth, their development of acceptable habits and
attitudes, providing behavior support and intervention, and helping
the youth meet their goals and objectives as outlined on their
individual service planProvide positive role-modeling of Elk Hill's
core values, as well as openness, honesty, and cooperation with
othersBuild and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with all
youth and their familiesAssist with training of new staff and
document training as requiredWork cooperatively with staff and
treatment team to improve the quality of programmingMaintain a
valid driver's license and good standing with Elk Hill's
auto-insurance policiesMaintain up-to-date certifications in
CPR/First Aid, and MANDTDemonstrate a high and on-going level of
competence in residential programming as well as motivation and
commitment as an Elk Hill employeeEnsure compliance with licensing
standards and Medicaid expectationsAs scheduled, provide rotating
AOC (administrator on call) support/coverageCover additional shifts
as needed to ensure appropriate staff coverageParticipate in
appropriate and ongoing supervision and staff development
trainingFrom time to time, may be asked to work in a group home
other than the regularly assigned group homePerform other duties as
designated by the facility's Program Director and Residential
DirectorFacility Management Responsibilities:Maintain adequate and
available supply of basic hygiene products, linens, detergents, and
general household supplies. Identify needs, and with Program
Director's approval and within budgetary guidelines, make purchases
as requiredDevelop, post, and maintain on file daily/weekly
meal-menus in accordance with licensing regulations and FDA
recommendations. Ensure counseling staff adhere to meal
schedulesMaintain a supply of groceries that support weekly food
menus, making food purchases with Program Director's approval and
within budgetary guidelinesEnsure overall cleanliness and
orderliness of the home in accordance with policy and procedures,
program expectations, and licensing regulationsEnsure home is in
compliance with inspected fire extinguishers, posted fire plans,
and emergency escape routesAdministrative Responsibilities:Monitor
residential staff's documentation and compliance in providing
psycho-educational programming. Provide the guidance and modeling
needed to support staff's complianceAssist the Program Director in
providing oversight of the facility's medication administration
program--providing consultation to staff as needed. Monitor
medication administration records (MARS) for compliance and make
routine reports to the Program DirectorIn coordination with the
Case Manager, ensure all prescribed medications are available for
administration, maintain adequate supply of over-the-counter
medications, and appropriately dispose of all expired or
discontinued medicationsProvide the facility's Program Director
with routine updates as to each employee's compliance with
implementing a structured program of care and psycho-educational
programming. Make additional reports to the Program Director as to
each counseling staff's quality and timeliness of required daily
documentationDocument staff and treatment team meetings. Maintain
documentation of youth's progress in phase programProvide monthly
supervision to all residential staff as assigned. Collaborate with
Program Director in completion of employee's annual performance
evaluationProgramming Responsibilities:Implement and oversee the
Program Director's psycho-educational programmingDevelop daily and
weekly programming schedules consistent with the facility's overall
structured program of care (documentation of implementing a
structured program of care). Ensure residential counselors
implement approved schedulesLead, implement, and supervise the
Program Director's group home and community-based employment
program for residents, including work-pay, allowance, and
restitution programs. Maintain balance sheets for youth's savings,
allowances, and restitutionsIn compliance with licensing
regulations and/or Medicaid standards, document youth's daily
progress towards his/her most updated service plan goals and
objectivesImplement and oversee daily log notes, psycho education
notes, and TLOA'sCORE COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:Working knowledge
of psychiatric diagnosisStrong organization and time-management
skillsProfessional writing skills, requiredOpen to giving and
receiving professional feedbackKnowledge of professional boundaries
and an ability to role model appropriate behaviors to youthAbility
to support constructive family contact and involvement in community
activitiesAbility to work effectively with others, including but
not limited to the treatment team and other internal and external
stakeholdersWorking knowledge of group dynamics and a basic
understanding of psychiatric diagnosisAbility to provide sound
documentation during routine shift coverageStrong relationship
skills with the youth being served as well as with professional
colleaguesAbility to be flexible in hoursSense of humorMust
demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill's service population's cultural
and socioeconomic characteristics CREDENTIALS AND/OR EDUCATIONA
baccalaureate degree in social work or psychology and two years of
professional experience working with children one year of which
must have been in a residential facility for children; OR,A high
school diploma, or a General Education Development Certificate
(G.E.D.), and a minimum of five years professional experience
working with children with at least two years in a residential
facility for children; ORA combination of education and experience
working with children as approved by the departmentHold current
certification in or ability to obtain certification in medication
administrationMust have up-to-date certification in the facility's
Behavior Management Program and can apply such skills as needed and
required in the day-to-day interactions with youthCertifications in
CPR/First AidMaintain a valid driver's license and good driving
record PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility and willingness to physically
perform all functions of the facility's Behavior Management
ProgramGood physical health and remain current with annual TB
screening and other certificationsAbility to traverse the
residential home as well as the surrounding areas which may include
uneven terrainMay occasionally lift 25 lbs TRAVELTransportation of
clients as needed/requiredTravel to/from stores to obtain necessary
items as needed/required Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is
at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce
respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does
not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national
origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,
disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee
organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or
other non-merit factor. It is the policy of Elk Hill to provide
reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or
candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause
an undue hardship for Elk Hill. Contact Human Resources for more
information. Note: This job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,
responsibilities or actions may change or new ones may be assigned
at any time with or without notice. Elk Hill Farm, Inc. reserves
the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at
any time.PI25829da8323f-25660-35706699
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