Residential Manager

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Established in 1962, Block Institute is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to our mission-driven approach, we believe in building meaningful relationships, embracing challenges as opportunities, and inspiring and being inspired every day.

Summary:
Block Institute is seeking a dedicated and experienced Residential Manager to oversee the operations of one of our Group Homes. The Residential Manager ensures that the residence runs efficiently, remains in regulatory compliance, and provides a high quality of life for all residents and staff.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are essential to the role. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Ensure the development and implementation of all aspects of quality programming in their Residence.
• Use discretion and independent judgment involving the comparison and evaluation of possible courses of conduct, which may affect business operations or have significant financial impact.
• Authority to waive or deviate from established rules or policies while maintaining open communication with direct supervisors and/or upper administration for best business practices.
• Significantly influence hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, discharge, reward, or discipline of employees; adjust employees’ grievances; assign duties and schedules; and responsibly direct employees under their supervision.
• Operate the Residence within the prescribed budget.
• Develop, implement, and monitor service plan goals for all residents, ensuring timely submission of required paperwork.
• Develop and maintain effective communication patterns with all staff, residents, and families, in conjunction with the Program Coordinator.
• Secure and coordinate all required or desired services, including medical, psychological, educational, work-related, food, clothing, shelter, financial, etc.
• Develop and document all goal/outcome reviews; hold mandated meetings as required and ensure all invitations are made to required parties.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all required paperwork, including communication logs, medical logs, Program books, goal books, meeting minutes, schedules, attendance, etc.
• Coordinate staff and create an effective team.
• Supervise dietary and housekeeping needs, including purchasing, maintenance, and bookkeeping.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with other central Agency Departments such as Finance, Human Resources, Corporate Compliance, Medical, etc.
• Ensure all regulations are met related to medication storage and administration; must be able to pass the AMAP certification course.
• Ensure the Residence operates within all State, Federal, and Agency Policies and Procedures.
• Oversee all residential monitoring systems and develop new systems as needed, such as staff schedules, finances, payroll issues, medication issues, etc.
• Prepare and/or ensure preparation for all staff meetings and case reviews on a consistent basis.
• Provide training to Assistant Manager, Direct Support Professionals, and residents as required or needed.
• Ensure all vital information is shared with the Program Coordinator and Director of Residential Services.
• Provide on-call coverage/supervision seven days a week or as designated by the Director.
• Ensure the residence is maintained in an aesthetically pleasing, clean, and safe manner.
• Attend mandatory in-service training and demonstrate compliance with all regulations and Block Institute policy and procedure requirements.
• Learn and master the use of any and all software systems and technology utilized by the Agency on a Program by Program basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise the Assistant Manager, Direct Support Professionals, RN or LPN (if applicable), and any other Clinician assigned to the Residence.