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Group Home Manager
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What they do
A Nursing Home or Home Health Administrator manages staff and operations at a long term care facility. Oversees admission and care of residents, staff hiring, billing and finances, compliance with regulatory requirements and building maintenance. Maintains professional licensing requirements. Manages staff, recordkeeping, billing, finances, and other administrative work for a home health care program, where aides assist clients with personal, household and some health-related services in their homes.
$98,718 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
Lead, supervise, coach, and develop a team of Direct Support Professionals to provide exceptional care and support. Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals living in the home while promoting dignity, independence, and person-centered services. Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with agency policies, Medicaid, APD, and licensing requirements. Collaborate with Behavior Analysts, Nursing, Residential Coordinators, guardians, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure each individual's needs are met. Oversee the implementation of behavior support plans, medical recommendations, and person-centered goals. Coordinate medical appointments, transportation, medications, and follow-up care as needed. Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and fully stocked home environment while ensuring maintenance concerns are addressed promptly. Monitor staffing, provide ongoing training and coaching, and foster a positive, accountable team culture. Support individuals in participating in meaningful community activities and developing skills that promote independence and quality of life. Respond professionally and effectively to emergencies and other situations requiring leadership or decision-making. Schedule & Availability This is a salaried leadership position responsible for overseeing the operations of a residential home that provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Managers typically work a combination of daytime and afternoon/evening shifts, averaging three afternoon/evening shifts (approximately 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) and two daytime shifts (approximately 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) each week. Managers also participate in an on-call rotation, which generally includes two weekend on-call assignments each month. While overnight supervisors and other members of the leadership team provide support after hours, Residential House Managers are expected to be available by phone and respond as needed to urgent situations or emergencies involving the home they oversee. The benefits package offered by ECHO includes:- Competitive Pay (highest starting rates in the field!)
- Insurance (health, dental, vision and Aflac, all at affordable rates!)
- Paid Time Off (your birthday is even a paid holiday!
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Pass a Level 2 Background Check
- 1 year exp. in care taking (youth camps, mental health facilities, elder or childcare, etc.)
- Valid Driver's License
- At Least 18 Years Old
- Ability to pass physical restraint training course & implement restraints as needed
- 1 year management experience required for manager's positions