Group Home Administrator

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1380219 1 John F. Murphy Homes, Inc. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: ADMINISTRATOR JOB CLASS: Regular, Exempt; Level II REPORTS TO: Residential Manager DATE: 01/06/2021 (revised) I. SUMMARY STATEMENT: (Purpose, objectives and functions of the position) The Administrator is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support to the staff and people served at the program supervised. The goal is to provide a safe home environment in which each individual(s) living there has the opportunity to develop skills, abilities, and the autonomy to make choices that will improve quality of life. Each person we serve requires emotional support and guidance in the development of skills related to daily independent living, family and community life. In addition to having developmental disabilities, many people served have acute and/or chronic physical / psychiatric conditions which require evaluation and treatment. These services are provided by or under the direction of professionals, which are coordinated by the Administrator. The Administrator is involved with a wide variety of tasks which may include habilitative training, monitoring an individuals health, chauffeuring, assisting with bathing and preparing meals. This requires a great deal of flexibility and the ability to prioritize. Carrying out these responsibilities will require accountability and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and for following JFM policies and procedures. II. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (Performed personally or in collaboration with others) PROFESSIONALISM: The Administrator must: maintain confidentiality at all levels; conduct business while maintaining a positive and cordial relationship with fellow employees, people served, family members / guardians, providers, and the public; maintain professional boundaries and conduct; dress appropriately for the days activities. The Administrator must demonstrate and support the goals, values, and philosophy of the organization. ORGANIZATION: The Administrator must be able to organize and prioritize the tasks of the job in an efficient manner. As part of the daily routine this may mean preparing reports/proposals, making health care/therapy appointment arrangements for the people who live in the home. Additional tasks will include but not be limited to setting up and maintaining computerized records timely and accurately for in-house training, employee educational data, workers compensation losses, workers compensations first report information, terminated employee data, and cost accounting for habilitation plans. COMMUNICATION: The Administrator must communicate directly and in a clear, concise manner with the people supported, employees, families, state agencies, providers, etc. verbally and in writing; return phone calls on a timely basis. Must be able to give and follow written and verbal directions. Communication / interactions with people supported must always be respectful and in a manner in which the person likes to be addressed and engaged, consistent with how the staff interacts and communicates with all other people of the same age. This includes meeting the persons preferences regarding name to be used, communication style, tone and volume of voice, and technique. Such interactions / communication may need to be revised regularly during the interaction according to input or feedback from the individual. Respectful interaction and communication style and technique is of particular importance in challenging or difficult situations. Staff communication (to include non-verbal communication such as gestures or facial expressions) that concerns the people supported shall never be conducted in the pr esence of the individual as if the person is not present. Furthermore, when discussions or interactions in the presence of the person supported shall always include the person, with full acknowledgement of the persons presence and provide opportunity for 2 the person to participate, regardless of the persons interest or ability. NUTRITION: The Administrator is responsible for proper nutrition of the people living in the home and as such, will develop, implement and oversee a planned menu which is to be followed in the preparation of daily meals. The Administrator will ensure that the