Job Duties:
As a House Manager, this position is primarily responsible for providing staff supervision and leadership and ensuring quality of care for all participants. The House Manager is also responsible for coordinating services and support via a person-centered plan that addresses complex behaviors, medical needs and crisis issues. In addition, this position is tasked with enforcing a multitude of state regulations and City policy and procedure.
And here's the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $4,000 hiring bonus!**
Specific Duties
Implement policies and procedures regarding the operation of various residential services to include, but not limited to, Supportive Living, In-Home Supports, Independent Living Supports and Group Home supports
Responsible for the case coordination of 10-12 residential participants that are primarily diagnosed with an intellectual disability and may have co-occurring disorders, complex medical issues, and behavioral needs.
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid leave.
**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.$1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
$1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
$1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
Official City Job Description:
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.005042.3.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (psychology, mental health, special education, social work) and three (3) years experience working with persons with intellectual disability OR experience and/or training equivalent to seven (7) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for working with persons with intellectual disabilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid drivers license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Professional licensure as a QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional) may be required for some positions. ALL POSITIONS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume
Preferences:
Experience working in an ICF, group homes, or adult DS residential services.
Experience supervising DSPs or similar direct care staff.
Experience creating and maintaining staffing schedules.
Experience working with adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Experience with residential facility management.
Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.