House Manager

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Salary: $53,497PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):


* Supervises the day to day operation of the home in a manner that complies with regulations and Agency standards.


* Provides supervision and training to people with intellectual disabilities in order to promote growth toward his/her highest potential.


* Supervises the Lead Staff and Direct Support Professionals working within their assigned residence and ensures accountability.

In collaboration with the Division Manager is responsible for any disciplinary actions for all reporting staff including the issuance of verbal and written warnings.

Recommendations are made to the Division Manager for performance improvement plans, suspensions and terminations.


* Provides weekly checks of all service and medication books; reports errors/omissions promptly to the Division Manager and completes audit forms as required.


* Maintains the highest level of professionalism and is responsible for being the role model for staff; maintaining a positive approach at all times.


* Coordinates and participates in direct support staff training by orienting new staff, arranging for staff to attend training sessions, and supporting ongoing staff development.


* Ensures fiscal responsibility and management by supporting individuals with banking; managing, and implementing household budgets, including but not limited to, petty cash, food orders and the individual's funds.


* Insures that incident and seizure reports, activity calendars, weight charts, fire drills, outgoing mail, supply requests, inventories, etc.

are accurate and submitted within established timeframes.


* Completes employee performance evaluations in a timely manner.


* Participates in the IP planning process.


* Ensures quality leisure activities are planned and carried out.


* Maintains the residential home and assigned vehicle(s) to ensure cleanliness, organization and safety and takes corrective action when necessary.


* Takes necessary action in emergency situations in accordance with agency policies and reports such incidents to appropriate personnel per Agency policy and procedure.


* Transports persons served to medical appointments, adjunct therapies, and other activities.


* Communicates with families and other external personnel.


* Communicates with the delegating nurse to coordinate medical services and ensure compl...