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Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.
Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.
Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.
Job Summary
Responsible for all the operations of the community home(s) under the general direction of the Program Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions
Oversee the work performance of all direct care staff
Develop staff schedule and publish
Collect, assimilate, approve, and submit all appropriate documentation for payroll processing
Complete annual performance evaluation
Ensure that all policies, rules, and regulations are followed and establish resolutions including administration of discipline, corrections, and reinforcements as required
Conduct staff meetings with direct care staff and provide training when necessary
Responsible for the health and welfare of the individual(s) served
Schedule all medical appointments
Advocate individual(s) served rights when appropriate
Schedule individual(s) served activities
Ensure fire and evacuation procedures are up to date and train accordingly
Enhance the quality of life for the individual(s) served
Participate in the selection and placement of new staff
Oversee all care and maintenance of the buildings and grounds for the community home
Schedule and make certain vehicle maintenance is completed
Responsible for the overall financial success of community home(s)
Maintain finances within the assigned budget
Process all invoices and submit them to the home office in a timely manner
Keep overtime to a minimum
Ensure all house inventories (food, supplies, clothing) are complete and proper amounts are available as needed
Make certain all efforts are made to maintain responsible utility, repair, and transportation expenses
Be in compliance with the standards for the annual survey
Prepare and submit any and all required documents in a timely manner (i.e. program notes, invoices/bills, state-required documents, payroll, individual(s) served financial information)
Oversee individual(s) served finances and ensure all policies and procedures are followed in the administration of such
Maintain a relationship with the individual(s) served family and work to ensure the best outcome
Serve as a role model for both individual(s) served and staff
Follow and enforce all policies and procedures of Evergreen
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D; college degree preferred
CMA certification within two (2) years of beginning the Home Manager position
At least three (3) years of direct support experience; some supervisory experience
Ability to communicate both in written and oral form
Good organizational skills with an eye for details
Physical Requirements
Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Regularly works in fast fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
Constantly alert and observant during working hours
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
Special Requirements
May be required to attend seminars or job-related training courses.
Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
Must be able to prioritize work tasks.
Employment Variables
Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. May be asked to work some evenings when required.
Working Environment
May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.