Home Manager Supported Living

This position is responsible for ensuring that all primary responsibilities are delivered in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, County Boards of Developmental Disabilities & Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) guidelines and other regulatory bodies. As a Beacon Employee, you are expected to be aligned with the goals, mission and corporate philosophies of the organization, and to perform in accordance with Beacon’s Mission and our “I CARE” core values – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Has solid knowledge and understanding of person-centered planning and service delivery.
• Provide service delivery in compliance with the ISP and company procedures.
• Attends regular staff meetings and communicates regularly with DSPs, Program Specialist, nurse, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Routinely observing and communicating with people supported to assess effectiveness of program implementation.
• Ensure people supported are aware and involved in all aspects of their supports and services.
• Assist in development, implementation and on-going evaluation of service plans that are based on the person’s preferences, needs and interests.
• Consistent completion and review of all service documentation to ensure it is being completed accurately and is submitted administration in a timely manner.
• Maintains their first allegiance to the people they support by demonstrating respect and supporting problem-solving skills.
• Understands and promotes UN Declaration of Human Rights and the Bill of Rights of People with DD; teaching and modeling rights to people supported.
• Understands, follows and supports DSPs in following the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) code of ethics.
• Helps people supported to develop/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with their peers, family members, friends and others in the community.
• Assists people supported in navigating community, including providing transportation when necessary for social, medical and general needs.
• Encourage and assist people supported with enhancement of daily living skills
• Ensure the health and safety of the person supported are maintained through administration of medications according to Delegated Nursing guidelines and regular review of the MAR .
• Report all unusual incidents (UI) and major unusual incidents (MUI) according to company policy and procedure and Ohio DODD guidelines.
• Review the monthly employee schedule when posted. Oversee that employees are adhering to schedule, assist in managing shift coverage and ensure each staff is under 40 hours a week.
• Respond in a timely fashion (within 15 minutes for emergencies) to phone calls at any time.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the person’s home and purchase cleaning products weekly or as needed to ensure continued health and safety for people supported and employees.
• Stay current on all company policies and procedures. Observe DSPs, enforce company policy and report specific employee issues to Program Specialists immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities of All Employees

• Communicates in a clear and concise manner.
• Proactively helps others, within and across departments.
• Recognizes accomplishments and shares successes.
• Demonstrates respect and professionalism when interacting with others.
• Goes out of their way to include people supported in their community and have positive relationships with neighbors.
• Problem solves when concerns arise.
• Is flexible and adapts to change.
• Prioritizes and completes the most important tasks first.
• Anticipates possible problems and takes action to prevent them.
• Does not gossip, rather finds positive ways to communicate and share concerns with others.
• Completes responsibilities in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Is honest and proactive when mistakes happen.
• Does what they say they will do.
• Documentation information in a clear, concise, and legible manner.
• Proactively attains the information needed to be the best.
• Recognizes when lacking a necessary skill and seeks advice and/or assistance.
• Shows interest through listening and demonstrating empathy.
• Smiles, says hello, and introduces self to people supported and their circle of support.
• Asks people supported and their circle of support if they have additional needs or questions.
• Acknowledges requests and communicates a timeline for response and/or resolution.
• Maintains a positive and professional relationship with people supported and their circle of support, employees and other community and business contacts.
• Maintains confidentiality of all issues and subject matters and observes individuals’ rights.
• Completes mandatory initial and annual training prior to the expiration date to maintain skills.
• Participates in required meetings.
• Follows safety regulations at all times and addresses safety issues that may arise.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• The Home Manager will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must have experience working with individual service plans or behavior support plans.
• One year of supervisory experience leading others preferred.
• Must hold current CPR and First Aid
• Must hold current Medication Administration / Delegated Nursing Certificate.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable transportation, possess a Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must have criminal record that qualifies you for developmental disability employment, based on the Ohio Revised Code.

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