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A Group Homes job involves providing care and support to individuals living in a residential facility, such as those with disabilities, mental health conditions, or other special needs. Duties typically include assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, coordinating activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Workers in this field help residents develop independent living skills while offering emotional and social support. Positions may vary from direct care staff to managerial roles, depending on experience and qualifications.

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To thrive in a Group Homes role, candidates need a background in human services or a related field, knowledge of care regulations, and experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavioral needs. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, medication administration protocols, and basic first aid certification is often required. Excellent communication, patience, and conflict-resolution skills help foster a supportive environment for residents. These competencies ensure the wellbeing and safety of residents while promoting a positive, respectful group living atmosphere.

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Daily responsibilities in group homes often include supervising residents, assisting with daily living activities (such as meal preparation, hygiene, and medication management), developing individual care plans, and facilitating recreational or educational activities. Staff are also expected to document resident progress, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with healthcare professionals or social workers when necessary. The role involves ongoing direct interaction with residents, helping them build life skills and maintain routines. This active and supportive environment requires staff to be attentive, compassionate, and organized throughout their shifts.
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Residential Site Supervisor - Southside AGR - Conyers, GA.

Residential Site Supervisor - Southside AGR - Conyers, GA.

View Point Health

Conyers, GA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago

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Description
View Point Health
Job Title: Residential Care Provider (RCP)Job Code: SSS013/Client Support Worker SupervisorShift: Day/ Full time 40 Hours Per WeekJob Hours: Times May VaryBase Location: Rockdale Co. - Conyers, GADivision/Department/Program: IDD Residential Group Homes
The IDD Site Supervisor manages operations, supervises direct care staff, and monitors resident activity in a personal care home or other community residential site serving consumers with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Performs and trains staff on the basic premises of the residential services program: positive consumer interactions, respect for consumer rights and dignity, and use of normalization principles.
  • Counsels subordinate staff individually on job performance, monitors their compliance with agency, and program procedures and formally evaluates staff performance using methods and timelines prescribed by the agency.
  • Schedules staff to assure 24-hr. coverage of the residence, minimizes use of overtime working hours, and flexes or adjusts schedule when necessary to cover shifts.
  • Participates in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, commendation, promotion, and disciplinary adverse action of subordinate staff.
  • Reviews time records submitted by non-exempt subordinates for accuracy and completeness.
  • Applies consistent standards for approval or denial of leave that comply with agency policies and procedures related to use of leave and suggested minimum balances.
  • Regularly counsel employees whose leave balances or leave use are below standard and/or takes other appropriate disciplinary actions.
  • Ensures that time and attendance information submitted for each employee is complete and accurate by verifying leave approvals and records of time worked.
  • Promptly notifies the manager and/or the Human Resources office when salaried employees go off the payroll due to resignations or require pay adjustments for leave without pay or other issues.
  • Complies with legal requirements and agency policies regarding timelines and documentation for Family Leave requests and other requests for leave of absence.
  • Participates as a member of the treatment team for consumers under their care, providing input into treatment and discharge plans based on observation of consumer strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
  • Works with other service providers and staff in support of effective consumer treatment, linkage, communication, and continuity of service.
  • Provides leadership and support to subordinate staff on job duties to meet the goals and objectives identified in consumer treatment plans and to maintain the residence.
  • Writes progress notes and other supportive documentation that is compliant with program, payer, and agency requirements.
  • Keeps records on each consumer that complies with all VPH and other regulatory authority standards for content and maintenance.
  • Monitors and maintains the residential site and its equipment, supplies, and assigned vehicle according to all VPH and other regulatory authority standards necessary for compliance.
  • Ensures general cleanliness and orderliness of the site, vehicle, and equipment.
  • Communicates with landlords, Program Manager, and maintenance staff regarding physical site repairs and maintenance.
  • Ensures site and vehicle compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Uses personal vehicle for consumer transportation needs when agency vehicle is unavailable. Serves as safety officer for the site and is on-call for initial response to consumer, staff, or site emergencies.
  • Represents the site at meetings, tours and visits, inspections, audits, and evaluations.
  • Maintains, completes, and submits site management records, reports, and staff training records necessary for licensure, accreditation, and other requirements and according to set deadlines.
  • Stays up to date on training as required by VPH and all other regulatory authorities and ensures the same for subordinate staff.
  • Lifts and carries groceries and supplies and moves furniture for cleaning.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting, which includes one (1) year experience as a lead worker, team lead, or supervisory role; or One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Client Support Worker 3 (SSS012) or equivalent position.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least one year of experience working with MH/IDD populations.
  • At least one year of Specialize High Acuity experience.
  • Previous experience working in a Psychiatric Hospital setting.
  • Previous experience working in Mental Health Residential settings.
Requirements/Competencies:
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
  • Must have a valid Driver's License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
  • Must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
  • Requires TB Evaluation at pre-employment and annually.
  • Must successfully complete VPH New Hire Trainings, cross train at other VPH MH Homes, DBT Introduction Training and complete 16 hours of training annually
  • Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
  • Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
  • Must have the following technical skills - Word, Excel and Electronic Health Record (Care Logic)
  • Must be willing to transport residents in the company van.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients in an intense, specialized residential treatment setting.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to appropriately redirect challenging behaviors with DBT Skills of clients in an intense, specialized residential treatment setting.
  • Must be able to lift and carry groceries and supplies and move furniture for cleaning.
  • Must be able to assist disabled individuals on/off vehicle and secure seatbelts.
  • Must be able to use a gait belt and mechanical lift to lift and position individuals, as needed.
Benefits (for qualified employees):
  • State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
  • Paid New Hire Training
  • Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
  • No employee deduction for Social Security
  • Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
  • Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

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