POSITION SUMMARY
The Administrator in Training (AIT) will have an opportunity to learn hands-on leadership skills by supporting our Administrators in our Personal Care Homes located in Limeport and Quakertown.The AIT will learn the responsibilities for the development, implementation, and services required for obtaining a leadership role in a personal care home environment. This position will learn to supervise a team which includes professionally credentialed staff and consultants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Administrator in Training will learn to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Assists in ensuring that the quality and appropriateness of Resident care meets or exceeds company and industry standards.
- Assisting in ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation and reimbursement guidelines and standards.
- Coordinating team members' education, orientation, competency and skill development.
- Organizing, coordinating, and directing activities to provide resident care including monitoring evidence-based clinical care, assisting with hands-on resident care and scheduling.
- Working collaboratively with the Admissions/Marketing department to provide the most suitable accommodations for residents and transitions through the continuum of care.
- Reviewing admission records from a safety-first lens for completeness and accuracy.
- Collaborating with Environmental Services to prepare programs for incoming residents.
- Collaborating with the Social Service Department to ensure that resident concerns and family concerns are addressed and responded to in a timely and professional manner.
- Collaborating with the resident, significant other(s) and team members for completion of the Resident Assessment Support Plans.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the facility.
- Monitors monthly performance of facility in relation to budget and intervenes as needed.
- Identifies staffing and facility needs to provide quality outpatient and residential services in a safe environment.
- Develops and monitors performance standards of all employees and consultants.
- Makes provisions for continuous evaluation of the organization, its services, and its finances and follows up with appropriate adjustments in programs and budgets.
- Hires sufficient staff, clinical and support, to ensure quality services are provided in a safe environment. Terminates staff when performance deficits cannot be resolved.
- Plans a system to assure that all direct reports assume their responsibility to keep all records up-to-date and of high quality. Audits the med room to ensure compliance with medication requirements.
- Monitor the kitchen and dietary plans for the residents
- Review and approve discharge and placement plans.
- Ensures facility is a safe, clean, comfortable, and appealing environment for residents, visitors, and staff in accordance with company guidelines.
- Serving as a member on committees as requested.
- Serving as an on-call manager when needed.
KNOWLEDGE
- Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services regulations related to Adult Residential Care, as well as the department's Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG), as related to this position.
- Knowledge of Behavioral Health Practice Guidelines, as related to this position.
- Knowledge of how to manage a diverse group of persons and skill in doing so.
- Knowledge of current trends and developments in behavioral health care field.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR.
- Fluent in English and literate.
- Train the Trainer certification for medication training is not necessary but desirable.
SKILLS
- Must support the Mission, Vision, and Values of New Vitae Wellness and Recovery.
- Possess strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Must have ability to relate well with residents, families, team members, and the community.
- Ability to make fiscally sound decisions without compromising quality of staff and services.
- Time management skills.
ABILITIES
- Must demonstrate dependability, flexibility and a positive demeanor.
- Is reliable, responsible, and flexible.
- Able to form effective working relationships with residents, families and allies of residents, coworkers, and staff representing external organizations.
- Uses a teamwork style and cooperative posture in working with others.
- Is self assured, with the emotional maturity to withstand the stresses of the position.
- Demonstrates healthy interpersonal boundaries.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or Health Care Administration from an accredited college or university
Currently enrolled in a personal care home administrator training course
Preferred: Behavioral Healthcare Professional Licensure (LPN, RN, NHA)
OR Personal Care Home Administration License OR
2. Experience:
Required: A minimum of three years of recent (in the last 10 years) experience in a behavioral health setting.
At least one (1) year of management experience in a behavioral health setting.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands:
- Able to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to hear ordinary conversation and phone communications
Equipment Operation:
- Able to operate common household equipment (e.g. vacuum, washing machine, dryer, etc.)
- Able to operate common office equipment.
- Ability to drive/transport individuals in own vehicle and/or company vehicle
Hazards of Position:
- Physical/verbal aggression of residents
- Exposure to household cleaning products and second-hand smoke
- Slight risk of contact with blood-borne pathogens