BH Program Manager P43-00001

**PAID TRAINING**

Days/Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm PT 40 hrs/wk

GENERAL SUMMARY: (General Purpose of the Job)
The Personal Care Home Administrator/Residential Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance
to the direct support staff in the program as well as directing the day-to-day functions of the program, and assuring the
highest degree of quality resident care and services are delivered and maintained, in accordance with current Federal,
State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the personal care home.

ESSENTIAL PCH ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER FUNCTIONS: (Primary Responsibilities)
• Ensure a warm, enriching environment and that the needs of individuals are met on a daily basis.
• Have knowledge of, and be able to implement, the DHS 2600 regulations for personal care homes.
• Provides personal care services and supervises/directs staff members in providing personal care services in
accordance with regulations and support plans.
• Responsible for taking the lead during unannounced licensing inspections, maintaining program licensing and
assuring all licensing requirements are met at all times.
• Pre-license Individual Books with documentation.
• Maintain all other books/binders needed for licensing, ensuring that they are accurate, concise, complete,
legible and up-to-date at all times.
• Functions as a lead person in multiple group homes, if needed, providing services to individuals.
• Schedule, assist, accompany and participate in discussions with individuals during appointments in order to help
maintain their medical and physical health.
• Coordinates activities, including socialization, recreation and leisure activities.
• Responsible for the overall operation of the community residential setting to include housekeeping schedules;
cleaning; cooking; household shopping: i.e. food, supplies; notifying Program Director of repairs and purchases
needed for community residence.
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of, compliance with, and educating staff on, agency policies &
procedures.
• Collaborate with Program Director and Human Resources regarding paperwork required for staff to include
timesheets, interview to hire staff for programs, evaluations, verbal Warnings, Improvement Plans.
• Schedules and trains in-house direct care staff in accordance with regulations and policies and procedures.
• Ensure all staff requirements are posted for renewal to maintain position at each program (i.e.: Trainings, Driver
License, Physical).
• Assist with medication administration as needed, but no less than once a month.
• Conduct med cabinet/closet audits on at least a weekly basis to take inventory of items (daily meds, PRNs,
treatments, diabetic supplies, etc.) and to ensure medications are being administered properly.
• Communicate with physicians and the pharmacy to ensure medications are ordered and delivered promptly.
• Facilitate monthly staff meetings and supervise all staff.
• Attend monthly manager meetings and other meetings as assigned or requested.
• Must obtain no less than 24 hours of PCH training annually to keep license current.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• Education requirements as governed by regulations
• High School Diploma or equivalent (as per PCH program requirements)
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must possess or be able to obtain the PA PCH Administrator license/certification
• Minimum 1 year experience supervising staff
• Valid U.S. Drivers License and able to be insured on company policy
• Pass and maintain Medication Certification standard
• Human Service Experience and Household Management Skills
• Candidate will have 3 years' experience working in a Group Home setting
• Properly perform the techniques taught in CPR-AED/ First Aid.
• Properly perform lifting and carrying techniques up to 25lbs.
• Computer knowledge; Microsoft office business
• Telecommuter exempt

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Candidate will have excellent communication and time-management skills
• Candidate will have the ability to be a self-starter and work independently or as part of a team
• Candidate will have ability to function as a team leader; to supervise and motivate others; mediate problems
• Candidate will have ability to handle multiple priorities, be organized and energetic
• Candidate will be able to empower, understand and be familiar with services available in the community that
meet the needs of residents
• Unconventional Schedules; Fitzmaurice operates programs and services 24/7, 365 days per year

EOE