Job Summary
The House Manager is a first level managerial position at a home/apartment. He/She may oversee more than one
home/apartment under the direct oversight of an Associate Director.
The House Manager is a first level supervisor. They may oversee one or more homes with/without an Assistant
House Manager.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Oversees the operations of group homes and personnel.
- Reviews and monitors program data collection (House Manager)
- Oversees and monitors client finances; Monitors all client medical charts.
- Performs duties of Residential Supervisor, as needed.
- Prepares work schedule and reviews timecards.
- Attends staff meeting, providing input and ideas.
- Oversees the maintenance of group home and Center vehicles.
- Maintains inventory of resident clothing needs.
- Maintains communication with family and friends of clients.
- Attends quarterly and annual meetings with residents.
- Oversees the purchase of group house supplies and equipment.
- Attends prescribed training on programs.
- Attends applicant interviews and performance evaluations.
- Transports residents to various destinations as directed.
- Responds to emergencies situations as needed.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Responsibilities
- Ready and willing to step into a DSP responsibility as needed.
- Knowledge of proper methods to train developmentally disabled individuals.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the operations of group homes for developmentally
disabled individuals.
- Knowledge of Individual Life Span Plan (LSPs).
- Ability to review all client accounts and financial records; (House Manager)
- Ability to maintain and review records of client activities.
- Ability to review and monitor program data collection, enter new programs into data books, and
reconcile data.
- Ability to oversee the operations of assigned personnel.
- Ability to follow all personnel policies and rules of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations 24 hours a day.
- Ability to satisfactorily complete all necessary in-service training, and ability to obtain CPR and basic
first aid and medication administration certification.
- Must be able to lift 50 Ibs.
- Must be able to stand, bend, reach high for items at different times during tour of work
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a demonstrated safe driving record.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Associate degree in Human Services (Preferred)
- 3 years working in human services, preferably with adults or children with disabilities
- High school diploma, or equivalent with 3-5 years progressive experience in human services
