Group Home Manager South St

Company: United Counseling Services
Location: Bennington
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Group Home Manager South St Job Location: Bennington, VT Education Level High School Salary Range: $48838.40 - $48838.40 Salary/year Job Shift: Day Job Category: Non-Credentialed Position Description: Why Join UCS:For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community. UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community. We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community. Qualifications: The Group Home Manager is responsible for the daily operations of South Street Group Home, the supervision of the group home staff, the case management of residents, and adherence to regulations.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:STAFF DEVELOPMENT:Provides direct supervision to residential staff; coordinates scheduling of time according to the needs of the program; participates in and co-leads staff meetings; advocates for the staff; conducts performance evaluations; participates in selection of new staff and hiring process; provides orientation to newly hired staff; ensures completion of orientation checklist. CLIENT SERVICES:Provides case management to residents of the group home, establishes service goals; assists clients in obtaining benefits; provides direction of ADLs for clients; assists in following treatment plans; provides basis for money management skills; acts as direct line for clients to case manager, therapists, and medical director by attending disposition meeting as needed and Treatment Team meetings; communicates with other service providers both in and out of the agency. HEALTH RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensures coordination of medical appointments for residents and to clients residing in the community; ensures medical needs of the residents are met. Maintains medication administration certification. Supports clients in taking their prescribed medication. Facilitates good relationships between CRT and community physicians. RECORD KEEPING:Responsible for accurate record keeping in conjunction with client bills for the residential program; monitors paperwork of staff; is responsible for documentation required for clinical records; and keeps activity log of all clients admitted to the residential program. AGENCY PARTICIPATION:Attends AMH/CRT managers' meetings; works with division director and medical director in providing services to clients in crisis. Consults with Community Support Services Manager and Division Director about residential needs of CRT clients. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Relevant experience in the mental health field is required. Experience in a residential setting is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other Human Services field is preferred. LPN with appropriate experience would be considered. Supervisory experience preferred.Valid Driver's LicensePIb8c5b0c13d3c-37820-37283538

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