House Manager at First Resources in Ottumwa, IA

Title: House Manager

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Job type: Full-time

Openings: 1

Pay: $13.50 to $16.50 per hour

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm

First Resources Corp is hiring a full-time House Manager for one of our Centerville homes, where adults with intellectual disabilities and chronic mental illness live. You'll keep the home safe and well run, help each client work toward the goals in their Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP), and mentor the Direct Support Professionals who work with you. You'll have a steady schedule and a supervisor who stays in close contact.

Schedule

- Full-time

- Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm

What you'll do

- Support residents with daily living, personal care, laundry, housekeeping, appointments, shopping, and community activities, including transportation

- Follow each resident's PCSP and document progress toward their goals

- Plan menus and groceries, and run a weekly system for household tasks and cleanliness

- Help residents with money management and make sure medications are given correctly and recorded on the Medication Administration Record (MAR)

- Schedule and attend medical and mental health appointments, and document each one

- Mentor and train new Direct Support Professionals at your home

- Keep health logs, incident reports, and monthly paperwork complete and on time

- Respond calmly to emergencies, including behavior and medical situations and evacuations, using only non-aversive support techniques

- Stay in regular contact with your supervisor and coordinator about resident care and the condition of the home

- Welcome guardians, family members, and visitors, and protect resident rights and confidentiality

What you'll bring

- Patience, dependability, and good judgment under pressure

- Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort with email and Microsoft Office

- Good organization and time management skills

- Willingness to be trained in personal care, medication administration, and emergency procedures

- The ability to pass background checks

- High school diploma or GED

- Valid driver's license

- Prior experience in direct support, disability services, or leadership: preferred

Pay: $13.50 to $16.50 per hour.

Pay and benefits

• Pay: see the range above.

• Full-time benefits: health, dental, vision, Aflac, paid time off, sick time, holidays, retirement account, paid training.

• Part-time benefits: Aflac and retirement account.

• Paid training provided: Mandatory reporter, TBI, CPR, CPI-NCI, and more.

About First Resources Corp

First Resources Corp. is a private, non-profit agency providing a variety of services throughout Southeast Iowa. First Resources Corp. (FRC) opened its doors in September 1987 as a not-for-profit agency serving people with disabilities. Since that time, services have expanded but still serve the same mission.

First Resources Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. Employment depends on passing background checks.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent; experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess basic knowledge of the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program.
• Must possess basic knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions.
• Successfully complete all new hire orientation checklist.
• Satisfactory attend all required trainings by agency.
• Successfully complete the established medication administration training and observe pass medications accordingly.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company’s insurance.
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time and to work occasional evenings and weekends for meetings and/or events.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within the initial 30 days of employment, and actively maintain certification throughout employment.