Home Director I

Evergreen Life Services

Alexandria, Louisiana

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Cash Management, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Developmental Disabilities, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Relations, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multitasking, Payroll Administration, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Professional Services, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resolve Customer Issues, Staff Training, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Viruses, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Alexandria, Louisiana
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness resources
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Title: Home Director I
Reports To: Program Supervisor
Classification: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Created: October 1, 2021

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for all the operations of the community home under the general direction of the program supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Directs the overall operations and programming of one (1) community home.
  • Oversees the work performance of all direct care staff.
    • Create and maintain a staff schedule, ensuring it is communicated and published in a timely manner.
    • Collect, assimilate, approve, and submit all appropriate documentation for payroll processing.
    • Complete annual performance evaluations.
    • Ensure that all policies, rules, and regulations are followed and establish a resolution, including the administration of discipline, corrections, and reinforcements as required.
    • Conduct staff meetings and provide training when necessary.
  • Responsible for the health and welfare of individual(s) served.
    • Schedule necessary medical appointments.
    • Advocate for the individual(s) served rights when appropriate.
    • Schedule activities for individual(s) served. 
    • Ensure fire and evacuation procedures are up-to-date and train accordingly.
    • Enhance the quality of life for the individual(s) served. 
  • Participate in the selection, placement, and training of new staff.
  • Manages all care and maintenance of buildings and grounds for the community home.
  • Schedule and ensure vehicle maintenance is completed.
  • Responsible for the overall financial success of the community home(s).
    • Maintain finances within the assigned budget.
    • Manage assigned petty cash.
    • Process all invoices and submit them to the home office promptly and on time.
    • Keep overtime to a minimum.
    • Ensure all house inventories (food, supplies, clothing) are complete and proper amounts are available as needed.
    • Ensure all efforts are made to maintain responsible utility, repair, and transportation expenses.
  • Ensure compliance with standards for the annual survey.
  • Prepare and submit all required documents in a timely manner (i.e., program notes, invoices/bills, state-required documents, payroll, and individual(s) served financial information).
  • Oversee individual(s) served finances and ensure all policies and procedures are followed in the administration of such.
  • Maintain relationships with the families of each individual served and work to ensure the best outcome. 
  • Serve as a role model for both the individual(s) served and the staff.
  • Follow and enforce all policies and procedures of Evergreen.
  • All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short- and long-term considerations.
  • Championing Customer Needs: provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
  • Communicating Effectively: Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message. 
  • Delivering High-Quality Work: Make sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
  • Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE

  • High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
  • CMA certification within two (2) years of being in the home director position.
  • Three (3) years of direct support experience and some supervisory experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate well in both written and oral forms.
  • Good organizational skills with an eye for detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • Must be adaptable and have good decision-making skills.
  • Working knowledge of basic computer applications, with the aptitude to learn additional software and programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
  • Routinely works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
  • Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 
  • Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
  • Constantly alert and observant during working hours.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Will supervise a minimum of six (6) employees.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • May be required to attend seminars or job-related training courses.
  • Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
  • Must be able to prioritize work tasks.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
  • Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

  • Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. 
  • Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. 
  • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors. 
Compensation: $38,272.00 per year

About the Company

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Evergreen Life Services

Our mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve nearly 1,300 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Serve

  • Support individuals with disabilities physically, emotionally and spiritually.
  • Help them find self-worth and abilities.
  • Teach basic life and social skills, job and financial training and more.

Provide

  • Quality care for medical and behavioral needs.
  • Opportunities for meaningful employment.
  • An independent and abundant life.
  • A place they can call home.
  • Love, acceptance, value and friendship.

Champion

  • Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
  • Help society understand disabilities and how they can help.
  • Support individuals in making their dreams a reality.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1959
WEBSITE
http://www.evergreenls.org