Home Life Manager

Job Summary

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English; moderate mathematics skills for documentation and household budgeting.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain tact, emotional resilience, and a positive outlook in challenging situations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean three-year driving history.
• Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.
• Clearance of a Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI fingerprinting (as applicable).

• Adequate physical mobility to perform all essential direct care tasks, including frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds independently.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including the safe transferring of individuals.

Maintains the skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate:

·Medical & Adaptive Gear: Mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, adjustable beds/chairs, and specialized shower equipment.

·Household Systems: General appliances, laundry facilities, and utility systems.

·Administrative Tools: Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, digital payroll/time clock interfaces, and basic office suite equipment (copier/scanner).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care that encourages individuals to maintain or attain their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Protect the comfort, privacy, and rights of all residents, ensuring an environment rooted in dignity and respect.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, feeding, toileting, bowel/bladder care, and ambulation.
• Administer medications, first aid, CPR, and crisis interventions (e.g., Heimlich maneuver) strictly adhering to Nursing Department protocols and PA regulations.
• Safely utilize mechanical lifts, adaptive chairs/beds, and standard transferring techniques as prescribed by individual care plans.

• Act as a professional role model for DSP staff, assisting the Program Supervisor with operational tasks to ensure continuous programmatic quality.
• Provide actionable feedback to the Program Supervisor regarding program improvements, house dynamics, and staff development.
• Perform assigned supervisory coverages and critical site-based functions when the Program Supervisor is absent.
• Maintain open, professional, and HIPAA-compliant communication with families, visitors, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Remain adaptable to schedule modifications, including working varied shifts to ensure safe emergency staffing thresholds.

• Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Chapter 6100 (Governance and Funding), Chapter 6400 (Community Residential Facilities), and Chapter 6500 (Family Living Homes) regulations.
• Oversee general group home upkeep, including housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and nutritious meal preparation.
• Provide safe transportation for residents to daily activities, employment, medical appointments, and community outings, navigating stressful transit environments calmly.
• Adhere strictly to prescribed safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures (e.g., universal precautions, hand hygiene, proper disposal of hazardous materials).
• Promptly identify, document, and report all incidents, unusual incidents (UIs), or suspected individual rights violations to regulatory personnel in accordance with agency policy and PA ODP rules.

• Complete a minimum of 24 hours of required professional training annually.
• Participate actively in 1:1 supervision, team staff meetings, and annual program planning (ISP) meetings.
• Collaborate fluidly across other residential programs or group homes to assist with staffing shortages as assigned.
• Demonstrate complete compliance with the Indian Creek Foundation Code of Conduct and compliance plans.

Standard Requirements

• Supports the Mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the program.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all individuals served in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety plans, reporting and/or correcting unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including individuals served, employee and operations data.
  • Compliance with all regulatory requirements and agency policies as required by Human Resources, licensing, and funding agencies.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards.
  • Conducts oneself in a professional manner when representing Indian Creek Foundation.
• Functions as a member of the Team:
  • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and completes job duties with minimal direct supervision and appropriate judgment.
  • Uses tactful and appropriate communication in all situations.
  • Reports and follows up regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns with appropriate personnel.
  • Promotes positive public relations with individuals served, family members, other team members, and the community.
  • Completes requirements for training, acceptable attendance, dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
• Complete all documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and agency policies.
• Exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in performance of their duties.
• Completes annual compliance HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in performance of duties.