Job Description
Job Description
Position Description : Home Director
FLSA Classification : Exempt
State : Louisiana
Reports To : Program Supervisor
Created : October 1, 2021
Job Summary
Responsible for all the community home operations under the Program Supervisor's general direction.
Essential Job Functions
- Directs the entire operations and programming of one (1) community home
- Oversees the work performance of all direct care staff
- Develop staff schedule and publish
- Collect, assimilate, approve, and submit all appropriate documentation for payroll processing
- Complete annual performance evaluation
- Ensure that all policies, rules, and regulations are followed and establish resolutions including 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 all medical appointments
- Advocate individual(s) served rights when appropriate
- Schedule individual(s) served activities
- Ensure fire and evacuation procedures are up to date and train accordingly
- Enhance the quality of life for 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 community home(s)
- Maintain finances within the assigned budget
- Manage assigned petty cash
- Process all invoices and submit 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, individual(s) served financial information)
- Oversee individual(s) served finances and ensure all policies and procedures are followed in the administration of such
- Maintain relationship with the family of each individual(s) served and work to ensure the best outcome
- Serve as a role model for both individual(s) served and staff
- Follow and enforce all policies and procedures of Evergreen
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications / Experience / Job Knowledge
Education : High school diploma or GED; college degree preferredCMA certification within two (2) years of being in Home Director positionThree (3) years of direct support experience and some supervisory experience preferredAbility to communicate well both in written and oral formsGood organizational skills with an eye for detailAbility to meet deadlines in a high pressure environmentMust be adaptable and have good decision-making skillsWorking knowledge of basic computer applications, with the aptitude to learn additional software and programsPhysical Requirements
Constantly moves about to coordinate workRoutinely works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlinesRegularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 poundsOccasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditionsConstantly alert and observant during working hoursReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Will supervise a minimum of six (6) employeesSpecial 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.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.