Group Home Administrator - Granada Hills, CA

Group Home Administrator#ENC-19230 Posted 09 / 20 / 2024Granada Hills, California

Job Description

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Mon-Fri / flex

Granada Hills

Salary Range : $83,000 - $97,000, based on experience

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives.

As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours :

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access / On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn is currently seeking a Program Administrator to work with our team. This is an exempt level position reporting to the Regional Director.

The ideal candidate has experience in administering residential services to people with developmental disabilities for at least two years, as evidenced by substantial compliance with the applicable state and federal licensing requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The Program Administrator will have the overall administrative and supervisory responsibility and case management coordination and oversight for the 24 / 7 operations of two 962 residential homes.
• Responsible for ensuring that any suspicion of or knowledge of suspected abuse is reported in accordance with the law and program policies.

Mandated Reporter" (SOC 341).

• Has overall administrative responsibility for two SB 962 homes including but not limited to :
• Coordination of SB 962 / 853 program with Regional Center and DDS
• Maintain a safe, sanitary and therapeutic environment for all individuals served
• Ensures that the health care plan is implemented
• Ensures that self and staff adhere to all Elwyn NC Policies and Procedures, standards of care and complies with all regulatory requirements
• Hiring, staffing, evaluating of employees
• Training of staff
• Coordinates ancillary services such as PT, OT, etc.
• Budgeting
• Survey compliance and writing and implementing plans of correction
• Vendor selection, purchasing
• Program planning and case management
• Maintains communication with Executive Director, families, regional center, etc.
• Has on-call responsibility

EDUCATION :

Qualified applicants shall meet one or more of the following qualifications :

• A licensed registered nurse;
• A licensed nursing home administrator;
• A licensed psychiatric technician with at least five years of experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities;
• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in the health or human services field plus two years experience working in a licensed residential program for persons with developmental disabilities and special health care needs.

EXPERIENCE

• Successful experience in administering residential services to people with mental retardation for at least two years, as evidenced by substantial compliance with the applicable state and federal licensing requirements
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must hold valid (current within one year of date of hire) or else complete a DOJ and FBI fingerprint and criminal clearance and a health screening including a TB test.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership skills.
• Computer skills required.
• Must have current valid CA driver's license.
• Ability to complete all trainings as required by applicable regulations, including, but not limited to, DSP1 and DSP2.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this job description successfully.

Must be able to be on-call 24 / 7.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Allocates 20 hours per week to each 962 / 853 home under their supervision.
• Hours of work may vary but the predominant schedule will be 9 : 00a-5 : 00p.
• Ongoing interaction with clients and staff.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other common conditions in a home health-care environment.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

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