Group Home Manager (Okemos)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This is a salary position, starting pay range: $43,888 per year

Who We Are?

"Alternative Services has a great management team. Our clients are a priority. Their homes are well kept and beautifully maintained ." ~ K.L., 4-year ASI employee.

"The management of Alternative Services genuinely cares about the well-being of our clients. Everyone is friendly and the support is fantastic ." ~ N.J., 3-year ASI employee.

Come join our amazing leadership team!!! Alternatives Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses and/or autism in their homes, jobs, and communities throughout the state of Michigan. We are seeking a Full-time Group Home Manager of a small group home in Okemos. This is a well-maintained home in a rural setting, supporting adults with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Why work for ASI?

• Excellent benefit package for full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability option, 403b and Roth retirement savings plan option.
• Career advancement potential; Highly supportive management team.
• Paid training, paid time off, and sick leave.
• Nearly 50 years of experience as a reputable service provider.
• Supportive, positive team; dedicated to your growth & job satisfaction.
• $250 bonus for applicant referrals if successfully employed for 3 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and team building to a group home of approximately 8 direct support professional employees.
• Support and coach team members to create a positive environment where employees can grow and learn.
• Manage all phases of the operation of a small group home serving adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and ASD (Autism.)

• Schedule and oversee training and build relationships with guardians and contract agencies.

• Build positive, caring relationships with the people we support.
• Assist people with a variety of daily living activities, including, cleaning, cooking, shopping.
• Support and participate in leisure activities at-home and in the community.
• Assist and supervise others with providing personal care, including hygiene, basic health, and administering medication, assist with Dr. appointments, assuring resident's health & safety.
• Respect the rights, dignity, property, and privacy of persons served.
• Work closely with direct supervisor and provide on-call support.

Qualifications

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, possess a valid Michigan Driver's license, and excellent moral character. Applicants must have some management experience and experience working with people who have intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, and/or ASD.

Visit our website at to complete an application on-line and we will call you to schedule an interview.

Alternative Services, Inc. celebrates the diversity of our employees and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Pay: Starting range is $43,888 per year (This is a salaried position)

Job Type: Full-time