House Manager (Residential Specialist)

Company: Center for Developmentally Disabled
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST - $52K

Exempt with a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus








We understand that job searching is tedious work, comes with the uncertainty of having to start all over and let's face it, no one wants to do it! Well guess what? Your search is over! You have just found your new work family! Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is just the place and we pride ourselves in creating a community where we welcome you with open arms.



CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area providing a range of integrated services. We have been doing this for almost 50 years and look forward to adding another 50+ years supporting our individuals, engaging with our staff and providing families with a peace of mind!



As a Residential Specialist, you will:

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• Schedule and transport individuals to medical appointments as needed;
  
• Visits assigned locations at least twice a week, or more often as needed;
  
• Review shift notes in Therap daily in order to be aware of things needing addressed at locations;
  
• Ensure all medication changes are clearly documented where needed;
  
• Obtains medical treatment for illnesses or injuries in a timely manner;
  
• Communicate daily with all staff to provide consistency in addressing each individual's needs verbally and in daily communication logs;
  
• Supervise and schedule sufficient staff to maintain required staffing ratios;
  
• Document staff attendance and leave time; review electronic timekeeping records for accuracy and approve hours worked
  
• Submit staff evaluations in a timely manner;
  
• Have on-call responsibility, altering schedule as necessary to meet individual needs;
  
• Oversee individual money expenditures and maintain required records;
  
• Schedule maintenance and oversee the site implementation of the agency's Physical Facilities and Safety Policy;
  
• Facilitate monthly program meeting at each site;
  
• Provide companionship, emotional support, crisis intervention and behavioral counseling to individuals;
  
  
  
  
  You would probably be great for this role if you have the following:
  
  
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  • High School Diploma/GED
    
  • Bachelor's degree in education, rehabilitation, social or behavioral science field preferred;
    
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience with persons with developmental disabilities;
    
  • Be at least 18 years old
    
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
    
  • Ability to pass medication, adult CPR and First Aid classes
    
  • Your own car and car insurance
    
    
    
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    • Experience in the developmental disabilities field
      
    • Ability to lift 10 pounds consistently, 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
      
      
      
      
      In order to make this all the way legit, you give permission for CDD to conduct background screenings as your employment is contingent until results are verified. We want you to know the following will occur:
      
      
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      • A request for a background check will be conducted which will include criminal history, abuse and neglect and sex offender registry
        
      • Motor vehicle report check
        
      • Employment and/or personal reference checks
        
      • Education verification and license/certification checks (where applicable)
        
        
        Eligible employees can enjoy some of the following benefits that CDD has to offer:
        
        
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        • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
          
        • Supplemental insurance (cancer, hospital indemnity and accident)
          
        • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care
          
        • $25k life insurance policy paid by CDD
          
        • Voluntary life for employee including spouse and dependent options
          
        • Long- and short-term disability
          
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
          
        • Legal Shield options
          
        • Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work)
          
        • 401(k) with 6% agency match
          
        • Employee referral bonus program
          
        • Shift differential Saturday and Sunday extra $1.50 per hour
          
        • Certain positions receive an extra .52 cents per hour driving bonus
          
        • Mileage reimbursement
          
        • Paid holidays (7)
          
        • Vacation and Sick pay
          
        • Paid ongoing training
          
          
          
          
          
          
          Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972 serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities within the greater Kansas City, MO area. CDD provides residential care services, employment services, day habilitation to adults, and a private school for students who are referred through the Kansas City Missouri area.
          
          
          
          We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
          
          
          Compensation details: 52000-52000 Yearly SalaryPI9f51992a2a4d-31181-34284747

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