Group Home Manager at Eastern Christian Childrens Retreat – Midland Park, New Jersey

Fulfilling Lives. Realizing Potential.

Hope Christian Services provides care, programs, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring that each resident reaches their full potential. Our organization addresses every aspect of life-medical, residential, social, educational, vocational, recreational, and spiritual.

Hope Christian Services opened as Eastern Christian Children's Retreat on December 4, 1972 as the only facility of its kind in the state of New Jersey. ECCR expanded into the community in 1986 with the development of community-based group homes, where residents enjoy supervised, supported living. In 1992 ECCR advanced its philosophy of providing a home-like setting for residents with the construction of on-site lodges.

Join Our Team as a Group Home Manager - Make a Lasting Impact! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Hope Christian Services is looking for an enthusiastic Manager to join our dynamic team! The position reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Services.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding Benefits: PTO, Sick Days, Extended Illness, FMLA

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $4,800/year or $2,400/semester. Support your educational goals!

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision: HCS covers up to 90% of healthcare benefits.

• A Thriving Work Environment: Clean, modern group homes with a low residents-to-staff ratio.

Your Role:

As a Group Home Manager, you will work manage all aspects of running the group home effectively, efficiently, and safely. Supervise the DSPs and Assistant Manager ensuring they are completing their daily tasks while promoting independence and safety for the residents.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required.

• Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and social service systems.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to empowering individuals.

• Successful utilization of shower trolley, hi-low beds, electric razors, Hoyer Lift, mealtime equipment, durable medical equipment, electric communication systems, all household appliances, thermometer
• Operate ramps/lifts on vans and wheelchairs.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Assist residents in all activities of daily living while promoting independence when able
• Keep an accounting of residents’ allowances and distribute monies as designated
• Accompany residents on doctor appointments and ensure proper follow-up
• Attend annual ISP meetings for residents and ensure accurate information
• Maintain records of residents' progress
• Complete staff schedule
• Assist in planning recreation and leisure time activities, including community outings.
• Prepare menu and do food shopping (encourage maximum resident participation).
• Check medication/prescriptions and assist with preparing monthly medication administration records.
• Reorder medication as needed.
• Hold and record monthly fire drills
• Respond to Life Threatening Emergencies per Danielle’s Law and Stephen Komninos’ Law
• Schedule and facilitate staff meetings and orientation of new staff
• Be available for special residence coverage during holidays, emergencies or when relief coverage cannot be arranged
• Complete staff performance evaluations, orient new staff to unit, and be available for staff questions/concerns
• Document relevant information in HCS’ Electronic Documentation System.
• Review red communication log book/resident RA notes within 24- 72 hours
• Update timesheets in web-based time and attendance system; approve overtime as appropriate
• Oversee and assist in completion of shift duties to facilitate good relations between staff
• Keep staff current on regulations, policies, and procedures
• All duties as assigned

Additional Requirements:

• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently, ability to assist in a 2 person lift for residents, while using a Hoyer lift
• Submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire.
• Employee shall submit to drug testing prior to employment.
• Employee shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.
• Agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Child Abuse Record Information.
• Complete cooperation with the licensee (Hope Christian Services) and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.

Ready to Make an Impact? Step into a role where every day is an opportunity to bring joy, support, and empowerment to others. Apply today and become a vital part of our Hope Christian Services family!