Hydroponic Greenhouse Manager at Help Foundation Inc – Euclid, Ohio

Description:

About HELP Foundation & HELP Harvest Greenhouse:

HELP is our passion! For more than 60 years, HELP Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, employment, transportation and day support services for adults and summer enrichment opportunities for children.

HELP Harvest was launched in 2022 to expand and enhance HELP’s vocational services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that individuals have an opportunity to learn important work skills that help them obtain integrated community jobs.

The HELP Harvest Vocational Training Program includes the HELP Harvest Greenhouse, HELP Harvest Kitchen and Susanna’s Café by HELP Harvest.

Our seed to table concept grows hydroponic produce at our greenhouse which is harvested and prepared at the HELP Harvest Kitchen and sold at Susanna’s Café by HELP Harvest at the Cleveland Foundation.

What HELP offers our Manager of Greenhouse Operations:

• A wide offering of healthcare and voluntary benefits offered as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Paid Time-Off (PTO) with an additional 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan offering with an immediate fully vested matching program after completion of 6 months of service
• Referral bonuses paid after the referred employee completes 90 days of service
• OnDemand Pay options rather than having to wait for pay day

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing operational management over HELP Harvest Greenhouse, which is a 4,000 square foot hydroponic system. Oversees day to day preventative maintenance of greenhouse, including oversight of computer system, hydroponic system, supply ordering, inventory control, as well as leading/facilitating a hands-on training for the vocational habilitation program. Must be able to successfully complete all of the functions and competencies associated with this position as well as other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Greenhouse Operations

• Lead program trainees in daily activities for controlled environmental operations including space allocation, sowing, transplanting, pruning, environmental control, fertigation, irrigation and harvesting.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders/partners to understand their needs and deliver on strategic goals and activities.
• Use greenhouse technology to track growing conditions and crop performance in order to optimize productivity and sustainability.
• Provide resourcing information and support to operational and capital budget planning; effectively and clearly communicate resource and supply needs.
• Use greenhouse data to drive decisions and remove bottlenecks and increase efficiencies.
• Be responsible for implementation of unique and innovative solutions designed to improve operational success.
• Drive adoption within the team of new tools and methodologies to improve overall plant cultivation.
• Responsible for all required and necessary employee training and comprehension of safety, regulatory and agency policies for HELP Harvest Greenhouse.
• Create a culture of safety, quality, and compliance.
• Create a culture of trust with the team to ask questions, bring forth new ideas and take ownership of processes and procedures.
• Collaborates with the HELP Harvest team to evaluate programmatic needs and align greenhouse operations accordingly.

Administration

• Acts as an ambassador for the agency and plays a major role in the advocacy for people with disabilities by maintaining an active involvement in the DODD and OOD communities.
• Oversees the allocation and control of resources and programs.
• Ensures all forms are updated and accurate records are maintained to be in compliance with licensing agency(ies) regulations, funding and reimbursement requirements.
• Communicates and collaborates with supervisors and managers, as appropriate, related to services and operations.
• Oversees and maintains a variety of records, logs, and reports to ensure meeting thresholds for program enrollment.
• Responsible for the processes to ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of data and that the information is maintained and protected against loss, destruction, tampering and unauthorized destruction or use.
• Responsible for the assignment and delegation of tasks and projects.
• Provides Quality Assurance oversight, including development of systems to accurately monitor program compliance, crisis management (MUI/UIR) of all services, measures the impact of programs and learning activities on individuals.

Financial

• Assists with development, oversight, and adherence of the annual budget and works within its parameters set forth by the Finance department.
• Oversees and tracks all department receipts and cost documentation within established financial software provided to ensure accuracy. (i.e., gas receipts, maintenance, and repair expenses)
• Responsible for the proper use of the payroll system. Accountable for accuracy of employee time and data input.
• Accountable for the accurate and timely submission of financial data to the finance department. Submits expense reports on a timely basis. Submits accurate records of billable services for billing purposes.

Customer Service

• Recognizes the unique needs and expectations of all staff and individuals served.
• Interacts with peers, colleagues, community partners and all other stakeholders with the understanding that service is our reason for existence.
• Displays a positive attitude. Responds positively to changes and demonstrates the ability to be flexible in their work environment.
• Ability and willingness to work with co-workers, community partners, stakeholders, supervision and other personnel and management.
• Complies with the requirements of checking emails and voice mails regularly.

Performs all other duties determined by agency leadership to be relevant to position responsibilities, including provision of direct care.

Requirements: Must have a high school diploma or GED
; completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study is preferredThe preferred candidate will have direct experience or educational training related to:o Working with hydroponic systems, supply ordering, and inventory controlPeople management experienceExperience with leading/facilitating classesWillingness to work with and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certificationMust have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with less than 6 points and be willing to drive agency and/or personal vehicle to travel between all counties served; transport individuals served as needed.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office as well as other programs and electronic devices, such as computers, iPads, smart phones.
• Successfully pass a background screening process that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history check
• Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to carry an agency phone and be on call

Americans with Disabilities Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will likely be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.