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ASSISTANT GROUP HOME MANAGER
full-time•Lakewood
About this role
If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.
Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!
Job Title: Assistant Group Home Manager
Program: Group Homes
location: Lakewood New Jersey
Position Type: Full Time 40 Hours
Salary: $44,720.00
Job Description/Summary
Management in a team-oriented process of 10-15 staff and 3-7 consumers in a residential setting; possible oversight of more than one facility. Group Home Specialists are viewed as essential personnel in states of emergency.
Responsibilities
- Staff supervision and direction, with MICA Group Home Manager support and supervision.
- Inter-agency coordination, partial care, OPD etc.
- Assistant Manager will demonstrate proficiency in AMHR, WRAP and IMR.
- Quality assurance.
- Assist MICA Group Home Manager to ensure participation and completion of the Intake process, comprehensive service plan, discharge plan and any other behavioral modification plan.
- Crisis intervention services (calling clinical on-call, police, emergency services).
- Residential support for staff during shift and after hours, with Senior Group Home Manager guidance
- Provides emergency on call coverage for residence, (for Level A homes – ensures 24-hour staff availability), including replacement of staff in an emergent situation.
- Completes all monthly forms on ADP including but not limited to sanitation, safety, AED, Fire Drills, Fire Equipment, vehicle reports etc.
- Reviews Fire Drill and Disaster Drill Forms for accuracy and completion, and ensures documentation meets DMHS regulations.
- Ensures house cleanliness and keeps track of maintenance requirements.
- Oversees staff involvement with consumer(s); ensures for safe therapeutic boundaries;
- Checks for timeliness of required staff paperwork and reports to MICA Group Home Manager (IRP, Monthly and weekly documentation)
- Facilitates new staff’s department specific orientation.
- Assistant Managers are responsible for staff scheduling at their assigned GH.
- Assistant Mangers will inform MICA Group Home Manager of any med changes, new meds, discontinued meds, etc.
- Must maintain required CPR, Handle With Care and first aid education/certification.
- Informs MICA group home manager regarding all aspects of the GH, Staff, consumers, medications etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of staff and consumers of residence(s); on-call duties included.
Qualifications
- Education - BA in health related field and 1 year experience in a residential mental health setting
- Associate’s degree and 2 years of related work or life experience
- LPN and 2 years of related work of life experience
- High School Diploma and 4 years of work or life experience
- License - Valid NJ Driver's License in good standing
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
o 403(b) Retirement Plan
o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
o Long Term Disability Insurance
o Life and AD&D Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
o Staff Training and Development Opportunities
o Employee Referral Bonus program
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What you'll do
- The Assistant Group Home Manager will supervise and direct 10-15 staff members and oversee 3-7 consumers in a residential setting, potentially managing more than one facility. Responsibilities include staff supervision, quality assurance, assisting with intake and service planning, and handling crisis intervention services.
About PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY
Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the leading behavioral healthcare organization in central New Jersey. The organization oversees the provision of programs and services that teach, improve, enhance and maintain mental health and healthy lifestyles for children, teens, adults and seniors. A complete array of behavioral healthcare is encompassed, ranging from preventing substance abuse and other forms of abuse in children and teens to substance abuse and mental health counseling, outpatient and residential services for children, youth and adults to programs geared specifically to meet the changed needs of senior citizens.
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