DIRECTOR OF GROUP LIVING

The Director of Group Living is a member of the Site Management Team, oversees residential services and living

units and serves as the Program Director in his/her absence. Primarily responsible for managing all available

resources in a manner that provides the students with the highest level of care and to ensure the Rite of Passage

program is being implemented in accordance with ROP policies and procedures and Federal, State and Local

licensing requirements. The Director of Group Living reports to the Program Director and supervises the Unit

Managers and direct-care staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

OPERATIONS:

1. Implements, manages and monitors Group Living Operations. Responsible for;

a. Daily Schedule.

b. Logistics (Plan of the Week).

c. Shift Staffing.

d. Operations Manual Compliance.

e. Extra-curricular and community service activities.

f. Program norms (Positive Skill Development Group Meetings, Team Meetings, Dress and

Appearance, MPEs, etc.).

g. Positive Operational Culture.

h. Thinking For A Change.

i. Rams Club meetings, agenda and activities.

j. Safety, Health and Welfare of staff and students.

k. Facility/Grounds appearance and maintenance.

2. Investigates and responds appropriately to alleged and/or actual incidents of;

a. Physical Restraints.

b. Abuse Allegations.

c. Sexual Misconduct.

d. Student Right’s Violations.

e. Mishaps.

3. Represents Group Living Department;

a. Site Management Meetings.

b. EXCOM Meetings and Activities.

c. Chairperson of site Group Living Meetings.

d. Shift Change Meetings and Turnover.

FINANCE:

1. Responsible for the proper management and allocations of site budget as it relates to;

a. Group Living Department staffing, logistics, supplies, etc.

b. Management of stipends relating to sporting activities, training, clothing, etc.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

1. Provides management and leadership knowledge, skills and abilities to the Group Living Department.

Primarily responsible for;

a. Hiring, firing, discipline and corrective action.

b. Training and continuous development of staff (Pre-Service, Ops, OJT, and In-Service).

c. Employee Evaluations.

d. Reviewing and approving time and attendance for supervised staff.

e. Investigations relating to allegations of violations relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,

Harassment, Safety, Discrimination, Violation of Policies and Procedures, Conduct, Ethics and

ROP Norms and Culture (As a Minimum). 2. Ensures proper staffing levels are maintained within established Position Control Roster standards for the Group Living Department. Manages the following; a. Selection and staffing. b. Retention initiatives and goals. 3. Promotes positive communications and interactions between Group Living and other Departments. CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS: 1. Establishes and promotes positive relationships with the following: a. Placing Agencies. b. Admissions. c. Licensing. d. Community. e. Other ROP Sites. 2. Actively supports and contributes to; a. Site Newsletter. b. RAM’s Newsletter. c. On and Off-site community related activities. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: 1. Assists Program Director in the following activities; a. Program Statement. b. Outside Correspondence and Inquires. c. External and Internal Auditing Functions. OTHER DUTIES AS DEFINED: 1. Serves as a member of the Executive Committees. Participates and responsible for; a. Goal and Initiative creation, implementations, management and achievement as it relates to Group Living, Site, and Rite of Passage. 2. Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and students when needed. 3. Models and ensures all program norms are upheld without compromise. 4. Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and students. 5. Treats others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports confrontation.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. As directed, performs any other duties as assigned.

2. Assists with Pre Service Training when necessary.

3. Encouraged to participate in at least 50% of the daily physical activities required of the students.

4. Participates in Site, Region and/or Company community events as required.

5. Assists with time and attendance in the Stromberg system, if needed.

6. Assists with student transportation.

7. Participates as a member of the EXCOM committee.

8. Participates as a member of the Immediate Action Team.

9. Participates in the rotation of the Administrator on Duty assignment when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a BA/BS in a related field (Master’s Degree preferred). Substitute degree requirement with

experience as long as actively pursuing a related degree.

2. Four years of related experience in residential facility management.

3. For sites operating in Maryland, all direct-care staff must comply with COMAR 14.31.06.06.

4. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple people and projects.

5. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees.

6. A working knowledge of the Positive Operational Culture program.

7. Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s License

and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years. 8. Strong knowledge of overall company operations and policies and procedures. 9. Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test. 10. Ability to perform work with little or no supervision. 11. Ability to utilize resources available to complete assigned projects. 12. Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence. 13. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. 14. Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing. 15. Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with the possibility of a varied schedule. 16. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 17. Must have excellent organization and time management skills. 18. Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships. 19. Ability to provide exemplary customer service to all employees and outside constituents. 20. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions. 21. Proficient in the use of computers and associated software.

WORK CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This section identifies "Physical Requirements" of a particular job. All requirements are subject to possible

modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who pose a direct threat or

significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others in the workplace, because physical requirements

cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation, will not be considered qualified for employment.

Notify the Human Resources Manager if you require any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential

functions of this position.

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or

constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting

most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria

are met.

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If

the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of

the time, the job is considered light work.

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10

pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20

pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly

to move objects. Applies to all Group Living Employees.

Physical Requirements Conditions

Climbing Balancing Stooping

Kneeling Crouching Reaching

Standing Walking Pushing

Pulling Lifting Grasping

Seeing Hearing Talking

Tactile sense Repetitive motions

Visual acuity (color, depth perception and field of vision)

Other:

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed,

expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Rite of Passage. The duties listed above are intended

only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of

duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

All employees of this Company are employees at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason.

The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in this document or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period of time.

Qualifications Education Preferred Masters or better. Experience Required Residential Facility Management Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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