Overview
Beacon is a successful and national private-equity backed behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company s policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. As a Beacon employee, you are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our I CARE core values of the organization Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, annually, or as needed)
- Operate assigned home(s) in a manner that will ensure company goals including meeting or exceeding our home budgets and clinical effectiveness set by the company and/or our customers.
- Supports and supervises assigned Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), ensuring each has the training and skills to successfully provide high-quality care.
- Maintains assigned home(s) and ensures good working order of all related systems, facilities, and furnishings.
- Assign repairs and maintenance duties to staff when possible. Contact the Beacon maintenance department or direct supervisor to address facility maintenance issues.
- Assists direct supervisor with contracting for approved services, and direct and evaluate the performance of contractors providing needed services.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of assigned home(s) and vehicle(s) by developing daily duties and responsibilities for all employees for each shift.
- Communicate daily with direct supervisor.
- Manage the on-call responsibilities. Reports on- call hours to direct supervisor as needed.
- Responsible for reviewing or sending direct supervisor important topics for monthly home meetings.
- Responsible for preparing the meeting room and scheduling staff for meetings.
- Build positive relationships with referral sources, government and licensing agencies, and assist in coordinating admissions for individuals served, as needed.
- Collaborate with Beacon leadership and various functional areas to improve the quality of operations, compliance, residential care, and employee performance.
- Always maintain professional conduct and ensure the same from the home staff when on duty.
Education & Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of college coursework in business, social science, or a related human service discipline strongly preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
- 2-3 years previous leadership experience working in a healthcare or behavioral healthcare
related field preferred.
- 1-2 years previous management or supervisory experience preferred.