Residential House Manager

Baltimore MD

Description

Under general supervision, house managers are responsible for the general oversight of the assigned house. House manager's duties and responsibilities include but are limited to: - Screen client’s personal belongings upon entry to the facility. - Monitor client movement in and out of the facility and account for their whereabouts. Maintain and monitor client sign-out book. - Coordinate chores, smoke breaks, and any other in-house activities based on the program’s schedule. - Conduct and document room searches and perform random searches of clients as directed by program supervisor. - Maintain accurate daily census, know where clients are on the floor.Report infractions and incidents to appropriate staff. - Assist with coordinating special activities and events. - Deny access to unauthorized persons. - Supervise, where appropriate, clients taking their medications. - Conduct client orientation sessions, seminars, and morning meetings, as directed. - Take head counts during hourly runs. Document hourly runs and client movement in communication log. - Perform regular room checks to make sure clients are on floors or in their rooms per program schedule. - Follow protocol for reporting unauthorized absences. - Monitor urinalysis/ drug screening and breathalyzers as instructed by supervisor on duty. - Monitor daily program activities in addition to meals and medication line. - Tour the facility at regular intervals to check building security and ensure there are no fire or safety hazards in accordance with program and regulatory policies. - Ensure facility cleanliness and safety through the regular inspection of sanitation procedures, including pest control, the storage of supplies and clients’ belongings, and submission of work orders for needed repairs. - Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee. Qualifications: Ability to interact effectively with clients and aid them in adjusting to their specific problems. Basic knowledge of substance use and mental health disorders. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff and other agencies, and the public. Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.