PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: The resident manager will be responsible for the in-home care of the
individuals placed at the Adult Foster Home who have severe and persistent mental illness. The resident
manager is to assure that all of the clients’ living needs are met. The resident manager will work in
conjunction with Symmetry Care Inc. (SCI) staff to provide appropriate mental health care to the
residents. The resident manager will also be responsible for all of the household operations, including
the oversight and scheduling of relief staff. Overall, the resident manager will do what is necessary to
create a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment that promotes each resident’s well-being and
encourages their abilities to become self-sufficient.
ESSENTIAL CONTRACT FUNCTIONS:
Assist in the implementation of service plans designed to improve the overall independent functioning of
each resident.
Ensure the basic personal needs of each resident are met (nutrition, hygiene, etc.) through skill training,
modeling, and other teaching methods.
Ensure that residents receive necessary professional care (medical appointments, counseling,
prescription refills, appointments, etc.).
Ensue that the house is maintained in a sanitary, safe, and attractive manner.
Maintain complete and accurate client records.
Coordinate relief workers to provide supervision when the resident manager is gone.
Provide emotionally and physically healthy activities with the residents so that they are able to lead a
satisfying life with positive social connections to others.
Communicate and cooperate with other treatment staff through meetings, clinical documentation, phone
calls and electronic messaging to assure continuity of care, effective operation of the house, and
compliance with regulations.
Disperse and track medications given to residents.
Know and follow policies and procedures related to the operation of the program as needed.
Resident manager will follow all Oregon Health Authority guidelines related to the home and the care of
the residents. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the home meets all of the licensing
requirements of Adult Foster Homes.
AUXILIARY CONTRACTOR FUNCTIONS:
Maintain proficiency by attending trainings, meetings, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Provide client transportation as needed.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Must have equivalent to high school diploma. Must have the ability to write accurately and complete client records as required. The contractor must be able to interact with the residents and treatment staff members in a manner that promotes the overall well-being of the residents. The contractor must be able to communicate with clients and treatment staff, both orally and in written form, in a clear, concise, and reasonable manner. The contractor must be able to complete credentialing as a Qualified Mental Health Associate within two years of starting this contract.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:
Possession of a valid driver’s license, ability to pass a mandatory criminal records check, ability to pass a Department of Human Services check on any previous reports or allegations of client abuse.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
While performing the duties of this position the contract employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required less than 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The contractors working conditions will primarily involve activities in the Adult Foster Home environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The contractor will be required to supervise and coordinate the scheduling for any relief staff. The contractor will not be required to be on sight while the relief staff
is working; however, they are responsible to ensure that the relief staff is providing the same effective services that the resident manager would be if they were on site.
