Facility Manager-1

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities. 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

The Facility Manager supports the day-to-day operation of a licensed residential home serving children with developmental disabilities. The position provides direct personal care, supports daily living activities and community outings, assists with medication and medical appointment coordination, and helps maintain a safe, compliant, person-centered residential environment in accordance with Title 17, Title 22, California Community Care Licensing, Regional Center, and ESSC requirements.In all responsibilities, the position demonstrates a strong commitment to ESSC’s mission and values by supporting a high-quality, person-centered service environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct personal care and daily living support to residents, including assistance with hygiene, meals, mobility, activities, outings, and individualized goals in accordance with each resident’s IPP and ISP.
• Supports residential home operations by helping maintain the physical environment, completing facility checklists and inspections, ensuring resident and home supplies are stocked, scheduling vehicle and equipment maintenance, and assisting with safety and emergency preparedness activities.
• Assists with medication administration support, audits Medication Administration Records and medication documentation, schedules and attends medical appointments, transports residents as needed and provides medical visit documentation to appropriate clinical and program staff.
• Assists the Residential Administrator with onboarding, training, and ongoing development of Direct Service Associates, including maintaining compliance-related personnel, program, consultant, and medical documentation.
• Completes daily reports, records, and documentation accurately and timely; supports program compliance by maintaining required logs, files, certifications, and training requirements.
• Follows applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and reports potential compliance or risk concerns through appropriate channels. Uses time, materials, equipment, and other resources responsibly and efficiently. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma, GED, or national equivalent.
• Additional coursework or training in human services, developmental disabilities, residential care, or a related field preferred.
• DSP-I and DSP-II certification required. Valid First Aid, CPR, and CPI certifications required. Valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, proper auto insurance, and vehicle registration required if transporting residents.

EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3 or more years of experience working in a licensed residential home with medically fragile adults with developmental and/or behavioral support needs preferred.

EXEPECTED NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: 0

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of Regional Center, Department of Developmental Services, Title 17, Title 22, California Community Care Licensing, and residential program compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Individual Program Plans, Individual Support Plans, medication administration documentation, charting, and positive behavior support practices.
• Ability to provide personal care, support individuals with complex medical or behavioral needs, and assist with transfers, mobility, meals, hygiene, and daily living activities.
• Strong organizational, documentation, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable maintenance, documentation, or tracking systems.
• Ability to work in indoor, outdoor, residential, and community-based settings and participate in resident activities and outings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination, tuberculosis testing, required drug testing, and provide proof of required vaccinations or acceptable declination where permitted.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA:

• Carrying/Lifting: Occasional; up to 50 pounds repetitively, including assistance with transfers and mobility support.
• Standing: Occasional; up to 3 hours per day.
• Sitting: Constant; up to 8 hours per day.
• Walking: Occasional; up to 3 hours per day.
• Travel: Requires up to 20% local travel, including transportation of residents to medical appointments, outings, and other program-related locations as required.
• Repetitive Motion/Activity: Frequent keyboard activity, telephone use, writing, pushing/pulling wheelchairs, and assisting with resident care activities.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to view a computer monitor and read printed materials.
• Environmental Exposure: Works in a licensed residential home, community, indoor, and outdoor settings. Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions, including noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, and other residential care-related environmental conditions, more than 50% of work time.