Group Home Supervisor
Company: Access Star
Location: Warrenton
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $23.50 hourly Thank you
for your interest in working at AccessStar Community Living
Services Inc. ACLS is seeking highly motivated individuals who want
to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
OVERVIEW:Manages and provides direct care in the operation of a
Group Home Facility providing residential care and programs on a
24/7 basis in service to the medical, physical, psychological and
social needs and personal goals for intellectually disabled and
developmentally disabled adults. Work is performed under general
supervision and is guided by agency policies and procedures,
quality assurance, state and federal licensure and accreditation
regulations and guidelines and ethical standards related to client
interactions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees and participates
in the supervision and direct care to residents including
interviewing for progress assessments. Administers Medicaid Waiver
services. Schedules, trains, leads and evaluates the work of Group
Home staff. Assesses the needs of residents through referrals and
interviews. Monitors compliance to state and local licensure
standards. Develops, implements and monitors individual service
plans in collaboration with the residents, their families, and
other service providers. Prepares and maintains written and
electronic documentation of individual service plans, phone
contacts, requirements DBHDS requirements, and other information to
meet program, agency, and licensure requirements. Prepares and
maintains appropriate reports, including needs lists, and monthly
service statistics. Transports residents. Teaches residents basic
living skills, including cooking, nutrition, and laundry, cleaning,
and budgeting. Provides crisis intervention. Implements VHDA and
HUD requirements and conducts related inspections for the group
home. Recruits and makes recommendations on hiring, terminations
and evaluations. Prepares payroll forms and performs other
administrative duties related to staff. Maintains facilities in
compliance with appropriate building and health codes. Initiates
building repairs and maintenance. Monitors resident medication
management and coordinates with group home staff, prescribing
physicians and pharmacies. Coordinates financial assistance,
contact obligations, and other services with other agency staff
members and external providers. Makes recommendations and proposals
regarding program issues, resource needs, policies and procedures.
Trains and orients staff and care providers. Oversees input of
service and other documentation to the electronic records system.
Does related work as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and
techniques related to the care and treatment of individuals with
intellectual disabilities; thorough knowledge of the common
disabilities of the individual population; thorough knowledge of
service plan development, training and evaluation; thorough
knowledge of human rights of residents; thorough knowledge of
services and programs available to the residents within the agency
and by external service providers; thorough knowledge of liability
issues; considerable knowledge of case management principles and
practices; considerable knowledge of the methods and use of
electronic health records; considerable knowledge of the
maintenance, security and safety practices and procedures related
to the operation of a residential facility; considerable knowledge
of state licensure requirements; some knowledge of business and
human resource management principles and practices; ability to
establish effective working relationships with a variety of others;
ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability
to operate a vehicle; ability to collect and analyze data from a
variety of sources including electronically and prepare
recommendations, proposals, reports, etc.; ability to plan, train
and supervise the work of others; ability to maintain effective
working relationships. TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK
EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in the Behavioral Sciences, and
considerable experience in residential treatment programs for
intellectually disabled/developmentally disabled adults including
some supervisory experience. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS Valid
Virginia driver's license. Certification in First Aid/CPR. Training
in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL EXPOSURE Work involves considerable
exposure to disagreeable environmental conditions such as the
requirements to interact with clients having poor hygiene and/or
illness or are potentially hostile; drive a vehicle and transport
clients in inclement, if not severe weather; regularly physically
assisting and/or lifting clients in the course of care and lifting
moderate weight objects in connection with the operation of the
facility; is frequently interrupted during off-hours with stressful
or emergent calls. RELATIONSHIPS Relationships require excellent
communication and interpersonal skills to represent the program
within the department and to community and state partners,
organizations and agencies or other stakeholders concerning program
initiatives and services and the ability to use appropriate
techniques to counsel and manage the behaviors of program
participants. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Employee assistance
program Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development
assistance Referral program
Keywords: Access Star, Alexandria , Group Home Supervisor, Healthcare , Warrenton, Virginia
