House Manager Minimum Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum 1 year of experience in childcare or related training and education. 

• Must have prior supervisory experience, preferably as a group home or program manager. 

• Demonstrates strong boundaries and shows care and concern for children in crisis. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Possess a valid Arizona drivers’ license. 

• Must maintain current First Aid, CPR, and CIT certification.

• Must possess a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card as required by the AZ Department of Economic Security.

• Physical examination prior to employment.

• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment.

• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.

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House Manager Job Description (abbreviated version):

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• Responsible for overall program of a group home with up to 10 children.

• Supervises all staff at the house. Schedules staff and provides coverage as needed. 

• Schedules and coordinates daily activities per the needs of the children.

• Functions as a role model, adhering to agency standards of practice for children, staff, and the public. 

• Provides a therapeutic approach during daily routine

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Additional Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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• Supervise daily living routines in the home.

• Transport children as needed to school, church, recreation and other assigned destinations.

• Enforce behavioral boundaries established in the home.

• Plan the use of children’s leisure time to provide educational, recreational, spiritual and culturally diverse activities.

• Maintain contact with case workers to keep them updated on children’s progress.

• Any other responsibilities as assigned by administrators.