Group Home Manager
Kennedy’s Care Enterprise, Inc.
Location: 27509 Cherry Hill Rd, Inkster, MI 48141
Work Setting: Adult Foster Care / Residential Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person, On-Call as Needed
Expected Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Range: Starting at $16.50 per hour; final pay may depend on experience, training, and qualifications
O*NET / SOC Code: 11-9151.00 — Social and Community Service Managers
Related O*NET / SOC Code: 21-1093.00 — Social and Human Service Assistants
About Kennedy’s Care Enterprise, Inc.
Kennedy’s Care Enterprise, Inc. provides residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization supports individuals in Adult Foster Care settings by helping residents with daily living needs, community participation, safety, personal care, and overall quality of life.
Position Summary
The Group Home Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of an Adult Foster Care home. This position supports residents, supervises staff, ensures the home operates according to agency expectations, and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive living environment.
The Group Home Manager works under the direction of the Program Coordinator and is responsible for carrying out the program as developed by the contract agency and Kennedy’s Care Enterprise, Inc.
This position requires strong leadership, communication, organization, and crisis-response skills. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, compassionate, and able to work well under pressure.
Essential Responsibilities
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Manage daily operations of the assigned Adult Foster Care home.
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Supervise direct care staff within the home under the direction of the Program Coordinator.
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Assist residents with daily care, living activities, and personal support needs.
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Help ensure residents receive respectful, safe, and person-centered care.
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Oversee staff performance, schedules, attendance, and assigned duties.
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Ensure staff complete responsibilities efficiently and thoroughly.
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Support residents with daily routines, hygiene, meals, medication-related procedures if trained, household tasks, and community living skills.
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Communicate professionally with residents, families, visitors, staff, and agency representatives.
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Respond calmly and appropriately during emergencies, conflicts, or crisis situations.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment.
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Ensure staff follow Kennedy’s Care Enterprise, Inc. policies and procedures.
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Support compliance with Adult Foster Care requirements, resident care plans, and contract agency expectations.
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Maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality at all times.
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Report concerns, incidents, staffing issues, resident needs, or home-related problems to leadership.
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Assist with documentation, communication logs, resident updates, and other required records.
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Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Minimum of two years of management experience required.
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Direct care work certificate or training required, such as CLS, MORC, Wayne Center, CMH, or other approved direct care training.
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Valid driver’s license required.
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Must have good communication skills.
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Must be able to work well under pressure.
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Must be able to respond positively and professionally during crisis situations.
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Must be dependable, organized, and able to lead staff effectively.
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Must maintain a high standard of neatness, personal cleanliness, and professionalism.
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Must be able to follow all company policies and procedures.
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Must be able to pass required background checks, screenings, and onboarding requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior experience working in an Adult Foster Care home, group home, residential care setting, or human services environment.
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Experience supporting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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Experience supervising direct care workers or residential care staff.
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Knowledge of resident rights, person-centered planning, safety procedures, and documentation standards.
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Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
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Ability to train, coach, and support staff members.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with an expected schedule of approximately 40 hours per week.
Schedule may include:
Final schedule and on-call expectations should be confirmed directly with the employer during the interview process.
Benefits
Kennedy’s Care Enterprise, Inc. offers benefits that may include:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Final benefit eligibility should be confirmed directly with the employer.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
This position requires working in an Adult Foster Care residential setting. Candidates should be able to:
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Assist residents with daily care and living activities.
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Stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the home as needed.
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Respond safely and calmly during crisis or emergency situations.
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Maintain professionalism in a fast-paced residential care environment.
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Complete assigned duties on a continuous basis.
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Support a clean, safe, and respectful home environment.
Who Should Apply
This position may be a good fit for candidates who:
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Have management or supervisory experience.
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Have direct care training or certification.
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Enjoy supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Are comfortable leading staff in a residential care setting.
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Can work full-time and be on call when needed.
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Are dependable, patient, professional, and organized.
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Can respond calmly during stressful or crisis situations.
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Are ready to work in person and support daily operations of a group home.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume or call to schedule an interview.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (313) 274-0044
Fax: (313) 274-0045
Kennedy’s Care Enterprise, Inc.
Attention: Lakeisha, HR Personnel
27509 Cherry Hill Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
Applicants should have an updated resume and be prepared to discuss management experience, direct care training, driver’s license status, availability, residential care experience, and ability to work full-time with on-call responsibilities.
