A compassionate group home is a successful one.
Group homes provide housing for unrelated people who need daily living assistance to cope with social inadequacies, trauma or mental disability. Usually located in private residences converted to accommodate larger numbers of residents, successful group homes can help residents achieve health or social turnarounds.
Instructions
1. Establish your group home as a nonprofit organization by obtaining a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. It's normally difficult for group homes to generate a profit, particularly those homes that cater to mentally disabled individuals, so creating articles or bylaws to govern your organization will help you secure government and foundation funding. Building a board of directors will also give your business a better chance of a successful start because different ideas and knowledge brought to the table can be beneficial.
2. Hire a professional staff of compassionate individuals capable of assisting your clients with their particular needs. Staff members should hold at least a bachelor's degree in their field. For example, hire a nurse to tend to the residents' health and an administrator who understands both the Medicare and Medicaid systems. While a potential employee's strong desire to help may be commendable, a trained and licensed social worker will make the best candidate.
3. Make decisions about the residents with emotional investment. A nurse, director or administrator may have a loved one who suffered from a mental, physical or social disability, which can add a higher level of compassion to the care that is given. A trained staff that makes heartfelt decisions will please the residents, keep occupancy high, and enhance the lives of suffering or recuperating group home residents. This can help generate ongoing funding from government grants, private investors and community donations.
4. Manage your funds so that both your budget and receipt slips communicate the same numbers. Keep all bills, invoices and the resident's medical records safe, secure and organized to make sure your business provides a helpful service and has the best chance for success. You can manage your funds and take on these responsibilities yourself, or hire an administrator or corporate director to handle the money management duties for you.
5. A professional and trained staff is best for success.
Provide ongoing training for your staff members to keep them abreast of the group home population, up-to-date with industry trends, and interested in their jobs.
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