Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for supervising active treatment at all times when residents are in the cottage by ensuring that DSP follows all procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESincludes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Arrange if needed & ensure adequate transportation of residents on and off grounds.

Supervise active treatment at all times when residents are in the cottage by ensuring that DSP follows the ISP and schedules.

Organize meal time, supervise family style dining, direct meal service in coordination with dietary servers.

Check 100% of the residents as they leave the cottage for a clean, neat and appropriate appearance.

Arrange for shift coverage by reassigning, pulling or mandatory staff, when DSP calls off or does not show for the next shift. Maintain minimum cottage staffing numbers.

Initial time sheets for DSP starting the next shift and for DSP ending the previous shift when necessary. Assist and retrain on time clock issues as needed.

Coordinate emergency drills, complete the necessary report and give it to maintenance by the end of the shift. Ensure client safety in event of time of emergency. Ensure 911 has been notified in an emergency.

Ensure cleanliness and safety within the cottage, by assisting, directing and monitoring the workforce. Complete QA of job assignment to staff.

Upon arrival to the cottage, review the Communication Log, complete and sign the "walk-through" with the off going supervisor. When leaving duty, complete documentation in the Communication Log, complete and sign the "walk-through" with the on-coming supervisor. Complete all staff assignments including duties, meals, breaks, activities, doctor appointments, etc.

Assist with training current and new staff.

Oversee, compliance with the code of conduct. Issue verbal consultations, retraining, discipline and/or directive to clock out and leave as indicated. Notify HR, AOD, or QIDP for assistance if needed. Reassign staff as needed to minimize conflicts.

Monitor shift documentation and resident changes. Notify nursing and/or QIDP of concerns or changes. Direct staff as needed to complete documentation duties. (paper and/or computer input)

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must verify at least an 8^th grade education and reading comprehension. Good physical health and lifting abilities. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Successful completion of Pre-Employment/On the Job Training Program and competency tests.

Skills Requirements:

1. Prefer high school graduate. At least one year or experience with Developmentally Disabled persons.
2. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; Actively participates in organizational In – Service meetings and events.
3. Written Communication Skills – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
4. Teamwork Skills – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
5. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with dignity and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Abilities Requirements:

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Technology Skills:

Utilizes computer to accomplish job tasks. Computer literacy essential in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and databases. Knowledge of Outlook or similar program.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, crawl, and reach. Employee will occasionally use mechanical lift, climb stairs and ramps. The employee will frequently and occasionally lift and/or move up to or over 75 pounds. From time to time, employee may be required to work long hours and mandatory overtime. The employee is frequently required to use both hands, push/pull, use sharp objects, and talk. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. On occasion, noise level may be very loud. On occasion the work environment may be cold and hot.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear when communicating with employees and using a phone line.