Residential Shift Leader

• Coordinates activities with other staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures staffing levels are maintained to ensure program services are provided in accordance with persons’ needs and applicable guidelines; ensures DCA staff perform directed duties.
• Contacts Group Home Manager in the event of staff absences and in the event of emergency.
• Assists staff as needed in the delivery of care.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff.
• Ensures food is prepared in compliance with menus.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of individual information.
• Schedules and reschedules medical appointments; transports persons to medical appointments.
• Transports person to acquire non-medical goods and services.
• Inspects home for cleanliness and safety.
• Purchase food and personal items for persons served.
• Performs general light housekeeping; prepares materials and supplies; maintains equipment in homes.
• Completes required training and maintains related documentation.
• Maintains a variety of files and records.
• Maintains certification in CPR, First Aid, Medication Assistance, and CPI.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary; not otherwise specified.

• Knowledge of agency policies and of Alabama Department of Mental Health and Medicaid guidelines.
• Knowledge of the nature of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of residential services principles.
• Knowledge of available community resources.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.