Residential Supervisor - Geriatric Residential - 041

LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, child welfare, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, Hernando counties.

RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR

JOB SUMMARY: The Residential Supervisor position is integral to the efficient functioning of the assigned Program. The Residential Supervisor will, by virtue of the role, have primary individual contact and, in that role, will have influence on individual safety and well-being of the consumer in addition to that of the Behavior Tech’s and assigned staff. This is a professional staff member with the responsibility for maintenance of a secure and safe work environment in cooperation with other professional level staff members.

Lead, guide, and be the conduit to the assigned team when the Program Manager/Director is not on-site or unavailable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification with or without an accommodation. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Help with the admission of individuals, including taking urine analysis, blood alcohol content, and contraband search, if necessary, body check, checking for hazardous objects, listing valuables and personal possessions, and orienting the individual to the Department.
• Observe and train all individuals closely to ensure coverage in the supervision of consumers as assigned by each department, this will require an array of coverage from occasional oversight to constant oversight.
• Monitor consumer self-administration of medication to ensure proper protocol is maintained
• Monitor consumer for undesirable side-effects to medication and inform appropriate professional when necessary
• Monitor consumer meal and compliance for special needs/prescribed diet
• Complete necessary progress notes on consumers timely
• Provide support to consumers with daily living skills as appropriate; assist clinician in the provision of group therapy and everyday living skills training as appropriate
• Assist consumers and fellow staff during recreational activities with consumers
• Assists staff and consumers in the implementation of treatment/behavior plans; provides feedback relative to adjustment
• Report all pertinent observations, changes in physical signs or symptoms, changes in emotional behavior and individual’s medical and/or psychiatric concerns to the appropriate level professional.
• Observe and report individual’s reactions to visitors or telephone calls to the appropriate level professional.
• Report feelings and ideas expressed verbally by individuals to the appropriate level professional.
• Encourage individuals to respect the rules and regulations of the department and give physical and emotional support as it is needed.
• Carry out assigned duties in caring for individuals who require more than routine observation and care.
• Assist other personnel in the management of impulsive, violent or uncooperative individuals and help apply restraints or put individuals into seclusion, as necessary.
• Maintain security on the Department per policy.
• Check any unusual sounds, report suspicious behavior of individuals or visitors and report difficulties with visitors.
• Never leave the department without authorization by your supervisor.
• Assists consumers and fellow staff in maintaining a clean and safe department
• Notifies appropriate staff when supplies are needed and stock supplies when received
• Participate consistently in all in-service training programs.
• The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
• Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Education:

• • High School Diploma required
  • Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • CNA preferred

• Experience:

• Minimum of Two (2) years of prior experience in a mental health setting is required
• Minimum of One (1) year supervisory experience required
• Minimum of One (1) year of experience working with the chronically mentally ill in an acute psychiatric setting preferred

LifeStream Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pension Plan
• 403(b)
• PTO (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Telehealth Services
• And More!

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LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.