What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Manager position at United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern ME?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Unit Manager will supervise CNA/DTA and CNA/DT staff and carry out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the UCP/ELC policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
employees; record-keeping; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Unit Manager also acts as the
Activity Coordinator, producing a weekly activity and outing schedule, ensuring all materials, tickets or funds are
prepared for each outing. Ensuring each resident is involved with activities and outings of their liking and equally.
Ensuring all documentation related to activities is complete.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the Individual Program Plan (IPP) and the Interdisciplinary Team process for each resident upon admission and ongoing.
- Develop and monitor auditing systems to ensure compliance and high-quality services.
- Train and monitor CNA/DT and CNA/DTAs.
- Develop and maintain training systems for CNA/DT and CNA/DTAs
- Oversee new hire orientation process for new CNA/DT and CNA/DTAs
- Oversee CNA/DTA and CNA/DT staff to include management of staffing levels, training, supervision, performance appraisals, and assist each with the implementation of responsibilities wherever necessary.
- 24 Hour on call rotation for medical emergencies.
- Attend Active Treatment, Activities, and other administrative meetings as necessary.
- Produces a weekly activity and outing schedule for the residents
- Ensure all material, tickets and funds are prepared for each activity
Requirements
REQUIRED
- Valid State of Maine driver license, reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance, and willingness to use own transportation for work.
- RN License.
- One-year experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities.
- Two years’ supervisory experience.
- Proof of COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations; Tuberculosis test; proof of immunity from MMR, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis-B.