UCO of Broward and Palm Beach is a non-profit organization that serves Adolescents, Adults and Children with developmental disabilities. This is extremely rewarding place to work, if you enjoy a challenge, are a compassionate and committed person who believes all children, adolescents, and adults have the right to live, learn, play and work in our community.

Responsibilities:

1. Assure that each adult receives comprehensive medical/psychiatric care including following Policy regarding medication dispersion, documentation, doctor visits, update of the Medical Profiles and daily appointments.

2. Assure that all behavioral issues are addressed with appropriate programs/documentation, and staff intervention is implemented correctly. Identify consumers who may need behavioral interventions

3. Supervise Lead DSI and all direct care staff. Oversee all staff patterns including, vacancies, transfers, in-service requirements, training, evaluations and individual job performance through the use of a Supervisor's Manual. Submit weekly schedules one week in advance for approval from Residential Director(s). Maintain control over all overtime through appropriate staff assignments.

4. Prepares and assures that all inspections, licensing monitoring requirements and deadlines are met. Submit corrective action plan if required.

5. Assures that the maintenance needs and general improvement of each home is promptly addressed; and safety issues are continually reviewed and resolved in an expeditious manner..

6. Oversees all budgetary issues including a budget ledger, petty cash log, personal allowance statements and individual banking needs. Submit an Audit to the Director monthly without delay.

7. Conducts meetings with all staff monthly. Adhere to weekly scheduled meetings with Director. Attend Area Meetings and Planning Days as scheduled. Participate in Annual Support Plan/IPP and Pre-IPP meetings.

8. Follow all Policy and Procedures regarding record keeping, documentation, logs, manuals, progress notes, and all other required paperwork.

9. Assures, participates and reviews the recreation program and fosters the continued growth and expansion to meet the individual needs of the people we serve; monitors Residential Habilitation Goals, monthly data and consults with Habilitation Coordinator to assist in goal intervention and planning.

10. Assures that each Adult has a skills acquisition program achieved through individual assessments, designed to meet their needs on a comprehensive level (social, educational, vocational, ADL, recreational, behavioral, medical, nutritional, habitation, etc.).

11. Maintain a productive and positive relationship with all community personnel, family members, ISC's guardians and all other significant individuals that participate in the lives of adults served.

12. Assure transportation needs are met. Ensure that shopping for food, etc. is done within budgetary

Parameters.

13. Maintain Personnel files for all employees. Develop a system to keep all in-services current. Complete all annual employee evaluations by due dates.

14. Review/Edit Kronos daily. Develop vacation schedules so coverage is always adequate and the need for overtime is eliminated.

15. Participate in all Computer Workshops. Ensure that all employees are encouraged and supported in attending trainings that promote Computer Literacy.

16. Participate in all Management in-services offered. Assist in monthly trainings, Orientation and curriculum development.

17. Initiate all Status Changes for consumer or employees. Complete and submit all internal and external APD Incident Reports within 24 hours. Ensure that proper notifications are made.

18. Complete Monthly Checklist and submit to Director(s).

19. Help to develop systems for employee with internal checklists, calendars, resources, communication logs, which will assist the Lead PCI and Direct Care staff to perform tasks according to agency standards and comply with APD regulations.

20. Maintain all ledgers to track monetary budgets and financial budgets of Consumers. Keep all Service Authorizations/Support Plans current.

21. Request refill medications as needed. Ensure that over-the-counter medications / treatments are in stock. Review new narcotic sheets for use each month to ensure that they contain the correct information.

22. Ensure completion of hygiene checklist by visual monitoring, i.e. showering, bathing, shaving, etc. and review findings with Home Coordinator as needed.

23. Document all communication with group home in Communication Log and read communication log at the beginning of each shift.

24. Assess the resident’s bowel status (last BM) by monitoring the bowel chart and ensure proper implementation of care.

25. Maintain the desk area, medication carts, records cabinet and activity cabinet in a clean and organized.

26. Interact with residents in an appropriate and positive manner, fostering independence.

27. Make sure all paperwork is written and completed in an accurate and timely fashion.

28. Attend monthly staff meetings.

29. Maintain an organized system for follow-up.

30. Monitor MARs to ensure proper administration. Keep MARs neat and organized with Rx’s and side effect sheets filed in the same order as listed on the MAR.

31. Ensure destruction of all unused and/or discontinued medication.

32. Attend all meetings and trainings as required.

33. Communicate professionally with all outside agencies.

34. Perform all related duties following Policy and Procedures.

Requirement:

1. Bachelors or Masters Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.

2. Valid Florida driver’s license, 3 years driving experience and an acceptable MVR.

3. Minimum 3-5 years in Supervisory experience with similar population.

4. 2 years’ experience working with developmentally disabled adults required or in medical, psychological, nursing or child care setting. (30 semester hours or vocational/ technical training that equals 45 quarter hours or 720 classroom hours, may substitute for 1-year experience.

• Ability to read and write in English
• Must be flexible and willing to learn
• Lift/Transfer adults in program weighing over 100 lbs. with partner
• Meets DCF Background clearance criteria

Benefits for FT employees:

• Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision (company covers up to 80%)
• 403b Retirement Plan with matching and vesting options.
• 2 weeks of accrued vacation time per year and 12 days of accrued sick time per year
• 1 personal choice day per year
• Paid recognized holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
• Supervising: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person