Job Description
Job Description
Summary / Objective
This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Program Director to provide direct programming and support services to residents with developmental disabilities.
- Supervises assigned employees; screens, interviews and recommends applicants for hire; recommends assignments; transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, grievance resolutions and other personnel actions; evaluates employee performance; develops and implements employee work schedules.
- Directs, supervises and assists in planning overall operation of residential home; arranges work assignments and schedules the ensure proper coverage; maintains adequate supplies, materials, food and equipment; prepares and maintains system of program evaluation; ensures nutritionally balanced meals are planned and prepared; coordinates medical services, appointments, nursing procedures as trained and needed; assists with the preparation of and operates facility within annual budget; provides for and supervises the accurate accounting and expenditure of resident funds.
- Supervises and provides assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Individual Habilitation Plans to assess, review and meet needs of residents; monitors programs of residents in accordance with individual residential program reviews and evaluations to ensure adequacy of services; coordinates resident services with community agencies and employers of residents; supervises, provides and coordinates program management services; coordinates procedures for admission and procedures for progress reporting as related to elements of Individual Residential Plans as developed and implemented; supervises and provides for the health and safety of all residents assigned.
- Provides liaison services with parents, employees, community agencies and other interested parties; ensures compliance with all applicable standards; prepares and submits required reports and correspondence; provides staff training programs; operates county vehicles.
- May perform delegated nursing tasks and / or procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent work experienceOne year of experience in residential programmingCertifications in First Aid and CPR - adult, child and infant; delegated nursingValid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and proof of auto insuranceStrong communication skills, strong interpersonal skillsExcellent computer skills – including spreadsheets and word processing tools – and ability to learn new programs expeditiouslyPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
One year of supervisory experienceTwo years of experience working with developmentally disabled individualsSPECIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS :
Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing / pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with Hoyer liftsPHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical activities for this position involve :
BalancingStoopingPullingPushingStandingKneelingReachingLifting (up to 50 lbs.)Carrying(up to 50 lbs.)CrouchingCrawlingThe essential sensory and communicative activities include :
FeelingSeeingSpeakingHearingAn individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties :
Inside Environmental ConditionsOutside Environmental ConditionsExposure to BloodExposure to Bodily FluidsCombative Residents