Assist in the Development, implementation and review of IEPs. Formally and informally respond to needs, desires and interests of students. Ensure that all goals and objectives are being reviewed and modified if necessary. Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines surrounding the completion and submission of all IEP paperwork.

Ensure complete compliance with all regulatory requirements surrounding DESE; DEEC; DCF. This includes all IEP documents; All Incident Reporting; All Restraint Reports and all required DCF Documentation.

Maintain appropriate communication with all stakeholders. This includes weekly contact with families/guardians to provide updates and current status. Ensure that all contact forms are completed and sent to the School Social Worker, PD and VP. Facilitate positive relationship with families and guardians.

Supervise and direct daily staff activities. Mobilize staff to achieve goals. Utilize Assistant Coordinator to ensure consistency across all shifts. Build a team environment.

Case management and delegation of case management to appropriate staff. Fully understand and supervise the implementation of the behavior support plans collaboratively and expeditiously.

Provide direct care support. Instruct, assist & supervise individuals in the areas of personal care, adaptive equipment, education skills, social skills, nutrition & meal preparation, community inclusion, travel training, individual funds, self-preservation, and religious practice if desired, etc. In addition, maintain and/or implement approved emergency restraint procedures as instructed when necessary. 

Coordinate with the Clinical Department on program development, implementation, data collection and analysis for students and their Behavior Support Plans.

Coordinate referrals to other specialists as individually appropriate. Oversee all medical needs of the individual with support from the Director of Health Care Services and the School Nurse. This includes monitoring all medications at the home. Audit medication cabinet weekly.

Facilitate support services with the School Social Worker with the following: SSI, SSDI, SSA, Medicaid, Medicare, etc. Match supports and

interventions to the unique needs of the individual. Ensure that all correspondences involving SSI, SSDI SSA, MASS Health are reviewed and responded to in a timely manner.

Participate in human resources functions per established procedures: interview, orientate, train, monthly supervisions and annual performance appraisals for assigned staff.

Follow policies and procedures on progressive discipline for the staff. Review Collective Bargaining Agreement to ensure proper administration with staff. Conduct investigatory reviews as needed; ensure Weingarten Rights for staff are followed. Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

Organize staff work schedules. Ensure adequate residence coverage at all times. Adhere to budgetary constraints regarding overtime.

Coordinate regular staff meetings; disseminate information and solicit input regarding events, progress, and problems of individuals and home; develop reasonable methods for problem-solving.

Meet with Program Director at least monthly and as serious situations arise to discuss residential issues and to recommend solutions.

Maintain required residence documentation: House and individual Logs, progress notes, service agreements, status agreements, semi-annual reviews, house records, receipts, documents, house correspondence and monthly reports, etc.

Provide emergency on-call services on a rotational basis.

With individuals and support staff input, coordinate social, leisure, educational and developmental activities. 

Understand & advocate individuals’ human rights, legal rights, administrative and financial issues. Use effective advocacy strategies to overcome challenges.

Ensure well-balanced and nutritious meals, including individuals in the selection, purchase and preparation of grocery items.

Audit weekly and maintain client accounts as outlined in Amego policies and procedures.

See that the home is well maintained and adequately supplied. Perform housekeeping tasks as necessary. Request additional funds and resources if needed. Maintain petty cash system to ensure that staff have money to carry out recreational assignments with the individuals.

Audit medication cabinet weekly and ensure that all MAP Policies and Procedures are followed at all times with the individuals.

Maintain cooperative communication with other service providers, advocates, family members and guardians (preferably weekly). Maintain good public relations with the community.

Attend in-services and other trainings. Identify areas for self-improvement, pursue necessary training/educational resources & share knowledge with others.

Maintain a flexible schedule in order to fully support and manage a residential setting. Schedule must include evenings and weekends. Work with the PD in developing this schedule.

Conduct periodic spot checks for the residential site. This includes overnight and early morning checks to ensure consistency across all 24 hours.

Implement and maintain the standards, regulations and requirements of the various licensing agencies: DESE, DEEC, DCF and other agencies; oversee and participate in the certification/licensing process for the home; promptly implement any Plan of Action. Work with QA&Training in auditing the program with regulatory requirements.

Provide coverage to other Amego, Inc homes as assigned or as needed.

Maintains attendance and punctuality.

Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to timekeeping.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The following list is defined to be other related duties important to the job assigned by the Program Director or the Chief Operating Officer.