Description

SUMMARY

Residential House Supervisor will provide an array of services which are necessary to support persons with developmental disabilities to live in the community. This position provides on-site supervision to the assigned home, including maintenance of the home, as well as support for the individuals living in the home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates and performs as an effective adult role model for the people that we support.
• Adheres to assigned schedule
• Coordinates and transports individuals to medical and dental appointments
• Ensures staff is aware of medication changes/treatment changes
• Responsible for monthly staffing schedules and ensures the homes stays within allocated hours
• Monitors staff documentation: Activity Notes, ISP Tracking, Fire/disaster drills, Behavioral Support Plans, and House Logs and ensures that all necessary documents are accurate and turned in monthly to Residential Coordinator
• Ensures that each individuals medication is received monthly and reviews Medication Administration Reports for assigned homes
• Ensures and monitors homes for cleanliness, furniture is in good repair, adequate food supply and ensures that ISPs are current for each individual
• Ensures medication refills, medication report completed after each medical visit as well as PRN medications
• Ensures staff and coordinators are aware of medication changes/treatment changes
• Communicates professionally and treat the people we serve, parents, service monitors/coordinators, and InCommunity employees with respect
• Ensures that CLAs are in compliance with Healthcare Facilities Regulations and any other governing bodies
• Monitors house funds, i.e. making funds available for recreational events, document individual spending of funds, collect receipts
• Notifies coordinator immediately of any incidents
• If appropriate, complete Critical Incident Reports and submit to coordinator within one day.
• Notifies supervisor of problem areas needing counseling or disciplinary action for subordinate staff/document same
• Keeps abreast of training opportunities
• Adheres to InCommunity policies concerning confidentiality of consumer information
• Adheres to InCommunity documentation standards for participant and provider records
• Ensures that all mail is turned into the main office in a timely manner
• Monitors the vehicles assigned to the homes i.e. cleanliness, good repair etc.

I. Training/Program Responsibilities

1. Implements activities as identified in each individuals service plan.
2. Engages individual in activities of choice, which reinforces ISP goals.
3. Promptly reports any emergency/crisis situation to supervisor and follows up by completing appropriate incident report within twenty-four (24) hours.
4. Coordinates transportation and supervision for individuals as dictated by individual program.
5. Ensures that all information regarding daily activities, problems and needs of individuals are recorded properly in daily log.
6. Provides training and assistance in changing appropriate apparel on a daily basis to ensure comfort and well being for individuals.
7. Ensures that proper maintenance is performed on the van when necessary.
8. Attends annual ISP meeting for each individual
9. Coordinate individuals outings for community involvement and shopping for their personal supplies.
10. Is responsible for staffing the group home, relief staff, and leave scheduling
    II. Responsibilities Relating to Health and Safety

1. Inspects home to ensure that home meets all safety requirements, checking for clutter and dangerous objects.
2. Corrects deficiencies or submit written report to supervisor outlining deficiencies by end of shift.
3. Conducts evacuation drills, both fire and severe weather; records results of each drill.
4. Follow program plan for meeting all potential emergencies and disasters, such as medical, fire, severe weather and missing persons.
5. Notifies supervisor of all medical emergencies as outlined by policies and procedures.
6. Checks to ensure that supplies are clearly labeled.
7. Reports any problem with equipment used by residents to proper individual or department
8. Ensures cleanliness of home
   III. Housekeeping Responsibilities

1. Ensures that laundry is washed, ironed and properly put away daily.
2. Ensures menus are nutritionally sound and appropriate for all individuals in the homes; ensures menus are posted weekly in accordance with regulations and previous three months menus are filed in the home
3. Purchases groceries for the home on a weekly basis, in accordance with approved menus.
4. Purchases needed offices supplies
5. Purchases required SMS and SME.
   IV. Administrative Responsibilities

1. Ensures compliance in the area of responsibility during assigned hours with local, state and federal rules and regulations applying to Community Living Arrangement.
2. Complies with the organization policies and procedures governing the use of behavior management programs for controlling maladaptive or problem behavior.
3. Complies with policies and procedures to ensure that confidentiality requirements are upheld.
4. Supports and protects the fundamental human, civil, constitutional and statutory rights of clients and families as defined by agency.
5. Demonstrates competence in handling medical emergencies in accordance with InCommunity policies and procedures.
6. Maintains accurate and complete records of all individuals personal spending monies in accordance with rules and regulations; completes monthly reconciliation and submits report to Manager of Residential for approval and final submission
7. Maintains accurate and complete records of house spending (including credit card purchases and petty cash purchases) in accordance with rules and regulations; completes monthly reconciliation and submits reports to Manager for Residential for approval and final submission
8. Reports to work promptly and on time and does not leave work until assigned shift ends or has approval from supervisor. Observes policies/procedures governing requests for annual, sick or other leave time.
9. Observes all other personnel policies and works closely with supervisor to ensure compliance.
10. Abides by code of ethics and serves as a good role model for clients.
    V. Record Keeping Responsibilities

1. Maintains records in the home to meet local, state and federal guidelines
2. Makes individual related entries in daily logs that are legible, dated, authenticated by signature and positions, in ink and without use of symbols or abbreviations.
3. Maintains tracking records in accordance with Individual Service Plan to comply with program requirements and expectations of supervisor.
4. Records contacts with individuals family or guardian.
5. Maintains current log for approved family visitations and/or outing with friends.
6. Maintains medication records in accordance with policy
7. Maintains records of evacuation drills
8. Maintains appropriate documentation relating to health, safety and infection control.
9. Maintains records of van log data sheets.

• Adhere to InCommunity policies concerning confidentiality of consumer information.
• Adhere to InCommunity documentation standards for participant and provider records.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent and one year coordination experience in the area of developmental disabilities, preferably with the focus being in community-based programs and knowledge of family systems and structures

Qualifications

Salary : $15