Community Living Supports Manager

Title: Community Living Supports Manager

Reports to: Employment Placement Services Divisional Manager

Division of Operation: Lapeer Teamwork, Inc.

Work Schedule: Hours highly variable and subject to business needs. Mon – Sat varies between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm

General Description

Under the general supervision of Lapeer Team Work’s Executive Director. A primary advocate and coordinator of community services, resources and supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities served by Community Living Supports. The CLS manager utilizes person-centered planning approach to assist individuals to live full lives in their communities. Ensure that services remain mission driven while maintaining a superior ethical standard. Must be an initiative-taker, work effectively in a team setting; possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for serving those from a vulnerable population. The goal is to meet high quality service delivery standards promoting inclusion, opportunities, and independence for service recipients.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff and assist with staff development
• Ensure all staff members in assigned homes have received in service training
• Maintains client’s folders
• Check in and meet with clients on Community Living Supports caseload
• Provides direct support to clients as needed
• Follows Mandated Reporter protocols
• Monitor Community Living Supports budget and oversee with Divisional Manager
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and office procedures.
• Submit, monitor, and oversee all aspects of Community Living Supports billing
• Attend required divisional meetings and update and maintain Community Living Supports team notes

Nonessential Responsibilities

• Attend in-services, conferences, staff meetings, and other training as scheduled
• Assist the agency with fundraising efforts, community awareness activities, and participate in community events as necessary or assigned

Requirements:

During initial employment, the following is mandatory:

• Submit to background check at orientation and annually thereafter
• Must obtain Recipient Rights Training within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Training Certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain and keep current any other trainings deemed required by other governing agencies or the Executive Director
• Must obtain appropriate Public Passengers Chauffeurs License or CDL certification (established at hire) to drive 15 passenger vans to works sites throughout Lapeer and surrounding counties

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds
• While performing duties of this position, the individual is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and possess fine and gross motor skills
• Occasionally this individual may kneel, reach above shoulder level, push/pull objects, and carry/lift objects up to twenty pounds

Qualifications:

• Special training or experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
• Experience with behavioral health issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a driving record in good standing and acceptable for company insurance requirements

Other Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, perform calculations, utilize a computer, analyze, and interpret documents
• Must possess the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints, define problems, collect data, and establish facts and draw conclusions
• Must be able to lead, guide, and collaborate with others to promote a supportive work environment through clearly articulated instruction, constructive feedback, and encouragement

The Executive Director reserves the right to require attendance at training sessions outside of regular work hours/days. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This is not intended to be a contract and may be changed and/or updated when necessary. Your signature indicates that you read this Job Description and understand the essential function and minimum qualifications of the job.