What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Habilitation Manager position at Life Adjustment Center?
DAY HABILITATION MANAGER
General Functions:
Has primary responsibility for the direct care and development of each Individual by providing assistance and training in 1) Activities of daily living, and 2) Development of self-help and social skills. Provides and ensures a safe and normalized home-like environment in order to promote Individual progress.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a high school diploma and one year work experience in a program for the intellectually/developmentally disabled.
Responsibilities:
1. Participates in appropriate activities relating to the overall care and development of the Individuals including but not limited to referral, planning, initiation, coordination, implementation follow-through, monitoring and evaluation of Individual treatment plans.
2. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and regularly scheduled reviews, as required, to ensure activities in #1 are met.
3. Has working understanding of each Individual's medical, psychosocial history and is thoroughly familiar with the Individual medical and treatment records.
4. Maintains ongoing knowledge of each Individual's medical, psychological, cognitive and social needs and ensures that programming is appropriate to needs and treatment goals.
5. Implements treatment plans by providing training to Individuals in specific performance areas, including but not limited to activities of daily living, food planning and preparation, apartment and room maintenance, budgeting and money management, recreation and leisure time.
6. Maintains and submits timely and accurate records and reports regarding the developmental status, progress and other related information concerning the Individual. This includes but is not limited to daily goal data, monthly progress notes, summaries and other reports as required.
7. Participates in in-service training programs and staff meetings as required.
8. Successfully participates in and passes medication certification course(s) and demonstrates continued proficiency in the administration of medications per established policies.
9. Organizes, assists, supervises at lunch time when necessary.
10. Ensures a safe and clean environment for Individuals at all times. Informs the Habilitation Coordinator of physical plant needs and/or required repairs.
11. Records and submits Individual incident reports per established agency policy.
12. Promptly informs the Habilitation Coordinator of any serious incident or violation of Individual and/or staff rights per established policies.
13. Appropriately communicates to staff and supervisor, both verbally and in writing (i.e. incident reports), pertinent Individual and/or program issues ensuring the continuity of care and efficient operation of the Day Hab.
14. Assumes responsibility for agency petty cash funds, assigned for purposes of making program purchases.
15. Obtains and submits accurate receipts for items or services purchased through agency petty cash.
16. Performs related duties as assigned by the Habilitation Coordinator.
Reporting Relationship:
Day Habilitation Manager reports to Habilitation Coordinator.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Supervising Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000