Assistant Residential Director

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Services related field. Master's degree preferred.
  

• Demonstrated proficiency in DSP and Team Leader Competencies.  
  

• Two or more years of proven Supervisory/Management experience in long-term and/or residential settings preferred.
  

• Ability to complete all ARSD training requirements within the required period of time. 
  

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, which may include working weekends and holidays.  
  

• Ability to be responsible for 24-hour on-call coverage and respond to issues as necessary.
  

• Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language adequately to respond to individual’s needs.
  

• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens accurately and responsively.  Responds to communication in a timely manner and reviews e-mail and Therap daily.
  

• Ability to see and hear in order to make assessments.  
  

• Holds a valid driver’s license and maintains a safe driving record.  Ability to travel between multiple sites.
  

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, occasionally, which includes lifting objects and/or transferring individuals.  Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, and push/pull wheelchairs.
  

• Ability to respond to emergencies in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and have the ability to use a computer for required documentation, communication, scheduling and other assessments.
  

• Ability to operate and maintain household, office, and facility equipment.
  

Management:  

• Responsible to assist in the hiring process, train, supervise, evaluate, manage, counsel, and discipline the Team Leaders, Direct Support Professionals, and Direct Support Assistants. 
  

• Assist Team Leaders to create monthly and weekly schedules for residential locations and follow up as necessary.  This is to assure 24- hour staffing and maintain staffing levels according to budgetary, quality and safety guidelines per policies.  
  

• Assures payroll t-sheets for all residential Team Leaders and DSPs are verified in accordance with related policy and by comparing schedules with payroll t-sheets generated by the Business Office. 
  

• Assures the appearance of the residential locations and grounds are always well maintained and meet standards for sanitation and infection control through routine evaluation process.  This includes but is not limited to Health and Safety Data Collection for all residential locations.  
  

• Assists to evaluate the performance of Team Leaders, Direct Support Professionals, and Direct Support Assistants.
  

• Evaluates overall functioning of individual services and agency systems. This includes, but is not limited to, assuring that all residential locations have available all equipment and materials necessary for service provision through routine inventory and ordering processes, and that all equipment is kept in good repair. 
  

• Participates in the development and implementation of organization goals and objectives.  
  

• Participates in The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) and agency biennial reviews as necessary.
  

• Assists to plan, develop and provide in-service education and orientation to staff.
  

• Assists with coordinating the pre-admission, admission and discharge of all individuals, working with the Direct Support Supervisors, Residential Director and Admissions Committee.
  

Individual Services: 

• Advocates for the needs of the individuals receiving services and supports at Valiant Living, Inc.
  

• May assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Support Plans in conjunction with the Team Leaders.  May coordinate and/or facilitate individual meetings with the Team Leader, if needed. 
  

• Participates in responding to Critical Incident Reports and GER’s in accordance with established regulations and policy.
  

• Assists in providing training and direction to Direct Support Supervisors in all areas of individual services.
  

• Performs direct care duties as necessary, including assisting individuals with activities of daily livings, transfers, community integration and passing medications. Performs tasks, which fall within Category II of infection control; which may include exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. 
  

• Response to individual needs in emotional and social areas.  However, intervention in these areas does not fall within the meaning of psychotherapy. 
  

Safety:  

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures, fosters awareness and actions that promote a safe living and working environment.  
  

• Maintains an injury free workplace by identifying and reporting unsafe conditions.
  

• Initiates problem solving to develop correction plan and injury prevention.
  

Regulation Compliance:

• Understands, implements, and complies with all policies, procedures, as well as all rules and regulations of licensing agencies and accreditation organizations; to include but not limited to ARSD 46:11 and CQL. 
  

Benefits