Associate Program Supervisor

Description

Overall Objective:
The overall objective of the Associate Residential Program Supervisor (ARPS) is to assist the Program Supervisor in creating, maintaining a small group living situation directed toward maximizing the independence of each resident, relating to each individual served, their family, guardians, and case manages on an individual basis. The Associate Program Supervisor plays an active role in providing direct care to residents, modeling desired performance to all employees, assisting in providing supervision, training and immediate feedback to staff and residents.
Responsible to: Residential Program Supervisor (RPS)
Responsible for: Assisting in the Supervision of Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s)
Status: Full-time, hourly
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent preferably with post-secondary training in the human services field
 Meet the qualifications of Designated Coordinator as outlined in MN Statutes 245D.081 subdivision 2, paragraph (b)
 Substantial experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of program plans for individuals with developmental disabilities
 Substantial experience in staff supervision and training
 Demonstrated organizational skills, excellent oral and written communications and ability to work with a variety of people
 Ability to provide in-service training to staff as needed
 Ability to function without close supervision
 Receive and document training hours as outlined per licensing requirements; including all required policies and procedures
Duties:
 Embrace and model Range Center, Inc.’s Mission and Philosophies.
 Competently abide by and model all Range Center, Inc. Policies and Procedures.
 Ensure that all persons served are receiving services according to their rights and are free from abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.
 Adhere to and abide by all aspects of Range Center’s Employee Supervision Policy (E-204)
 Provide direct observation and supervision of staff on all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights and weekends) a minimum of 32 hours per week
 Work a minimum of one weekend per month
 Act as a backup Residential Program Supervisor, being able to fulfill all duties as outlined in JD-110.
 Completion of all managerial tasks as assigned by the Residential Program Supervisor.
 Model desired performance to all employees.
JD-111.4
Associate Residential Program Supervisor Job Description
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 Assist in providing supervision, training and immediate feedback to staff and residents.
 Participation in all Direct Support Professional Duties outlines in JD-120 such as (minimum of 32 hours per week):
o Program Plans
o Personal Cares
o Skill Development
o Behavior Development
o Advocacy and Community Living
 Adhere to Maltreatment of a Vulnerable Adult reporting procedures.
 Supervise individuals at all times to ensure programming and optimum quality of life.
 Remain awake on all designated awake shifts.
 Work as scheduled, arriving on time and staying to end of shift until relief staff are on duty or Management personnel has given approval to leave.
 Obtain and maintain all required certifications such as Medication Administration, CPR/FA, etc. as required by regulation and Range Center, Inc. Policies and Procedures.
 Meet all staff development, monthly program/house staff meetings, and training requirements; complete, document, and submit in-service hours as required by regulatory entities.
 Pursue opportunities for professional growth and share knowledge and resources with others.
 Act in a professional manner and communicate effectively with others; supporting and contributing to an environment of trust, sharing, growth and mutual support; maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers by providing feedback as appropriate.
 Focus on the individual rather than the disability.
 Maintain confidentiality of all information about each person, the person’s family, and the organization.
 Other as assigned: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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