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1. Coordination of residential service reports to DMHDD.
2. Supervise residential supervisors, as well as coordinating the utilization of professional and consultative services at their sites.
3. Assure his/her site meets environmental standards as stipulated by the department.
4. Advocate for clients rights and services.
5. Facilitate individual linkage and transfer.
6. Consult with the psychiatrist and nurse regarding medication issues on a monthly basis.
7. Be available on a 24hr basis to tend to emergencies.
8. Be responsible for hiring, scheduling, terminating and supervising DDC’s residential staff in coordination with the Administrative Department.
9. Be responsible for coordinating training programs and other DDC programs.
10. Responsible for annual employees reviews for residential programs and other DDC programs.
11. Supervision of full-time and part-time staff, including performance evaluations in consultation with the President.
12. Coordination of staff training in consultation with the Administrative Department.
13. Maintaining and developing professional skills through in-service program, outside course-work and self study.
14. Management of household budget, maintenance of equipment and appliances, and general housekeeping responsibilities.
15. Inventory and control at their sites.
16. Provide direct service in the natural environment or in other facilities, such as state-operated facilities, convalescent care facilities, community hospitals or rehabilitation facilities when the facilities permit.
17. Be responsible for providing or helping individuals to access the services specified in their plans.
18. Be available to respond to an individual’s needs on a 24hr basis.
19. Write and modify the services plan based on on-going assessment and recommendations.
20. Advocating on behalf on individuals.
21. Providing informational, educational, and advocacy services to family members.
22. Assisting individuals to select, obtain, and maintain CILAs which afford safety and basic comforts.
23. Participating with other direct service staff during stays in other environments such as state operated facilities, convalescent care facilities, community hospitals or rehabilitation facilities, continuing in- facility contacts, participating in service plan development and the on-going interdisciplinary process, providing on-going living arrangement during these times such as paying the rent and utilities.
24. Developing natural community supports fostering relationships with non-paid persons in the community, e.g. neighbors, volunteer and landlords.
25. Providing personal support and assistant in gaining access to vocational training, educational services, legal services, employment opportunities and leisure, recreation, religion and social activities.
26. Providing assistance in obtaining health and dental services, mental health treatment and rehabilitation services (including physical therapy and occupational therapy) and substance abuse services.
27. Providing supportive counseling and problem solving assistance on an on-going basis and at time of crisis.
28. Assisting individuals with activities of daily living through skill training and acquisition of assistive devices.
29. Accessing medication information including observing and reporting effects and side effects of prescribed medications.
30. Accessing and providing training to obtain emergency medical services including state operated facility services.
31. Providing assistance in money management, including representative payeeship, and applying for financial entitlements including assisting individuals to access Department of rehabilitations home services program (89 III Admin Code Chapter IV, Subchapter d)
32. Assisting individuals to access transportation.
33. All other assigned duties.
