Job Description
- Responsibility for staff and residents of the residential homes to which assigned. Coordinates all residence activities.
- Directs residential staff in development of assignments and evaluations of each resident. Plans, organizes and implements development of overall goals with staff for each resident in conjunction with Program Coordinators and Clinical Director.
- Monitors and reviews residence records. Maintains anecdotal notes and progress notes on residents for inclusion into residence records. Responsible for all residence reports and required documentation.
- Counsels staff and residents concerning problems of daily living and interpersonal relations. Expected to exercise mature and professional judgment in handling difficult behavioral problems.
- Responsible for supervision and directing residence staff in providing necessary daily living skills and hygiene to residents.
- Attends staffing, supervisory and management meetings as required.
- Maintains safety standards within residences to which assigned.
- Performs related work as required by 6400 Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Program regulations (list of responsibilities attached).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of Residential Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of generally accepted principles, practices, and techniques involved in the development and implementation of individual program plans for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Basic knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to Residential Programs and services.
- Experience in the supervision of staff.
- Experience in working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, employees, volunteers, clients, client families, and the general public.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university in Administration, Business, Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or other human service fields, which includes at least 15 credit hours in administration or human services; and one (1) year work experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or one (1) year work experience in administration or supervision; or,
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Administration, Business, Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or other human services field; and two (2) years work experience in administration or supervision, and one (1) year experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Aflac.
- Annual wage increases.
- 100% Paid Short-term Disability.
- 100% Paid Life Insurance.
- Paid Sick days.
- Paid Vacation.
- Paid Personal days.
- 10 Paid Holidays.
EOE
About The Arc of Butler County:
Since incorporating in 1957, The Arc of Butler County has served individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through:AdvocacyInforming individuals and families of their rightsProvision Residential and Vocational ServicesOur goal is to continue to meet the changing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by improving current services while developing and implementing new services.The Arc of Butler County is affiliated with The Arc of Pennsylvania and The Arc of the United States.