Supported Living Supervisor

City/StateColumbia City, Indiana
Weekly ScheduleSunday-Thursday 11am-7pm (40 hrs/week)
Job Description

Rate: $21.42, Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11am-7pm

 

Summary: Incumbent performs duties according to standard Division policies, procedures, goals, and objectives, exercising discretion and independent judgment in effectively applying guidelines to individual cases and circumstances and in supervising assigned personnel. Incumbent makes a substantial contribution to the agency's mission by implementing training programs according to agency policies and procedures. Incumbent works with minimum direct supervision, referring to supervisor any unusual or unprecedented situations, such as misconduct of assigned staff. Work is reviewed for compliance with agency policy and effect on agency goals and objectives. Incumbent maintains frequent contact with other Easterseals Arc personnel, other agencies, government officials, the public, clients, and their families/guardians for the purpose of exchanging information, coordinating, directing and supervising training operations to meet client needs.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with all regulatory bodies. Maintains detailed client case notes, compiles, and submits reports as needed. Accurately tracks, monitors, and documents all approved billing. Ensures the documentation in the home is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure services provided are individualized.
• Assists in development, implementation, documentation, summarization, and reporting of daily living and behavioral, training as determined by the Individual Support Plan (ISP). Monitors Behavior Management in accordance with the ISP.
• Oversees daily operation of the residence to maintain a pleasant living environment and atmosphere.
• Ensures that all the individuals' plans are implemented as written.
• Provides financial management as determined in the ISP.
• Plan, budget, implement, supervise, and assist with recreation and transportation as needed.
• Develop a workforce that fosters working through a continuum of services. Supervises assigned personnel, including interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, disciplining, and terminating, reviewing, and approving work schedules.
• Shall perform duties of absent personnel as needed.
• Adheres to Easterseals Arc Human Resources and EEO/AA policies and performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures that all staff are properly trained prior to working with participants and that the training is documented according to department policy.
• Complete training annually to include CPR, First Aid, Blood borne pathogens, Hazardous Communications, and Mantoux test as required for self and employees.
• Facilitates regular staff meetings.
• Supports people to be safe and have optimal health and well-being. Administers medications and assists in meeting client health care needs. Supervises staff to ensure proper administration and documentation of client medications.
• Arranges for special medical services, including hearing aids, therapies and orthopedic shoes, adaptive equipment etc.
• Ensures ordering of medication refills as needed.
• Follows and ensures staff adherence to menus and nutritional recommendations provided by the dietician. Monitors client MAR's ensures MAR documentation is correct and complete.
• Positively represent Easterseals Arc. Uphold agency values and follow agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal Laws, and guidelines.
• Maximize and responsibly utilize agency and community resources.
• Serves as a liaison to participants and family members.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities; prefer 2 years.
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks.
• A valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record.
• Basic language, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior and/or medical concerns.
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration and Positive Behavioral Support Training and other trainings as deemed necessary by the agency.
• Working Conditions: Supervisors work in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the individuals in program services. The environment may be fast paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. Supervisors need to be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs, activities, and locations. Supervisor must be able to tolerate tobacco smoke and/or pet dander based on the individual being supported. Supervisors must have an insured, safe vehicle in good working order to utilize for incidental transportation required for staff and program participants to and from community activities.
• Physical Requirement: Depending on the needs of the individuals, the work can be physically demanding including transferring or supporting people with mobility needs, lifting, or moving items up to 75 lbs., walking or standing for extended periods of time or providing support through CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions. Incumbent may work with violent/physically aggressive participants and responds to emergency situations involving potential physical harm to self and others.