Community Home Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the administrative supervision of the Residential Program Specialist the position is responsible for the management of the communitybased home the implementation of plans for the consumers and the supervision of the Residential Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

1. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

• Recognize that each individual served is to be afforded dignity respect and selfdetermination to the fullest extent possible.
• Cooperate with the Residential Program Specialist by working within the rules and regulations set forth in Arc Residential Policies and Procedures the Office of Developmental Programs and the Administrative Entity (A.E. sponsoring county program office.
• Assist the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of Person Centered/Individual Support Plan including outcomes prescriptive techniques medical needs recreation community inclusion etc.
• Supervise Residential DSPs in implementing any Annual Plan or prescriptive techniques to ensure accurate data collection service notes logs and charting and that all consumers are involved in community inclusive experiences.
• Supervise DSPs with regard to the performance of domestic duties to ensure that housekeeping laundry and cleanliness in the home is maintained.
• Supervise DSPs especially with regard to attending to the daily needs of individuals served (i.e. medication administration personal hygiene meal preparation etc.
• Maintain Residential home staff time punches. Monitor and review/approve requests for vacation/personal leave. Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Monitor all DSP training records to ensure that minimum training requirements are met.
• Assist in the orientation and training of DSPs.
• Schedule all medical appointments ensuring that all consumers medical needs are met. Accompany consumers to medical appointments. Maintain accurate medical records and forward copies to the Residential Program Specialist and appropriate Service Coordination Origination as well as parents guardians and Day Program staff as deemed appropriate or necessary.
• Monitor the storage and administration of all consumers medications as prescribed by the physician. Ensure that medication logs are complete and accurate. Report any medication related incidents and errors to the Med Supervisor and Residential Program Specialist.
• Observe guidelines outlined in The Arc Policy and Procedures Manual regarding Management of Consumers Funds and Property. Maintain and monitor household accounts to ensure that individual financial logs are accurate and that individual financial logs are accurate and that individual account balances are correct. Submit copies of financial logs and receipts to the Residential Program Specialist for monthly review.
• Maintain household petty cash accounts by submitting reports and receipts to The Arcs Fiscal Office.
• Monitor the care and maintenance of the home and all furnishings equipment and supplies. Submit purchase requests and repair/work orders as necessary. Requisition and/or obtain appropriate supplies.
• Assess weekly staffing needs and patterns. Contact and schedule substitutes when needed. Work overtime as deemed necessary by the Residential Program Specialist such as in the event of an emergency if an open shift cannot be filled successfully etc.
• Assumes weekly oncall responsibilities and participates in a weekend oncall rotation schedule which includes oversight of sister homes.

1. OTHER ELEMENTS:

• Maintain regular communications with Arc Administration via regular scheduling of office visits with the Residential Program Specialist or other appropriate Administrative personnel as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in Residential Supervisors meetings and/or required in/outservice training. Occasionally provide staff in/outservice training.
• Communicate with consumers parents families guardians friends and the Interdisciplinary team by disseminating pertinent information regarding the consumer.
• Coordinate and conduct home staff meetings as needed.

Required Experience:

Manager