Residential Program Specialist
Residential Program Specialist
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for the overall operation of a number of group home facilities. The RPS serves as a coordinator of casework services for up to thirty 30 individuals with intellectual disabilities. They work closely with MCBHC personnel to assure that appropriate services are provided for individuals assigned to their caseload.
This incumbent acts as a coordinator for individuals to develop and assist them with obtaining any service to meet their personal medical financial social and community integration needs. They also act as a liaison and consultant with other agencies and services.
The incumbent is responsible for supervision training and evaluation of the Residential Program Workers which work on their caseload.
This position is to assure that the PA 6400 & 6100 Regulations inclusive of the 44(b) series and MCARs Policies and Procedures are always maintained and that the welfare care safety and security of all consumers on their assigned caseload are met.
Initiative and independent judgment are exercised within a broad framework of rules regulations and policies. This position will complete the ODP Certified Investigator Training within one 1 year of employment and responsible for completing recertification requirements within three 3 years thereafter.
This position works a schedule of flexible hours to facilitate regular visitation of assigned group homes outside of the 8:30 AM 4:30 PM business day. The position is assigned to a particular office area but also capable of regular visitation and being supportive within the field with electronic communication tools to perform necessary duties for the assigned group homes.
Work is reviewed by the Administrator of Residential Services through conferences observations and written evaluations on an as needed basis during the first year of employment in the position and on a yearly basis thereafter.
The Residential Program Specialist may need to be on call as needed as determined at the discretion of the Administrator of Residential Services.
Completes other duties as assigned by the Administrator of Residential Services.
ESSENTIAL JOB AND DECISIONMAKING RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports training of new staff. Contributes to new hire orientations and inservice training throughout the year. Acts as a Team Leader for the Crisis Intervention Team when oncall; and investigates EIM allegations as outlined in the Incident Management Policy. Completes Monthly House Meetings as needed in accordance with Residential Program Supervisor.
MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates with Residential Program Supervisor for medical concerns pertaining to supported individuals for their assigned caseloads. Coordinates information gathering relative to medical physical psychiatric needs on their caseload; and maintains uptodate medical information and files on the designated system and coordinates the processing prescriptions and cycled medications according to policy.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes necessary items pertaining to the Social Security Administration Office/County Assistance Office; assists Fiscal Department with audits; and distributes paychecks as needed.
PROGRAMMING
Coordinates all aspects of developing Individual Support Plans as outlined in theand 6500 Regulations and assures that programming is completed; coordinates with Program Supervisor on implementing the ISP as written; develops and disseminates program information to all involved;
In conjunction with the Behavioral Specialist develops and presents the Behavior Management Meeting for the Human Rights Team; assures that all social personal and community integration needs are met for each consumer through appropriate programming and services; maintains uptodate and complete programming records; and coordinates all assessments for consumers; responsible for reviewing Service Notes TLogs and GERs; and using Enterprise Incident Management System (EIM).
CASEWORK RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews and disseminates daily reports to pertinent others; prepares reports for the Administrator of Residential Services and Chief Operating Officer as requested; conducts informal counseling with consumers; utilizes Crisis Intervention with consumers as needed; files and/or arranges for files to be uptodate; reviews Residential Program Workers logs and reports as needed; maintains uptodate and current information relative to the consumers health and welfare; participates in Admission and Discharge meetings Team Meetings etc.; assures that programs are in accordance with the 6100 & 6400 Regulations; and organizes social events for residents.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
A program specialist shall have one of the following groups of qualifications:
1 A masters degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
2 A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
3 An associates degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
- Valid drivers license
- Knowledge of social work/caseload concepts theories and practices
- Knowledge of individual or group counseling concepts theories and practices
- Knowledge of personnel supervision concepts theories and practices
- Knowledge of MCARs policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques for use during consumer crisis/emergency situations
- Proficient knowledge of consumer programming development and implementation concepts theories and practices
- Ability to incorporate new technologies and/or philosophies (e.g. positive approaches restrictive programming procedures etc. into writing personcentered individual program plans for consumers in a residential setting
- Ability to interpret and apply laws rules regulations policies and procedures
- Ability to organize and prioritize program and individual needs
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
