Professional Manager FT Adair

Community Living Professional Manager

Full-time

Kirksville MO

Adair County

Job Title: Community Living (CL) Professional Manager (PM)
Department: Community Living (CL)
Reports To: Director or Assistant Director of Community Living
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Living Professional Manager will support the CHS mission by participating as an active member of the Community Living management team and providing leadership supervision training and overall coordination of activities at various assigned locations to successfully support Direct Support Professionals and the Individuals we serve. The Community Living department is a 365 day/24-hour service line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Community Living Professional Manager you will:
Affirm the success of team members by scheduling and training new talent including Individual Support Plan (ISP) training: providing constructive and timely feedback through performance evaluations or during everyday interactions to assigned employees; and handling discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Project a positive image of the Center for Human Services by interacting with staff members external agencies parents or guardians and providers in a courteous and professional manner.
Create a culture of communication by attending and leading administrative staff meetings; informing the management team of developments or concerns; working with staff members to address issues or concerns through critical thinking and problem-solving; participating in ISP meetings or other team meetings regarding Individuals served; and coordinating with Individuals families support coordinators other service providers and the Division of Mental Health (DMH) and other state and local governmental departments and regulatory agencies.
Maintain integrity of records by ensuring Medication Administration Record (MARs) are accurate through oversight and supervision; writing implementation strategies related to ISPs for individuals served; ensuring discharge summaries are completed for all Individuals served by the Community Living Program; performing quality enhancement monitoring; and reviewing and approving documentation; supporting Individual financial health through oversight and assistance with personal funds which may involve tracking systems during service delivery.
Support the health and welfare of the Individuals served by administering prescription and PRN medications as prescribed by physician; collaborating with the Community Registered Nurse on the individuals medical needs; ensuring physical examinations are completed annually or as needed.
Ensuring sufficient workforce coverage by completing shifts to provide direct support when coverage cannot be satisfied by other means; participating in a tiered on-call rotation being available by phone 24 hours a day to provide immediate assistance responding physically within 30 minutes in areas where remote supports are provided/ 1 hour in areas where remote supports are not provided; and maintaining unimpaired cognitive clarity during the on-call period.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet physical requirements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Accountability
Attention to detail
Communication
Conceptual Thinking
Courtesy and friendliness
Ethical behavior and decision-making
Follow through
Goal-setting initiative
Leadership and development
Organization skills
Positivity with a collaborative attitude
Professional and courteous business
Stress Management
Theoretical problem-solving
Time management with ability to meet deadlines

COMPETENCIES

Active listener Collaborator Confident Decisive
Experienced in Microsoft business products Motivator and mentor
Organized Person-centered Policy-supportive Proactive Problem solver Result-oriented Self-starter Strategic
Supportive of inclusion diversity equity and accessibility

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree (BA or BS) from an accredited university plus 3 years of managerial experience and/or experience working in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities a combination of education and direct experience equal to seven years.
Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred.
Valid drivers license
Reliable licensed and insured vehicle Reliable form of communication

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lift carry squat bend move push or pull sit or stand for long intermittent periods
Type on a keyboard and vision sufficient to view computer screens for extended periods
Local and intrastate driving with possible overnight stays
Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer an adult human being (greater than 50 lbs.) from varied positions including standing to laying on floor and the ability to continuously push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure over an extended period as per the American Heart Association requirements for administering CPR.
Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR