Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

This staff person is responsible to the Assistant Program Director to provide direct programming and support services to residents with developmental disabilities.

• Supervises assigned employees; screens, interviews and recommends applicants for hire; recommends assignments; transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, grievance resolutions and other personnel actions; evaluates employee performance; develops and implements employee work schedules.
• Directs, supervises and assists in planning overall operation of residential home; arranges work assignments and schedules the ensure proper coverage; maintains adequate supplies, materials, food and equipment; prepares and maintains system of program evaluation; ensures nutritionally balanced meals are planned and prepared; coordinates medical services, appointments, nursing procedures as trained and needed; assists with the preparation of and operates facility within annual budget; provides for and supervises the accurate accounting and expenditure of resident funds.
• Supervises and provides assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Individual Habilitation Plans to assess, review and meet needs of residents; monitors programs of residents in accordance with individual residential program reviews and evaluations to ensure adequacy of services; coordinates resident services with community agencies and employers of residents; supervises, provides and coordinates program management services; coordinates procedures for admission and procedures for progress reporting as related to elements of Individual Residential Plans as developed and implemented; supervises and provides for the health and safety of all residents assigned.
• Provides liaison services with parents, employees, community agencies and other interested parties; ensures compliance with all applicable standards; prepares and submits required reports and correspondence; provides staff training programs; operates county vehicles.
• May perform delegated nursing tasks and/or procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent work experience
• One year of experience in residential programming
• Certifications in First Aid and CPR - adult, child and infant; delegated nursing
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and proof of auto insurance
• Strong communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills – including spreadsheets and word processing tools – and ability to learn new programs expeditiously

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• One year of supervisory experience
• Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals

SPECIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with Hoyer lifts

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical activities for this position involve:

• Balancing
• Stooping
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Reaching
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Carrying(up to 50 lbs.)
• Crouching
• Crawling

The essential sensory and communicative activities include:

• Feeling
• Seeing
• Speaking
• Hearing

An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:

• Inside Environmental Conditions
• Outside Environmental Conditions
• Exposure to Blood
• Exposure to Bodily Fluids
• Combative Residents

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