Responsible for operations of assigned residential areas located in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF’s) under the direction of the Facility Administrator or designee. Ensures regulatory compliance of an ICF as it pertains to the care and safety of individuals with disabilities. Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to administrative responsibilities and staffing and training of Direct Support Professionals.
Responsible for the management and oversight of one or more residential building. Ensures active treatment is provided to individuals with disabilities. Responsible for the 24 hour/7day a week programs affecting all individuals in the assigned residential building. Responsible for direct supervision of the personnel and individuals with disabilities in the assigned residential building. Ensures all individuals with disabilities receive services and interventions on a daily basis necessary to meet identified needs in accordance with active treatment standards. Provides thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of services provided. Ensures all programs and training are amended based on progress and/or newly identified needs and/or concerns. Maintains continuous communication with guardians and advocates regarding significant events including injuries/incidents, training, and health of the individuals with disabilities. Monitors consistency among external/internal programs and disciplines to ensure that any discrepancies or inconsistencies between programmatic, medical, dietary, and vocational aspects of assessments and programs for individuals with disabilities are resolved. Completes monthly monitoring of Individual Support Plan training for staff, and provides training as needed. Monitors staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage needs. Completes annual performance evaluations for staff, and reviews staff performance on a regular basis. Maintains documentation in compliance with agency written rules, regulations and policies. Ensures a clean and safe environment. Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately per agency policy and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations. Ability to perform basic administrative tasks. General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of basic safety practices. Ability to accurately communicate. Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, and walk. Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting or ICF. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability .to supervise subordinates
Requires frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Some positions may require the ability to travel.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, Registered Nurse licensure, or Doctorate of Medicine Osteopathy. Two years of related experience providing professional or direct services, including at least one year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.