Location: Woburn,MA, USA
Summary:
To assist the Residential Manager in the management of direct care staff in the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential program for each of their assigned individuals.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
* Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean,safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence.
* Act as Shift Supervisor; directly supervise all staff in the assigned residence while on shift.
* Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care.
* Monitor staff performance, assist in yearly evaluation process.
* Ensure employees adhere to all policies/requirements of The Guild for Human Services.
* Ensure all staff implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans.
* Attend training as required.
* Coordinate and take individuals to Doctors' appointments.
* Monitor all the individuals medications and coordinate with the pharmacy if orders are needed
* Monitor and ensure that all individuals receive their prescribed medication, and that the medication administration record has been completed correctly each day.
* Administer and record individuals' medications as directed during training.
* Ensure all residential documentation including logs and Incident/Accident (IA) reports are completed.
* Plan and implement community activities for individuals in the residence.
* Monitor individual and house expenditures.
* Develop and implement residential meal preparation including menu development, grocery shopping and cooking that is inclusive of all individuals who live in the home.
* Attend individual's team meetings as requested.
* Manage the day to day functions of the residence including crisis intervention, on-call notifications, on-shift parent/guardian communication, and individuals' programming.
* Ensure the implementation of all individualized programming in accordance with each ISP and daily activity schedule.
* Ensure the accurate and timely collection and summation of individuals' and house data.
* Implement and record fire drills to ensure the health and safety of the individuals who live in the home.
* Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the home and vehicles.
* Ensure the implementation of all Guild Adult Residential Services policies and procedures.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
* Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including weekends, holidays and inclement weather situations.
* Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals.
* Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
* Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
* Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals.
* Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements
* Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent
* Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI)
* The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the residence
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, or related field preferred;
* At least two years of experience in a direct-care facility, preferably in a residential setting with a similar population; education may be substituted for one year of experience.
* Ability to demonstrate supervisory and administrative skills.
* Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
* MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification or the ability to obtain MAP certification within first 90 days of employment
* Reliable transportation to residential homes located in Massachusetts