Location: Media,PA, USA
POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Supervisor supervises all aspects of the assigned residence and other residences as needed. They meet the needs of the individuals by ensuring necessary staffing levels and actively supervising residential staff in their completion of assigned duties and established routines. They implement Conditions of Participation which consist of continuous and aggressive Active Treatment, individual protections, and the appropriateness and safety of the physical environment, emergency preparedness and the provision of health services.
POSITON SALARY: $21.10 HOUR
POSITION SCHEDULE: 1:45PM to 10:15PM, ONE WEEKDAY OFF AND EVERY OTHER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OFF
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Supervise direct support professionals (residential living staff (RLS), and/or certified nurse aide (C.N.A.) in their completion of assigned duties and established building routines
* Provide recommendations in recruiting, interviewing and selecting new staff
* Based on analysis of the needs of the individuals within the unit, direct staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs designed to meet these needs
* Assist in compliance with regulatory standards through physical program review, process review and input, staff training, and follow-up on deficiencies to ensure quality programming
* Maintain a clean and organized building
* Actively carry out building safety routines, including teaching them to the individuals supported
* Make necessary staffing and vehicle arrangements and adjustments to ensure medical appointments occur as scheduled
* Use the electronic health record to record census
* Serve as liaison between management personnel, direct support professionals, residents, community, and interdisciplinary team, and inform management of all pertinent information included in those interactions
* Fill the established schedule with appropriate staff in accordance with established guidelines in order to maintain proper staff coverage
* Provide instruction and assistance to staff as they carry out program plans in all activities of daily living skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, proactive supervision, and active engagement of individuals
* Attend and facilitate staff meetings, daily shift huddles, unit meetings, in-services, and continuing education programs as needed
* Collaborate with union leadership to ensure contract compliance
* Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma or equivalency; post-secondary education in human service field preferred
* Five (5) years' experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities; post-secondary education in human service field may be substituted for equivalent experience
* Supervisory experience preferred
* Demonstrated knowledge of when to seek/solicit help or guidance from immediate supervisor or appropriate resource person
* Must be able to perform and maintain certification of CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
* Experience using/knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred
* Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.