Program Supervisor of Residential

The Arc of the Quad City Area Rock Island, IL

Job Description

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Program Supervisor of Residential JOB FUNCTION: Supervise assigned staff; monitor and maintain the appearance and condition of designated site/area. Ensure delivery of services to individuals. SUPERVISES: All assigned program staff REPORTS TO: Program Director or other designated supervisor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively support and further the mission of The Arc of the Quad Cities Area:

• Responsible for all aspects of supervision including training, scheduling, monitoring, evaluating, and disciplining.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate calculation, processing, posting as appropriate, and submission of employee time records and payroll records for the agency's bi-weekly payroll process.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate calculation, processing, and submission of all purchase orders per the agency's purchase order procedures and practices.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate calculation, processing, and submission of all client attendance records and billing records per the agency's record and billing procedures and practices.

• Ensure all classroom training and OJT is completed in designated timeframes. Provide OJT and in-service training to staff as required. Provide timely evaluations of staff performance.

• Responsible for total operation of designated site/area as assigned. Ensure site is clean, orderly, and pleasant.

• Develop, coordinate, and ensure implementation of individualized training for assigned individuals. Provide personal care, health care, and training to individuals as necessary; ensure safety and well-being of individuals at all times.

• Ensure program compliance with regulatory standards and funding requirements.

• Complete reports and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, on time and accessible to director of the program. Ensure IHP services are in place and individual assessments are completed.

• Actively participate in staff meetings, committees, and classroom training as assigned. Attend individual-related meetings.

• Represent the agency in a professional manner within the community. Maintain necessary contact with parents/guardians/family members of individuals. Communicate effectively with individuals, agency personnel, customers and others.

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment, ensuring the highest safety standards available, correcting any deficiencies immediately. Maintain agency property/equipment. Request supplies as necessary. Maintain use of good body mechanics, universal precautions, and personal protective equipment as necessary.

• Drive agency and/or personal vehicle for outings, errands, and as otherwise required.

• Monitor usage of monthly monies (house/individual/petty cash, etc.); ensure proper completion of assigned paperwork.

• Provide at a minimum 14 hours of direct care per week.

• Ensure adequate staff coverage of homes, obtaining replacement staff as necessary. Work evening and week-end hours as necessary to fill-in for staff vacancies and absences.

• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage by carrying a cell phone as assigned. Must live with cell phone range.

• Ensure completion of individual file reviews and the maintenance of all assigned documentation including, but not limited to, monthly reports, state reporting, individual data books, and financial folders.

• Coordinate individual outings and vehicle use.

• Conduct disaster drills monthly per assigned shift(s).

• Perform health care-related duties; monitor individual health care status, providing pertinent information to nurse/doctor or other health care professionals; perform medication administration; transportation to medical appointments, etc.

• Complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or BA preferred (not required). Experience and/or major field of study in human services field preferred (not required).

• Valid driver's license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required. Must be approved by Agency's Auto insurance carrier for driving agency vehicles.

• Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs. Ability to assist in the lifting and transferring of individuals weighing more than 100 lbs.

• Ability to kneel on the floor, bend at the waist and knees, go from standing to the floor while assisting an individual who may be falling, or get into any position that may be required to provide individual related care.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the program’s needs.

• Ability to stand/work on feet for 90% or more of the scheduled shift.

• Ability to sit periodically throughout the shift to complete required documentation; Sitting may be required for less than 5% of the scheduled shift.

• One-year direct service in human services field required. One-year supervisory experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications preferred (not required). Ability and willingness to learn computer applications as they may become required for documentation. Computation skills required.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and to interact professionally. Ability to perform written documentation clearly, accurately, and completely. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks independently.

• Direct Service Provider certification preferred or the ability to obtain within 120 days of employment.

• Demonstrated ability to pass TABE test in order to be trained in medication administration

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