Team Manager - Developmental Services, Inc. - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN 47404
About the Job
* Full Benefits and PTO *
Our Vision
The elimination of barriers that restrict individuals with disabilities from community inclusion.
We strive to eliminate all barriers that keep our clients from being a part of their community.
Our Mission
To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion, personal fulfillment, and productivity in all life areas.
At DSI, we provide these services and supports to our clients to help them attain self-direction, inclusion and personal fulfillment and be productive in all areas of life.
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Team Manager –Community Living
DIVISION: Community Living
SUPERVISOR: QIDP
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
STATUS: Full-Time
PURPOSE:
Supervise direct care staff and coordinate the day-to-day activities and maintenance of the group home. Maintain communication flow within the Agency and Community Living Services division. The overall objectives are to provide a home environment that is as normal as possible and to foster the development of each client to their highest independence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise direct care staff to ensure the IPP is being implemented for each client.
- Train staff in all programs, using lecture, role modeling, text, and other materials.
- Coordinate the delivery of training and rehabilitation services.
- Monitor implementation, and follow-up each clients Individualized Program Plan.
- Schedule and chair interdisciplinary staff meetings as needed for program planning and review to meet program standards.
- Oversee file maintenance and record keeping.
- Participate directly in the recreational, therapeutic, and training activities of clients.
- Serve as a liaison between clients, families, staff, professionals, and the community.
- Safeguard clients and families' human and civil rights.
- Maintain medications assuring adequate supplies are being maintained.
- Assist clients in budgeting their funds.
- Maintain adequate supply of all household items.
- Accurately maintain petty cash.
- Formally and informally assist clients with programming needs.
- Provide services in compliance with State Board of Health
- Actively involve the clients in community events.
- Display patience in all situations involving clients receiving services,staff members, parents, and others in the community. Speak in an even, positive, and personal tone of voice when conversing with clients.
- Must be capable of meeting the physical demands required by caring for the clients. Physical requirements may include, but not be limited to: bending; reaching; stretching; lifting 25-50 pounds (depending on client) without assistance; grasping; visual acuity; running; walking; squatting, guiding; transporting; assisting with physical transfer; and manual dexterity to handle medications; and handling physical aggression as defined in NCI training.
- Ensure that employees follow all departmental and agency policies as well as state and federal laws.
- Respond to calls as needed as client issues arise.
- Ensure a safe and sound environment.
- Must be able and willing to use personal cell phone as needed, or company device as available for time entry.
- 23.Ensure all clients medical needs are met including but not limited to taking clients to medical, lab, and therapy appointments. Communicate with nursing staff.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Implement all programs in a timely manner.
- Convene staff meetings, as needed.
- Provide input and document monthly day provider/residential meetings.
- Route any receipts to the Administrative Assistant.
- Replenish household supplies, as needed.
- Provide direct care staff with needed support.
- Provide direct care, at minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Document any personnel issues and route to the QIDP or Director of Resources.
- Complete duties delegated by Supervisors.
- Must be able to accept directives from supervisor and other management members.
- Maintain confidentiality of all clients and staff.
- Coordinate with business office to ensure payment of liability.
ENVIRONMENT:
- Potential exposure to bodily fluids, pests, contagious pathogens, and/or bed bugs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. degree in a human service field preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required plus at least one year of experience with the MR/DD population, preferably in a residential setting.
- Possess and maintain a clear criminal and driving record.
- Maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with Medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier.
- Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting clients.
- Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining certification in CPR, First Aide, and NCI and perform if necessary, and Medication Administration.
- Attend meetings and training as requested.
- Become active in an organization of related professionals.
The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job. The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.
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