CHOICES Residential Supervisor - Volunteers of America, Dakotas

**This position is eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Bonus**

Department: CHOICES                                                              

Job Status: Full Time                                       

Reports To: Assistant Director of Residential

Job Type:                                                                             

Position Supervises: Direct Support Professional

Work Schedule: Full time position requiring flexible schedule.
 

POSITION SUMMARY
Provide daily supervision and direction to residential line staff and Program Specialist. Ensure the delivery of quality client services.  Maintain the efficient operation of the residential facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)

Staff

1. Provide supervision, ongoing support, and evaluation of residential trainers.
2. Develop staff schedule to ensure 24 hour coverage.
3. Assist with specific program orientation and training for new residential staff.
4. Ensure ongoing communication with Residential Managers and Directors.
5. Provide program specific orientation to new residential trainers.

Client Services

1. Assist with the implementation of Individual Service Plans and treatment plans for all residents.

2. Provide consultation and direction for staff regarding participant services.

3. Model and Observe the implementation of the individual service plan objectives and supports and services.

4. Plan and assist in the development and supervision of all participant activities.

5. Ensure the coverage of open shifts as needed.

6. Administer medications to participants as appropriate.

7. Ensure narratives and incident reports are written.

8. Meet with parents prior to and following family visits.

9. Participate in pre-placement meetings, annual ISP meetings, and discharge meetings as requested.

10. Attend program staff meetings and training sessions.

11. Assist with menu planning, food supply to ensure proper nutrition and documentation for participants.

Participant Responsibilities
                

1. Ensure participants’ SSI and wages are spent on their behalf and within individual budgets and audit client monies as needed

2. Ensure participant purchasing is completed to meet needs.

3. Complete inventory of clothing and personal belongings at least annually.

4. Ensure participants’ objectives, goals, behavior intervention plans and rights restrictions are implemented and documentation is completed. 

5. Monitor communications between participants, family and friends.

6. Monitor medications to ensure that participants are receiving appropriate medications and that documentation occurs.

Facility

1. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in facility.
2. Maintain safe working conditions.
3. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and fire codes
4. Identify facility needs and communicate needs to administrative staff.

Other

1. Provide safety-sensitive transportation services as needed.
2. Responsible for other duties as negotiated.

POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & ABILITIES

             Education:                      Bachelor degree in counseling,                                                        social work, or related human                                                          service field

   Experience:                    Minimum of two years related               work experience, one of which               must be in a residential setting               or equivalent combination of                 education and experience

    Skills:                              Excellent communication                         skills, management and                           coordinative abilities required.               Individual must possess the                     skills to treat and manage an                   adolescent population and                     understand  the                                         developmental needs of young               people.

             Certifications &            Valid Driver’s license required                Licenses                              

   Other Requirements: Requires consistent exercise                   of discretion and judgement                   in the performance of duties

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis

2. Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 100 lbs on a daily basis