SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Consumer Responsibilities Provide supervision to assigned staff, including completion of evaluations in accordance with agency policies. Administration Facilities Management Community Relation Develop activities in and outside of the house Ensure consumer diet and nutrition in all aspects i.e., menu plans, weight records etc. Monitoring consumer’s health through contact with physicians, dentists, and other treatment personnel Ensures Consumer’s program plans are followed Obtains and maintains AMAP/CPR/First Aid/SCIP-R certifications Provide Direct Care Services as needed Works in collaboration with educational programs to ensure continuity of treatment modalities. Serves as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Two years of supervisory experience. OPWDD experience in the residential setting preferred A clean and valid NYS driver’s license. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities/traumatic brain injured preferred Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations. Familiarity with Justice Center requirements Ability to handle emergencies in a professional manner.

 

 SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating and in conjunction with Director, terminating of staff for the house Responsible for supervision of all staff Act as a resource to direct care staff Writes and conducts three-month performance review of new direct care staff and their formal written annual performance review Conducts weekly supervision with full time direct care staff Participates in the monthly staff meetings Meets regular with the Clinical Team to provide ongoing monitoring of progress of consumer programs and consumer progress Ensures that all staff receives the mandated in-service training Conducts orientation program for all new direct care staff