Residential Assistant Program Manager (L)

Triangle•Malden, MA

About The Position

Position: Assistant Program Manager (Residential) Reports to: Program Manager Hours: Full-time/32 hrs. Wednesday-Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm Location: Lawrence Street Triangle's Expectation of Employee: Adheres to Triangle Policy and Procedures Acts as a role model within and outside Triangle Performs duties as workload necessitates Maintains a positive and respectful attitude Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position Meets Department productivity standards

Requirements

At Least 3 Years of experience and knowledge of Residential Program Management
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
4-7 years' experience working in for a social services or related organization.
MA Driver's License (and reliable car), Medication Administration Certification, CPR and First Aid, Human Rights Officer training. On-the-job training may be provided in some of these areas.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies, or family members.

Responsibilities

Support individuals as needed or directed in problem solving, personal care, medical care, socialization, and leisure activities.
As assigned by the program manager, schedule staff coverage of all shifts by appropriate, well-trained staff.
Document staff meeting minutes.
Ensure all necessary medical and psychiatric appointments are scheduled and attended.
Plan/transport/accompany individuals to appointment or assignment of staff to accompany individual.
Ensure medical notes are written and follow up is as ordered by doctor.
Ensure medication is handled and administered by certified staff in keeping with DDS/DPH Medication Admiration Program guidelines.
Ensure medication is ordered, tracked, and stored as regulations require (oversight of medication closet.)
Monthly review all Medication Treatment Forms to ensure that they are valid and updated as needed.
Confer with Program Manager for advice, support and resolve problems.
Print monthly documentation including, but not limited to, behavior data collection sheets, daily progress notes, task analysis forms and any other pertinent forms.
Assist in the development and implementation of behavior support plans.
Work with staff/individuals to promote growth in each of the QUEST quality of life areas (i.e., Individual control, respect and dignity, relationships, community memberships, personal growth & accomplishments, personal wellbeing, and community integration).
Know and adhere to all safety policies and emergency procedures.
Know basic emergency facts regarding all individuals living at the residence.
Monitor individual funds and review the financial transaction records.
Knowledge of budget. Shop for household supplies within the existing budget.
Monitor individual funds and review the financial transaction records, which include but are not limited to weekly audits as well as an end of month audit.
Ensure the residence is maintained in a safe and clean manner.
Maintain Triangle property in good and sanitary conditions. Inform the Program Manager of any maintenance issues.
Assist with new program development.
Attend training as directed by the program manager.
Assume additional duties as assigned by the program manager.