ASSISTANT RESIDENTIAL DIRECTOR

Athelas Institute, Inc.•Columbia, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Support all residential program departments in all facets of community inclusion/integration and programmatic supports and services. The Assistant Residential Director will assist administration in supporting and serving all Athelas Residential Program participants. Works in conjunction with the Director to develop, sustain and create growth in Residential programs. Participates and supports the agency with residential services, strategic plans, alliances and partnerships. Provides, creates, and develops guidance and trainings. Responsible for department admissions and evaluations. Oversees all plan of corrections from regulatory agencies. Works closely with Quality Supports Department to ensure the implementation of POC’s. Conducts department quality inspections to ensure residential site is in compliance with policy and State and Federal regulations. This will include books and paperwork. Attend agency meetings, to include Annual, Review Committee and Division Directors. May act as chair of departmental meetings. Supervises Operation Managers on interviewing, vacancies and scheduling. Maintains routine or as needed contact with individuals, significant family members or legal guardians. Keeps department director informed of any situations/conditions, which may threaten the health and safety of individuals. Maintain communications between the main office, houses, outside contacts and day programs regarding all aspects of policy and people supported affairs. Complete performance evaluations. Review and submit payroll. Maintain cell phone contact 24 hours a day. Keep Division Director up to date on any health and safety concerns. Complete all state and agency required documentation in accordance with stated guidelines and deadlines. Maintains positive, professional working relationships. Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing. Administer and document medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements. All medication is completed through an eMAR. Medication administration follows the DDA nursing delegation model. Complete all required and assigned trainings. CPR / First Aid, Mandt Systems, medication technician certification must be refreshed within timelines and certification must have current status. Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings. Check, and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication. Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident report filing, etc. All other duties assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience working with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Preferred DDA core competencies
Mandt Systems Training
CPR / First Aid
MTTP
Ability to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more
Ability to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Psychology, Special Education, Human Services or related field

Responsibilities

Assist administration in supporting and serving all Athelas Residential Program participants
Develop, sustain and create growth in Residential programs in conjunction with the Director
Participate and support the agency with residential services, strategic plans, alliances and partnerships
Provide, create, and develop guidance and trainings
Responsible for department admissions and evaluations
Oversee all plan of corrections from regulatory agencies and work closely with Quality Supports Department to ensure implementation
Conduct department quality inspections to ensure residential site compliance with policy and State and Federal regulations, including books and paperwork
Attend agency meetings, including Annual, Review Committee and Division Directors
Act as chair of departmental meetings
Supervise Operation Managers on interviewing, vacancies and scheduling
Maintain routine or as needed contact with individuals, significant family members or legal guardians
Keep department director informed of any situations/conditions that may threaten the health and safety of individuals
Maintain communications between the main office, houses, outside contacts and day programs regarding all aspects of policy and people supported affairs
Complete performance evaluations
Review and submit payroll
Maintain cell phone contact 24 hours a day
Keep Division Director up to date on any health and safety concerns
Complete all state and agency required documentation in accordance with stated guidelines and deadlines
Maintain positive, professional working relationships
Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing
Administer and document medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements using an eMAR
Complete all required and assigned trainings, including CPR/First Aid, Mandt Systems, and medication technician certification, ensuring timely refreshers and current status
Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings
Check and respond to emails daily
Utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor