Direct Care Supervisor - Youth Care - Residential Treatment Center

Vanderheyden, Inc.•Town of North Greenbush, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Care Supervisor provides leadership in conjunction with the House Manager in the overall management of the living unit. This model reflects the mentoring, coaching, and support of Direct Support Professionals. The supervisor facilitates the delivery of the program to assist individuals in acquiring the skills and self-esteem needed to establish and achieve personal goals.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
Promotes and supports cultural diversity and is sensitive to those served.
Has a high level of organizational skills.
Basic computer literacy.
Fit for Duty Physical - required annually.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Must be able to stand and run for moderate periods of time.
Must have a valid NYS driver's license with a clean MVR.
Must be able to perform restraints and maintain TCI certification.
Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors, maintains, and utilizes sound working knowledge of all program standards (OCFS, CSE, and HIPAA).
Completes/Delegates: monthly house audit, monthly fire drills, OCFS annual fire safety audit.
Provides individual supervision to employees per agency standards.
Provides a positive role model to staff and individuals receiving services.
In conjunction with Staff Development, ensures staff receive appropriate training and provides training as signed.
Familiarizes self and others with each individual's service plan.
Ensures census is completed before the end of shift.
Maintains an environment that is safe by ensuring agency policies are upheld.
Provides care to individuals in an empowering culture.
Implements the program's daily schedule and ensures completion of routines and life skill activities.
Ensures that the daily schedule incorporates recreational and community activities.
Dispenses and/or oversees the dispensing of medication. Monitors procedures, ensuring that medications are inventoried and reordered as needed, in collaboration with nursing staff.
Participates in the Treatment Team, Clinical Management meetings, house issues & clinical groups. Facilitating meetings as delegated.
Oversees allowance, individual accounts, and all other funds connected to the living unit or service.
Preparing daily checklists.
Ensuring all receipts are processed and forwarded to the cottage.
Ensures dietary standards are followed, i.e., appropriate snacks, portion size, and adherence to the menu.
Oversees the purchasing of household supplies, program supplies, and clothing.
Oversight of home visit transportation.
Provides a brief for assigned shift.
Awareness of the location of all individuals.
Review individual logs and ledgers to ensure completion.
Follows through on supervisory issues, corrective action plans, and supervisory memos.
Ensures yearly physicals for staff are completed.
Ensures that fire drills and environmental checklists are completed and forwarded to the appropriate department.
Creates an environment of care which reflects the individuality of the individuals in care.
Trains and provides staff with feedback on standards of cleanliness.