Direct Support Professional Manager

Key Training Center•Lecanto, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are HIRING! People with Heart If you've ever felt the need to help someone along their path to success, then consider a career helping intellectually disabled individuals. The Key Training Center has been in Citrus County for over 58 years and we are proud to be one of the largest and best non-profit providers in the area. Every day we work hard to provide Kindness, Love, Dignity and Respect to each one of our clients. Finding a job that gives you purpose is so important. It's what makes you want to get up and go to work every day; it's what keeps you creative and happy. So don't settle for anything less. Go the extra mile, put in the extra work, and find a path that will truly fulfill you. Our roles generally allow you to work towards a specific mission that directly, tangibly, and positively impacts people's lives. When you are supporting our clients and advocating for their social and mental health your work makes a real social impact.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent certification required.
Prefer at least one year of experience working with the mentally disadvantaged.
Valid Florida driver's license with a safe driver rating.
Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and efficiently with resident's families, staff members and the public.
Emotional stability and maturity with a genuine interest in working with residents.
Basic first aid training.
CPR training/certification.
Med Certified/Validated per APD Guidelines
Knowledge of life-safety and infection control protocols.
Willingness to comply with in-service training or other mandates.
Ability to follow directions, handle emergencies and act in accordance with good judgment.

Nice To Haves

Managerial or supervisory competencies are helpful.
A.C.T. Certification and/or training (at the discretion of the Residential Services Supervisor).

Responsibilities

Assisting developmentally delayed residents in life relationships, activities, care and development mental training while they are living in a special residential care setting.
Serving as advisor to the Residential Services Supervisor on matters related to the safety, security, and general welfare of residents.
Devoting full attention to the care and development of each resident and to provide a family-like environment.
Supervising direct support professionals (DSP).
Following all formal and informal behavioral management or skill acquisition programs and where required documenting necessary records.
Ensuring all staff working in the home are also following programs and recording data.
Ensuring all staff are properly trained with all programs.
Protecting each resident's rights and freedoms, and maintaining the confidentiality of personal information.
Reporting violations to Supervisors.
Participating in in-service training programs as provided.
Conducting training for staff assigned to the home or requesting training from supervisor or nursing.
Maintaining records as directed, also, coordinating/contacting RSS for back-up in cases of vacation, holidays or sickness.
Preparing and maintaining staff schedules to ensure appropriate staffing ratios.
Ensuring staffing is adequate as scheduled; will be available to complete a shift if relief staff is unavailable.
Reviewing applications, observing potential employees on "observations" on homes, participating in interviewing process and assisting with hiring process.
Completing performance evaluations; providing feedback, counseling and disciplinary action as needed; contacting Human Resources department for assistance as necessary.
Providing for the physical care and supervision of residents appropriate to their functioning level.
Ensuring that all medications, including PRN medications, have written directions provided by the health care practitioner.
Ensuring that a copy of the prescription or order is attached to each client's MAR, is legible, and displays the required information.
Ensuring all Scripts are current and discontinued medications are destroyed following all APD/ACHA protocols.
Taking residents shopping and to medical appointments as needed.
Ensuring med/dental forms are completed and all follow up care is given.
Notifying Supervisors and Nursing of any new developments.
Assisting clients in handling money and making and keeping appointments when indicated.
Accounting for Resident Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) and maintaining receipts to be furnished to Fiscal Department.
Supervising Direct Support Professionals assigned to home, both permanent and relief staff; providing feedback and counseling; participating in all performance evaluations and disciplinary actions of staff under their direct supervision.
Providing and documenting training of staff; ensuring that staff attend mandated trainings in order to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.