Direct Support Professional Manager

Key Training Center•Lecanto, FL

20d

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional Manager, you will be responsible for assisting developmentally delayed residents in life relationships, activities, care and development mental training while they are living in a special residential care setting. You will serve as advisor to the Residential Services Supervisor on matters related to the safety, security, and general welfare of residents.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent certification required.
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.
Capable of working a flexible schedule when necessary
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

Prefer at least one year of experience working with the mentally disadvantaged.
Managerial or supervisory competencies are helpful.
A.C.T. Certification and/or training (at the discretion of the Residential Services Supervisor).

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Direct Support Professionals Manager (DSP Manager) is to devote full attention to the care and development of each resident and to provide a family-like environment. Supervises direct support professionals (DSP).
Follows all formal and informal behavioral management or skill acquisition programs and where required documents necessary records. Ensures all staff working in the home are also following programs and recording data. Ensures all staff are properly trained with all programs.
Protect each resident's rights and freedoms, and maintains the confidentiality of personal information. Reports violations to Supervisors.
Participates in in-service training programs as provided. Conducts training for staff assigned to the home or requests training from supervisor or nursing.
Maintains records as directed, also, coordinates/contacts RSS for back-up in cases of vacation, holidays or sickness.
In conjunction with the Residential Services Supervisor, prepares and maintains staff schedules to ensure appropriate staffing ratios. Ensures staffing is adequate as scheduled; will be available to complete a shift if relief staff is unavailable.
With the Residential Services Supervisor, reviews applications, observes potential employees on "observations" on homes, participates in interviewing process and assists with hiring process. Additionally, with the Residential Services Supervisor's assistance, completes performance evaluations; provides feedback, counseling and disciplinary action as needed; contacts Human Resources department for assistance as necessary.
Provides for the physical care and supervision of residents appropriate to their functioning level.
As the Medication Assistance Provider, the DSP Manager must ensure that all medications, including PRN medications, have written directions provided by the health care practitioner. The DSP Manager must ensure that a copy of the prescription or order is attached to each client's MAR, is legible, and displays the following information: Name of the medication Prescription number, if applicable Prescribed dosage Specific directions for use, including the medical basis for the medication, time intervals for administration, maximum number of doses, maximum number of days medication should be administered, and conditions under which the health care practitioner should be notified. All Scripts should be current and discontinued medications destroyed following all APD/ACHA protocols.
Takes residents shopping and to medical appointments as needed. Ensures med/dental forms are completed and all follow up care is given. Notifies Supervisors and Nursing of any new developments.
Assists clients in handling money and making and keeping appointments when indicated. Responsible for accounting for Resident Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) and maintaining receipts to be furnished to Fiscal Department.
Performs other essential duties as requested or required.
Supervises Direct Support Professionals assigned to home, both permanent and relief staff; provides feedback and counseling; participates in all performance evaluations and disciplinary actions of staff under their direct supervision.
Provides and documents training of staff; ensures that staff attend mandated trainings in order to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.