Nurse- Manager of Direct Supports- Columbus, IN

Assisted Independence, LLC•Columbus, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Direct Supports provides care to individuals with developmental disabilities in home and community-based settings. This role involves hiring, training, and managing Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees, as well as participating in individual-specific planning and meetings. A Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse is preferred for this position to provide Medication Administration training as needed.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse preferred.
Must adhere to Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) 460-6.
Must adhere to rules and regulations set forth by the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) and Bureau of Disability Services (BDS).
Must abide by requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Must be eligible to provide and oversee specific supports including Residential Habilitation and Services (RHS), Day Habilitation (DHI), Respite care services (RSPO), Participant Assistance and Care (PAC), and Transportation.
Must assist individuals with specific habilitative areas.
Must assist Medicaid recipients meeting specific criteria.
Must document incident reporting.
Must complete Incident Reports with required information and submit within 24 hours.
Responsible for scheduling work times, with a minimum requirement of 35 hours per week.
Must inform the Assisted Independence, LLC. office and administration of availability.
May not cancel scheduled work time without permission.
Must submit supporting documentation for missed work.
Direct supervisors to Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees.
Oversee delivery of direct supports to a maximum of 60 individuals.
Formulate and update Person-Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISP’s).
Formulate and update individual specific risk plans annually.
Collect documentation from other care providers.
Upload and download documentation to the Bureau of Disability Services (BDS) online portal.
Respond to, investigate, document, and resolve complaints.
Attend individual specific quarterly meetings.
Formulate, distribute, and compile data for an Annual Survey of Individual Satisfaction.
Communicate with individuals supported or their representatives.
Respond immediately to critical incidents.
Actively participate in administrative tasks.
Formulate programs.
Conduct quality assurance checks.
Receive and be expected to use a laptop computer, cellular smartphone, email account, AccelTrax/Provide Management Software, and Bureau of Disability Services (BDS) online portal login.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Adhere to rules and regulations set forth in Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) 460-6.
Adhere to rules and regulations set forth by the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) and Bureau of Disability Services (BDS).
Abide by the requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as well as participate in schedule accreditation surveys.
Provide and oversee Residential Habilitation and Services (RHS), Day Habilitation (DHI), Respite care services (RSPO), Participant Assistance and Care (PAC), and Transportation.
Assist individuals with self-care, self-direction, expressive or receptive language, ambulation or mobility, Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), learning, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, physical activity, and community participation.
Assist Medicaid recipients who meet specific criteria set forth by the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Supports (DDRS).
Document incident reporting, including alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation, injuries, deaths, structural or environmental problems, fires, elopements, criminal activity by employees, medication errors, physical or mechanical restraints, client falls, and any unusual incidents.
Complete Incident Reports with specific required information and submit them within twenty-four (24) hours.
Schedule work times, ensuring a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Inform the office and administration of availability and unavailability for work.
Obtain permission from administration before canceling scheduled work times.
Submit supporting documentation for missed work.
Act as direct supervisors to Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, suspending, terminating, training, meetings, annual trainings, communication, and annual formal employee reviews.
Oversee the delivery of direct supports to a maximum of 60 individuals.
Formulate and update Person-Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISP’s).
Formulate and update individual specific risk plans at least annually.
Collect documentation from other care providers relevant to direct supports.
Upload and download documentation to the Bureau of Disability Services (BDS) online portal.
Respond to, investigate, document, and resolve complaints from individuals supported or their representatives, and educate individuals and their families on how to report a complaint.
Attend all individual specific quarterly meetings.
Formulate, distribute, and compile data for an Annual Survey of Individual Satisfaction.
Communicate with individuals supported or their representatives.
Respond immediately to individuals supported for critical incidents including abuse, neglect, exploitation, injuries, deaths, structural or environmental problems, fires, first responder arrivals, elopements, criminal activity by employees, medication errors or side effects, restraints, falls, unusual incidents, unscheduled medical appointments, behavioral incidents, threats, vehicular accidents, lack of public transportation, unscheduled employee absences, unexpected visitors, severe weather events, electricity outages, terror threats, acts of God, or unexpected animal entries.
Actively participate in administrative tasks, including meetings with company leadership and consultants, and responding to audits, surveys, and inquiries from various governmental and accreditation bodies.
Formulate programs including recreational activities, outdoor activities, educational opportunities, income generation opportunities, resource teaching, and health promoting activities.
Conduct quality assurance checks, including data aggregation, retention analysis, documentation checklists, goal tracking, utilization reports, and any activity promoting the betterment of the company and individuals supported.
Receive and use a laptop computer, cellular smartphone, email account, AccelTrax/Provide Management Software, Bureau of Disability Services (BDS) online portal login, and other items as granted by the President.