Program Lead - Fond du Lac

Clarity Care•Fond du Lac, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clarity Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with varying abilities so they can lead independent, fulfilling lives within their communities. Guided by a strong mission, vision, and set of core values, we strive to be Wisconsin’s provider of choice for compassionate, high-quality care. We pride ourselves on delivering services with respect, integrity, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. Our team members help empower individuals by offering personalized programs that honor each person’s uniqueness and potential.

Requirements

Possess an Associate degree or higher in a health care related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than health care, and one year experience working in a health care related field having direct contact working with and teaching persons with developmental disabilities or posses a valid nursing home administrator’s license.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid WI driver’s license, auto insurance, and the ability to meet agency driving standards.
Must pass a periodic WI Caregiver Background Checks including Department of Justice Criminal Record Checks, and/or that of previous states of residence.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, manages, delegates and performs duties relating to support, care, welfare, and training of persons with developmental disabilities and/or acute, chronic or long-term conditions.
Manages the maintenance, licensing, and regulatory and procedural aspects of the home and maintains a sanitary and clean work area to ensure a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment.
Coordinates, oversees, and manages one group home.
Leads group home meetings and communicates changes with the home, consumers, staff, and organization to ensure everyone is informed and updated.
Leads efforts in hiring, retention, discipline, and termination processes to ensure qualified employees and adequate staffing.
Takes responsibility to assess, develop, implement, revise, and monitor Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Support Services to ensure the proper care and treatment of consumers.
Follows the Physician’s Plan of Care and schedules, directs, and completes all medical, dental, psychiatric, and other various appointments to ensure the health and wellbeing of the consumers.
Supervises, delegates, and ensures all activities of daily living and personal cares as indicated in support plans, and as desired by the consumers, are carried out in a respectful manner.
Advocates, enforces, and monitors the protection of consumer rights to ensure the proper treatment of consumers.
Supervises, teaches and guides consumers in achieving hopes, dreams, goals and objectives through self-direction, decision-making, and goal setting.
Adheres to and manages the group home financial budget, staff overtime, consumer finances, and all aspects of household operations to ensure good financial management.
Prepares and serves meals by following general nutritional guidelines, menus, individual dietary restrictions, needs and preferences to ensure consumer health.
Follows safety and regulatory procedures in all areas of food preparation, serving of meals, clean up and other related activities.
Creates continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations and company policies.
Assists, monitors, and documents medication administration to ensure consumer health and compliance with Department of Human Services, Care Management Organizations, and Clarity Care policies and procedures.
Works and responds to staff shortages, behavioral incidents, and emergency situations when necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the home and the health and safety of all parties involved.
Ensures continuous information exchange between staff, case managers, guardians, family members, funding agencies, and service providers.
Leads by example, communicates expectations, provides trainings, support, and continuously evaluates, directs, and coaches staff performance and development through meaningful feedback to meet the needs of the employee, consumers, co-workers, and organization.
Assists, escorts, and provides physical and other types of assistance needed by consumers during social and recreational activities.