Residential Administrator

Easterseals Southern California•Tustin, CA

About The Position

Must have current ARF certification plus 2 years experience working within a residential setting. Oversees operation of 24 hour Residential Facility (s) through planning, organizing and directing all aspects of residential services including supervision of residents. Ensures proper delivery of person-centered, age-appropriate services to residents as well as compliance with residential program design. Will support two locations; La Habra and Tustin. Starting Salary: $70,300.00 plus generous benefits

Requirements

H.S. Diploma, GED, or national equivalent plus 2-5 years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals with severe/intensive behavior issues.
Must possess and maintain a current Residential Administrator Certificate issued by State of California, Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Completion of continuing education hours (CEUs) as required by Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing to maintain valid administrator certificate inclusive of HIV/AIDS and TB training.
Successful completion of the Regional Center Residential Services Orientation.
Completion of DSP I & II
Maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Ability to properly interpret, implement and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations including Title 22.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, Skype)
Knowledge of service delivery systems.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written skills with all levels of staff and the general public.
Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality pertaining to the work environment.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
Ability to provide assistance with personal care to residents, including ability to transfer an individual who has no weight-bearing skills. Ability to push/pull wheelchair on a variety of terrain.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stoop, stand, and kneel.
Minimum age requirement of twenty-one.
Ability to obtain and maintain abuse index clearance; completion of the Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).
Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
Ability to travel locally with reliable transportation. Must maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration. Appropriate vehicle for transportation of program participants if program requires.

Responsibilities

Ensures health and safety of residents through the development, implementation and enforcement of standards, guidelines, and services for the residential facility including lines of responsibility, workloads, and staff supervision.
Supervises the service coordination of designated residents including, but not limited to, intake process; including all associated meetings, contacts, and training sessions. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with residents, residents’ family members, conservators and referral agencies.
Oversees quality assurance of residential care program inclusive of all applicable licensing, agency and other regulatory requirements.
Recruits, recommends for hire; oversees training and evaluation of designated staff.
Develops and monitors budget to ensure fiscal responsibility is met.
Monitors the completion of all required resident documentation and data.
Evaluates staff training needs and establishes training schedules relevant to residential services
Ensures the proper completion of all required personnel and staff documentation and reports.
May be required to transport residents.
Performs other duties as assigned.