Residential Care Supervisor 1

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Batavia, OH

About The Position

Under general direction of the Program Director and with required knowledge of I.C.F.M. R. standards of resident care, supervises direct services care personnel (for example, completes performance evaluations, approves leave requests of at least one cottage and/or shift); in the absence of the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or another RCS1, serves as the backup supervisor of other cottages; conducts business within identified parameters of laws, rules, standards and contracts; assigns personnel to meet work load; assigns job duties; evaluates job performance; provides personnel with feedback on job performance; initiates corrective action when warranted; attempts to resolve labor conflicts before they become official; directs volunteers and visitors; maintains a safe, clean cottage in good repair; maintains calm work environment across campus; trains and orients new staff; trains staff in policies and procedures; assures appropriate staff attend interdisciplinary team meeting prepared to participate in developing/revising the interprofessional practice (IPP); performs direct duties as necessary; gathers and collects information on individuals and/or property as pertains to facility reports (for example, injury reports, Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) initial information, unusual incidents, property damage); assures that adequate material and supplies are on hand for staff to perform their job duties; assures that adequate staff are available to provide identified services. Ensures the training, treatment and services identified by the Interdisciplinary Team are provided to residents in an appropriate manner; monitors implementation of the IPP for accuracy and for resident's response to training; reviews residents personal inventory and personal needs; attend either the planning or development IPP and participates in developing the IPP; ensures that direct service staff utilize proper training techniques (for example, prompt hierarchy, communication hierarchy, redirection and reinforcement) when interacting with residents. Monitors and ensures safe conditions for residents and staff at the facility; monitors campus and buildings for unusual and/or unsafe conditions; reports equipment malfunctions; completes reports; prepares and summits summaries of monitoring observations; performs a variety of safety functions (for example, fire drills, evacuations safety/environmental inspections) of all living areas; assists any department as directed during emergency situations. Keeps staff informed; communicates routinely with other supervisors to relay concerns and offer suggestions; attends assigned meetings; training sessions, conferences; attends and conducts routine meetings; completes required reports; assists in the certification process.

Requirements

24 months training or 24 months experience in providing care to patients and/or in participating in development and/or carrying out of patients' habilitation plans and preferably for those who had developmental disabilities or mental disability, and in implementing & carrying out same.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Behavioral Health
Direct Support/Direct Care
Attention to Detail
Motivating Others
Developing Others
Teamwork
Verbal Communication

Responsibilities

Supervises direct services care personnel
Serves as the backup supervisor of other cottages
Assigns personnel to meet work load
Assigns job duties
Evaluates job performance
Provides personnel with feedback on job performance
Initiates corrective action when warranted
Directs volunteers and visitors
Maintains a safe, clean cottage in good repair
Trains and orients new staff
Trains staff in policies and procedures
Performs direct duties as necessary
Gathers and collects information on individuals and/or property as pertains to facility reports
Ensures the training, treatment and services identified by the Interdisciplinary Team are provided to residents in an appropriate manner
Monitors implementation of the IPP for accuracy and for resident's response to training
Monitors and ensures safe conditions for residents and staff at the facility
Performs a variety of safety functions
Keeps staff informed
Attends assigned meetings; training sessions, conferences
Assists in the certification process