Residential Lead

AEDD•Cabot, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Residential Lead provides the necessary supports for individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability to live as independently as possible within an AEDD residential environment. The residential lead provides direction and support to the other residential direct support professional staff in support of providing services to enable persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to live, work and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma; have successfully completed a GED; have minimum of one year of relevant, supervised work experience with a public health, human services or other community service agency; or have a minimum of two (2) years verifiable experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
CPR/First Aid
Arkansas Driver's License
Auto Liability Insurance
Ability to compute basic math functions such as adding and subtracting and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and interest.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Employees may not talk on a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle while on company business unless it is safe to do so. Hands free should be used at all times if available. Texting or emailing (reading or writing) while driving is not allowed.
All Residential Leads must refrain from reporting to work or being subject to duty while their ability to perform job duties is impaired due to the use of alcohol or other drugs.
All Residential Leads are prohibited from testing positive for metabolites of substances that are listed in the schedules of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Arkansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act, regardless of whether the employee possesses a medical marijuana registry identification card.
Any Residential Lead of CES Waiver who possesses a medical marijuana registry identification card must disclose that fact to the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

Participates in program activities for those served by the agency, chaperons' group-sponsored trips and social functions, as well as escorts individuals on trips outside of the establishment for shopping and recreation.
Completes grocery shopping, orders supplies and determines need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings.
Communicates with other Direct Support Professional staff concerning daily activities of residents, menus, facility chores, etc.
Ascertains need for and secures services of physician as well as escorts individuals on trips outside of the establishment for medical or dental services.
Assist resident(s) with maintaining appropriate behavior and showing respect for other individuals at home and in the community.
Assist resident(s) in daily living skills as outlined in the annual Medicaid Waiver Person Centered Service Plan, Outcomes and Goals section.
Increase resident(s) community awareness by participating in outings to include but not limited to: shopping, social/community events, appointments, vocation, banking, church of choice (if applicable) and other locations of interest.
Provide transportation, as needed via personal vehicle. In order to provide transportation services you must, at all times, have the AR State minimum level of auto liability insurance requirements and a valid AR driver's license.
Maintain records of money spent for resident(s) served to turn into the Direct Care Supervisor.
Provide input and recommendations for resident(s) during Annual PCSP plan.
Observe and document consumer's daily progress on timesheets, behavior incident reports, etc.
All weekly casenotes, medication and travel documentation must be completed and submitted within Casenotes by 10:00am every Monday. All casenotes should be completed during the scheduled shift.
Communicate effectively with resident(s) and to understand written activity plans, execute instructions, and document services delivered.
Provide support to resident(s) including health and independent living skills/activities of daily living.
Instructions/assistance including, but not limited to the following areas as they relate to each residents Individual Program Plan: Maintaining a clean and organized bedroom. Taking care of the shared rooms by keeping them clean. Keeping the yard attractive and clear of debris. Appropriate use of the telephone and being courteous of housemates regarding its usage. Maintaining appropriate behaviors in social situations. Proper use of clothes washer/dryer. Proper personal hygiene. Assist with mending and sewing needed for the house or residents.
Counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems.