Residential Supervisor (DSP)

Centerstone•Marion, IL

10d

About The Position

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION Provides day-to-day supervision and living skills instruction for the residents and carries out duties as assigned by the House Manager or Residential Coordinator. This includes providing training and support for residents to help them attain maximum independence and maintenance of appropriate documentation. A Residential Supervisor is required to use independent judgment (or works under the direction of supervisor) when performing job tasks/providing services. As part of Centerstone’s team-oriented philosophy, a Residential Supervisor is expected to actively participate in variety of cross-functional teams and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Skill in written and oral communication
Skill in customer service techniques
Skill in problem-solving
Skill in identifying and prioritizing job tasks
Skill in applying non-violent crisis intervention techniques and maintaining personal safety.
Must pass spelling test, grammar test, and required background clearance checks (post-offer physical and other background checks) prior to hire.
Orientation to population, and high school diploma or GED required.
TB testing also required.
For those working in MI residential, must meet requirements for RSA designation (must be at least 21 years of age).
For those working in I/DD residential, must meet requirements for DSP (Direct Support Person) designation and Rule 116 requirements for medication administration within 90 day probationary period.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification and pass required training within 90 days probationary period, and maintain thereafter.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
Residential Supervisors utilizing electronic health records and/or other Automated/electronic documentation systems are required to have computer and keyboarding experience and skills or the ability to develop such skills within required timeframes in order to meet the level of proficiency set by the agency.
Residential Supervisors utilizing electronic/automated documentation systems will be required to undergo a computer and keyboarding assessment test to determine proficiency.

Responsibilities

Assists service recipient in developing an individualized treatment plan, must be person centered, family centered, and service centered.
Monitors service recipient progress in treatment and participates in treatment plan reviews as assigned.
Updates treatment plans as appropriate.
Submits treatment plans at all stages for medical review, if applicable. (clinical/direct service).
Assists service recipients with making linkage with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services.
Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
Provides transportation for service recipients as needed.
Provides personal care/physical assistance as needed.
Attends staff meetings, inter-disciplinary staffings, and other internal meetings as assigned.
Participates on committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions.
Maintains appropriate communication with other employees and work as an effective member of treatment team.