Residential Supervisor - West Sand Lake
About The Position
Residential Supervisor -West Sand Lake Pay range: $23.15/hr - $28.25/hr depending on experience This range reflects 25 years We pay for experience! Please submit an updated resume with your experience. Who we are: Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Who we are looking for: We are looking for a compassionate professional to supervise and coordinate staff activities that support individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in certified residential homes or independent apartment settings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- At least 1 year as a Direct Support Professional in a group residential setting working with individuals with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Word processing, Google suite; E-mail and database software.
- A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required. Daily access to a vehicle.
- Must be cleared and maintain an acceptable record under the NYS OPWDD
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- Provides support to individuals in areas of daily living including but not limited to personal hygiene, cooking, house maintenance, social interaction with peer group, mobility training, constructive use of leisure time and personal finances. Support may range from reminders and verbal prompting up to total support.
- Ensures medication supplies and equipment are maintained in good order & Assures prescribed medications are available to individuals.
- Notifies and/or assists nursing staff with ordering medications if below 7 doses.
- Complete and document control medication count weekly to ensure compliance.
- Assign staff to complete medical appointments and communicate medical appointment assignments with staff in advance.
- Completes documentation as events occur.
- At least twice weekly, review all documentation to ensure it is being completed thoroughly, accurately and timely. Notify the manager of any concerns so there can be appropriate follow up.
- Assists the Manager in coordinating and supervising to ensure a person-centered approach.
- Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new Direct Support Professionals.
- Welcomes new staff to the program and assists the Manager with on-the-job training for DSPs.
- All supervisors are part of the residential on-call rotation providing supervision and guidance. Performs on-call duties on a regular basis as scheduled. Completes on call log/report as calls are received.
- Completes daily check to ensure documentation is completed contemporaneously, including billing documentation.
- Creates the weekly/biweekly grocery and household supply shopping list. Grocery lists should be developed based on the house menu.
- At least on a weekly basis, counts all personal allowance to ensure money counts are accurate and purchases are documented.
- Provides training and oversight of DSPs use and documentation of personal allowance.
Benefits
- This Full-Time position offers an awesome benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
