Residential Supervisor

AIMED Human Services•Penn Hills, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AIMED is a faith-based agency established in 1998, dedicated to serving God's Kingdom through our work. We are an organization committed to quality, honesty, and ethical support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and our team. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of breaking barriers to independence and providing extraordinary support. Available Shift! Monday through Friday (6:00 AM -2:00 pm) Strong background in working with individuals with Autism. Strong background in working with individuals with Mental Health

Requirements

Associates Degree and/or one year of supervisory experience in Human Service work or High School diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Autonomy – ability to work without immediate supervision.
Interpersonal sensitivity (objective awareness of others, tactful interaction, ease in establishing limits).
Reliability and flexibility
Insight and the ability to articulate it.
Strong background in working with Autism behavioral
Strong background in working with Mental Health
Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a van (Employees Only).
Medication Administration Certification.
Crisis intervention training (i.e., nonviolent crisis intervention, positive approach, etc.).
CPR, First Aid.
Must clear ACT 33, 34 and 73 (criminal clearance).

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills among individuals.
Providing professional leadership skills to each Residential Advisor, role model AIMED’s mission and core values.
Maintaining organized files, policies, and procedures.
Recognizing when an individual is in a crisis and utilizing the appropriate psychiatric and medical back up services.
Supervision of residential direct care staff.
Scheduling and assuring that all shifts are covered.
Program site management & supervision including upkeep of the home.
Ensuring that ODP regulations, agency policies, residential and fiscal regulations are followed within the residential department.
Preparing site for inspection and/or monitoring by County and/or State officials.
Preparation of required or requested reports, forms, or correspondence. Directs the preparation and maintenance of such reports as are necessary to carry out functions of the department.
Assisting/monitoring/teaching individuals with preparation of daytime activities; encouraging good personal hygiene, and behavior appropriate in their home or apartment.
Assisting in the development of each ISP. Staff behavior and interaction with individuals shall be directed towards the attainment of goals set forth within each ISP.
Teaching self-medication skills according to ODP regulations, and when appropriate supervising in medication administration.
Assisting/monitoring/teaching individuals engaging in daily chores.
Assisting/monitoring/teaching individuals as needed in grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and clean up.
Meeting with individuals (as needed) on an individual basis to discuss concerns.
Assisting/monitoring/teaching individuals in holding house meetings and informal discussion groups with peers.
Handling emergency situations appropriately, (according to AIMED and ODP policies). Utilizing crisis interventions when necessary.
Performing daily record keeping (i.e., data collection, daily logs).
Teaching and being supportive of basic nutrition. Assisting individuals to utilize community resources from nutritional counseling.
Teaching relationship building skills.
Teaching community integration; assisting individuals in joining community organizations of their choice.
Teaching problem solving skills/resolving conflicts.
Providing leisure/recreational activities of individual(s) choice, increasing individual’s self initiative in leisure activities.
Teaching/monitoring individuals self-management skills (in health and behavior management).
Teaching individuals basic first aid, fire safety, emergency skills, and sex education, and/or assisting individual in locating a class (community resource) in the above stated items.
Providing opportunities for individuals to have choices, make decisions in daily living and their future goals (i.e., assisting individuals in day-to-day decisions).
Assisting in creating natural support for individuals.
Assisting individuals in building their self-esteem.
Following individual support plan consistently.
Conducting and documenting monthly fire drills according to ODP procedures.
Reporting any consumer (individual) abuse (physical, emotional, sexual) or act of omission to the Allegheny County adult Abuse line.
Attending individual and inter-agency staff meetings related to individuals.
Attending required training and completing mandatory ODP annual training.
Implementing OSHA regulations.
Lifting, snow shoveling and climbing stairs.
Available on call 24 hours a day.
Performing other duties as assigned.