Site Leader I - King George Day Support

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board•King George, VA

4d•$28 - $35

About The Position

The Site Leader I oversees local activity centers that provide community skills development and rehabilitative skills training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role leads community coaching, community engagement, and group day services under general supervision and in accordance with agency policies, quality assurance standards, payor guidelines, professional and ethical practices, and state and federal licensing and accreditation requirements. The position supervises day support staff at multiple locations; coordinates services, schedules, and activities; supports participants with daily living and community activities; and monitors program goals, safety, documentation, and compliance. It includes medication administration and staff training, crisis response, transportation coordination, participant assessments and service transitions, and communication with families, representatives, providers, and community partners. The Site Leader rotates on-call availability for after-hours weekend support and is cross-trained to serve as a Day Support Lead Specialist when needed. As needed, the role may develop and oversee individual service plans, prepare waiver and other service documentation, conduct quarterly person-centered reviews, assess individuals for career-exploration activities, and manage authorizations through the Virginia Waiver Management System.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Considerable experience providing day support services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities required.
Valid Virginia driver's license.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Training in Therapeutic Options (THEROPS) and Medication Management.
Ability to operate a vehicle and respond effectively to behavioral and medical crisis situations.
Ability to be on call after hours, including weekends.
Knowledge of day support programming, prevocational and vocational training principles and practices, regional employers and service providers, program and facility licensing requirements, electronic medical records and documentation, assistive equipment, social casework management, disabilities and related care and behavioral-management practices, crisis prevention and intervention, group training, and human-services program management.
Ability to establish rapport with individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families; collect and evaluate statistical and financial data; prepare reports; work effectively with staff and public and private agencies; supervise and evaluate staff; develop and conduct staff training; communicate orally and in writing; remain calm in stressful situations; interview, observe, assess, and document individual behavior and functioning; and develop treatment and service plans.
Ability to understand community engagement, community coaching, and group day services.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or Human Services preferred.
Some supervisory experience preferred.
Approved Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) status preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct group meetings and participate in psychological developmental meetings with staff and participants.
Dispense and monitor medications.
Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
Arrange tours and provide program information to prospective participants, families, and other interested parties.
Monitor program goal completion and enforce program rules.
Transport participants or arrange their transportation.
Assist participants with medical, financial, social, hygiene, and recreational activities.
Contact parents, guardians, providers, friends, and siblings to support implementation of service plans.
Train staff in medication administration, case documentation, electronic health record use, assistive technology and personalized equipment, and member coaching.
Monitor program operations, peer audits, staff performance, and documentation for licensing and quality-control compliance.
Monitor compliance with state and local licensing standards.
Monitor facility safety and security, maintain the health and safety manual, and conduct safety drills and staff training.
Complete participant assessments, admissions, and discharges.
Prepare service and activity reports for billing.
Schedule, supervise, and evaluate day support staff at multiple locations.
Schedule and implement community coaching, community engagement, and group day services.
Rotate on-call availability for after-hours program support on weekends.
Schedule and conduct new employee orientation.
Arrange maintenance and repair of program equipment, maintain related records, and report building and grounds issues.
Maintain inventories and requisition or purchase facility supplies and program-budget items for multiple locations.
Schedule or review community outings and on-site activities.
Develop and maintain staffing schedules and approve staff leave.
Cross-train in the Day Support Lead Specialist role and serve in that capacity to meet daily program needs.
As needed, prepare service documentation for Intellectual Disabilities Waiver, DD waiver, sponsors, OBRA, ICF, and private pay.
As needed, develop Individual Service Plans for a caseload and oversee their implementation.
As needed, assess individuals for pre-discovery and volunteer activities for career exploration.
As needed, complete quarterly Person-Centered Reviews and review them with individuals and authorized representatives, documenting satisfaction and requested changes and following through.
As needed, submit and manage authorizations in the Virginia Waiver Management System (WaMS).
Perform related work as assigned.