Youth Service Residential Manager

Support Solutions•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Service Residential Manager is responsible for administrative and programmatic duties within their assigned areas. This role ensures that the needs of supported individuals/children/youth are met, maintains correct staffing ratios, ensures staff are properly trained, and that all documentation is complete and accurate. The manager must ensure all areas meet state and licensure requirements. This position supervises Youth Care Workers and is responsible for implementing staffing patterns and schedules.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have one year experience in direct service delivery with adults with intellectual disabilities.
Must be able to do heavy lifting in assisting with personal care, if applicable.
Must have proficient computer knowledge.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record throughout employment.
Must meet state and local requirements regarding criminal background check, sexual offender check, abuse registry, drug screening and felony offender listing.
Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational skills, able to complete heavy workloads within established time frames, and perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
Effective interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, ability to interact appropriately with others in various contexts and purposes.
Must be able to practice confidentiality in all matters pertaining to supported people and employees.
Has effective time management in the office and in the field and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
Can perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, in a job that may require significant differences in technology, techniques, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.
A working knowledge of community resources.
Keeps a professional appearance.
Able to follow instructions and work independently.
Have a proficient knowledge of computer software programs needed to complete job tasks.
Understands protocol when working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Proficient knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Possess a high degree of leadership and a lead by example mindset, make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and procedures, recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action, think through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.
Employee must also provide any medical records required to comply with regulations in force through any governing entity related to business operations and to meet policy and procedure requirements of Support Solutions, such as TB Skin tests, HEP B vaccinations, Flu vaccinations, etc.
The employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
She/he may also be required to sit for short or long periods of time while completing other duties and responsibilities.
There is also a requirement to be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch and to reach with the hands and arms.
She/he must be able to drive/travel for short periods of time to transport supported person to appointments and community outings and to attend meetings, and trainings.
The employee must have a full range of body movements including the use of his/her hands, feet, and limbs to perform CPR compressions, abdominal thrusts, CPI techniques, or to pursue on foot a person to prevent them from injury, etc.
The ability to bend the body, to reach for objects, and to crouch/stoop, and climb when needed are also required.
The employee must have command of all five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception.
There is also a requirement to talk and listen for prolonged periods both on the telephone and face to face.
The employee must have the ability to perform heavy lifting over 50 lbs. to assist total care supported individuals with transferring from or to wheelchair, turning/repositioning a total care person in bed, etc.
Must maintain valid Medication Certification throughout tenure.
Must maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certification throughout tenure.
Must maintain valid CPI training throughout tenure.
Valid automobile insurance is required for all employees working at homes where the agency does not provide a vehicle and this coverage must presented prior to transfer to any home where an agency vehicle is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Input and approval of the Youth Services Case Manager Supervisor, Statewide Development Director of Mental Health Housing, or Director of Mental Health Services for disciplinary actions.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervision, evaluations, and completion of disciplinary actions with input and approval from supervisors.
Attend planning meetings and participate in the development of person(s) served plans of care and activity calendars.
Document progress in monthly reviews and reporting.
Assure community support is in accordance with the treatment plan.
Schedule and hold regular staff meetings and staff training, covering program implementation, company policies, and new staff orientation.
Ensure communication is maintained with all staff.
Assure appropriate coverage of all shifts and completion of all duties.
Assure safe transport of and accompany Child/youth served as needed to events, job sites, and medical appointments utilizing company vehicles.
Assure programmatic and administrative supervision of staff on all shifts.
Assure that all aspects of the Child/youth served records (hard copy and electronic) are current and conform to all regulations and standards, including daily review of electronic records.
Assure that all required/recommended medical appointments are completed, staff coverage is arranged, and communication to all staff regarding appointments is maintained.
Assure that all incidents are reported according to policies and procedures in a prompt and timely manner.
Maintain records and security for personal and company funds (ex. food stamps, personal spending, and business checks).
Maintain an inventory of Child/youth served possessions and procure additional items as needed and approved.
Maintain expenditures within the approved budget for assigned homes.
Maintain and monitor the use, condition, availability, and storage of all furniture, appliances, and other household resources.
Maintain a safe and clean home in accordance with all standards, including the vehicle.
Monitor the acquisition, use, availability, preparation, and storage of all food and household supplies, including labeling food.
Assure that monthly fire and emergency drills are conducted and properly documented.
Complete and disseminate weekly/monthly activity calendars which include all appointments, outings, events, in-services, meetings, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Exhibit behaviors and best practices consistent with the vision and values of Support Solutions.
Practice safe work habits to minimize potential safety and health hazards and to maintain a safe work environment.
Attend all training as scheduled.
Work as part of the team to ensure that Support Solutions Quality Management principles are practiced and achieved.
Operate agency vehicles and personal transportation in a safe manner.
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by designated and/or authorized staff.