Community Living Supervisor III

PHILOSOPHIES THAT GOVERN THIS JOB

We are client focused We pursue the capabilities of each individual We teach appropriate choice and independence We provide an atmosphere free of discrimination, abuse and neglect We treat individuals with dignity and respect. We promote an atmosphere of learning

GENERAL JOB DUTIES

Teach, train, and promote independence to developmentally disabled adults. Serve as a role model for appropriate socialization, interaction, and communication skills. Ensure a safe, clean, open environment for learning. Work as a role model for direct support professionals, hire, train, and discipline staff. Work as a direct support professional as needed. Oversee the smooth operation of assigned group home(s). Enforce all agency policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Assist clients in learning to be independent. Promote self-advocacy and choice. Enhance communication abilities. Assist clients with transportation needs. Adhere to all agency policies and procedures. Hire, train, coach and discipline staff as needed. Work as a role model for staff, leading by example. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Responsibility for all financial transactions and financial records for client and agency money. Ensures prepared staff schedules meet the needs of their assigned group homes. Assist clients with daily living skills. Assist and monitor self medication program. Completes paperwork to accomplish regulatory compliance and maximize client progress toward goals. Promotes, monitors and facilitates healthy lifestyle choices. Monitor staff training requirements and ensures trainings are completed timely.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Serve as AOD on a rotating basis; assigned to rotation by Supervisor. Remain current on required trainings and participate in other trainings as assigned. Attend all required meetings, committees, and staffings. Serves as a member of the client centered team. Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to understand written and verbal communication at an 8th grade level (pass T.A.B.E. test). Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Must have at least one year experience working with developmentally disabled populations. Prior supervisory experience necessary. Must have an Illinois driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Must have training in a specific field and/or be responsible for the supervision of homes housing 16 or more persons with disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear and complete repetitive motions. This work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Work is subject to noise that may cause them to have to shout. Worker may be exposed to body waste products. This work may require worker to do first aid duties which may cause exposure to body fluid This is a supervisor role as a Community Living Supervisor III. Days off are Sunday/Monday. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.