Qualifications CNA Nursing Credentials 1-2 years of supervisory experience Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company Ability to work flexible hours and locations and cover direct care shifts as necessary Experience in managing systems, processes, and people Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations concerning services to individuals with Tramatic Brain Injuries and/or developmental disabilities Ability to use a computer and other general office, household, and adaptive equipment Good organizational skills and attention to detail Exceptions to educational requirements must comply with state law
Responsibilities:
Understand how to support individual's programs and active treatment services Create opportunities for people to increase their quality of life and support their choices Supervise and assist individuals Be on call 24-hours a day for emergency situations Take individuals to necessary medical appointments Be available to meet monthly with Associate Directors and Case Managers for manager meetings Complete all required monthly paperwork in a timely manner Maintain ongoing communication with the Associate Directors and Case Managers regarding the status of individual's needs Responsible for the overall operation of assigned service site(s) including staff, budget, compliance with State/Federal regulations or standards of service, and general quality of service to person(s) served in these programs The Home Manager's duty is to manage and supervise direct care staff This position may have to, from time to time, fill in a direct care shift or perform direct care work as necessary Supervises the provision of assistance to person(s) served to promote their physical, social, and psychological well-being appointments Monitors and ensures staff follow agency procedures to promote optimum safety practices to provide a safe environment Monitors and ensures staff follows agency procedures to promote optimum health care and behavior supports Monitors and ensures staff completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services Supervises staff interactions with person(s) served and support staff to promote the rights of the person(s) served to achieve enhanced quality of life Conducts timely performance reviews Maintains a work environment that supports dignity and fair treatment of staff Ensures that staff is deployed appropriately and that staffing ratios follow regulatory and service plan requirements Prepares and posts schedules in a timely manner and utilizes staff accordingly Oversees and maintains staff training, orientation, and records Reviews and provides feedback on all staff documentation, including time and attendance, requests for time off, etc. Promotes the individuality of person(s) served by ensuring that common living areas and bedrooms are individualized to reflect the personality of the person(s) who lives there Provides timely and appropriate feedback and oversight on staff documentation, including daily progress notes, data sheets, and incident reports Oversees implementation of services outlined in person(s) served service plan Oversees implementation of and compliance with audit systems Assists with the review and tracking of incident and accident reports Responds to emergencies for person(s) served Reports all service site injuries and assists with the management of claims in a timely manner
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting Ability to acquire Fundamentals of Brain Injury Certification with 6 months of hire. Ability to acquire Medication Technician Certification within 30 days of hire. Must pass background check requirements according to NAC 449. Physical Drug Screening Negative 2 step TB (tuberculosis)
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please describe what being a caregiver to vulnerable adults means to you. Briefly describe a time you supervised caregivers or direct care staff. What were you responsible for on a typical shift? What is one red flag you watch for in staff performance that could impact resident safety, and how do you address it?