Position Overview:

Provide, under the general supervision of the Assistant Residential Director and according to established policies and procedures of the department, care of the consumers and documentation of IRA requirements. Assist consumers to reach maximum potential and use their skills to the fullest to function in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the hiring process and ensures the orientation of new staff and ongoing training for all residential staff is maintained.
• Performs annual staff evaluations for residential staff.
• Coordinates sufficient staffing levels by maintaining work schedules and approval of time off requests.
• Assist with weekly staff meeting and maintenance of minutes.
• Assures adherence to OMRDD regulations and operating standards and procedures.
• Assists the clinical team with the development and implementation of the individual and program plans.
• Assists with the development, review and assessment of program policies and procedures.
• Oversees the daily operation of the residence and general record keeping procedures including program participant records, fire and safety, employee timesheets and financial records.
• Ensure communication to management regarding any problems or issue that arises.
• Prepare quarterly and weekly reports for management.
• Ensure follow-through on medical and other relevant appointments attended.
• Coordinate and maintain physical plant operations of the residence.
• Oversee the purchase of food and supplies. Responsible for petty cash accounting.
• Ensures all admission/discharge procedures are followed consistently.
• Develop and maintain a liaison with families and community agencies.
• Performs all duties of the Residence Counselor including, but not limited to promoting the individual's independence by implementing the Individual Program Plan, attending to personal, self-care and other program needs that the individuals cannot independently accomplish and overseeing the safety and well being of the individuals.
• Provide on-call back up as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.