Position Summary The Program Manager-Residential is responsible for the care, welfare, safety, and security of individuals residing within Thrive Upstate Residential Facilities in accordance with applicable state and Agency guidelines. Position Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Hires and evaluates performance of direct care staff. Schedules and completes all OJT with new hires. Provides training and/or instructs staff in appropriate consumer care procedures. Monitors direct care staff work schedules to optimize staff utilization and approves time sheets. This includes maintaining appropriate staff to consumer ratios. Monitors facility for safety, cleanliness, and maintenance requirements. Maintains individual inventory records of individual possessions and monitors unit equipment inventory. Participates in Residential Plans meetings regarding consumer goals/objectives or other programming elements affecting the consumer. Assist individuals in the development of daily living skills (including but not limited to leisure, time and money management, good health, safety, and habit development) in accordance with their Life Plan. Monitor the provision of active treatment and work closely with the Operational Managers to ensure that individual consumer goals and objectives are appropriate and based on individuals' assessed needs and individual desires. Promote an environment that promotes the psychological, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals. Perform other duties as assigned. Post current staff schedule at least 1 week in advance. All Overtime must be approved in advance by the Associate Residential Director (45 or more). Adjust staff schedules for registered training classes, leave time etc. Review schedules for nursing appointments to have staff available for assistance. Monitor Payroll Performance each Monday and submit Overtime Justification to Donna by Noon on Tuesday of each week. Ensure that all staff are following training objectives on a weekly basis and Active Treatment is being performed. Check facility for all supplies needed.
Examples:
Personal Care supplies, Household cleaning, grocery etc. Check Kitchen and Pantry randomly to make sure all open items are stored properly and labeled. Ensure expired food is properly disposed of. Check all adaptive equipment such as: Dycem mats, spoons, sectional plates, wheel chairs etc to ensure they are available and are in good working condition. Check facility for any items that need repair and complete work order. Check the van to see if any services or repair needed. Vans should be cleaned on a regular basis at Greenville Car wash. Turn in all Gas receipts in regularly using the correct form monthly. Check to make sure all areas are clean and maintained. (Drawers, closets etc.) Check all furniture to see if it is in good working condition. Check accountability books, BSP books and household cleaning books, Water temp Logs to make sure all documentation is being completed. Water temps cannot exceed 120. Report all temps above 120 immediately to Maintenance. Recreation calendars need to be completed and posted by the 1st of the month to include at least one outing per month. Ensure outing is documented. Complete by 3rd of the month monthly maintenance check list. Check off all areas as indicated on sheet according to instructions. Check and initial all Fire extinguishers in facility and on the van. Fire Drills are to be done monthly. Each shift has to have a quarterly drill. All new admissions to the facility must participate in a fire drill within 24hrs of admission. Document and file fire drills in book after reviewing with staff. Fax a copy to Donna by the 20th of each month. Fax Census to Donna weekly Tornado Drill-annual/Disaster-annual Document all withdrawals of individual funds and deposits in ledger. Maintain all receipts. Requisition of personal funds drafts for individual's needs or spending money. Conduct monthly staff meetings to include DSP, Nursing, and Coordinator/QIDP. Essential Skills and Experience
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum ofleast two years previous related experience or equivalent education and/or experience. Some knowledge of affective supervisory practices
SKILLS:
Good knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities and related habilitation and treatment management. Proficient ability to use independent judgment, analytical/decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, human relation skills, team working skills, and organizational skills Ability to work flexible shift hours based on needs of the department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for supervision of 6 - 12 direct care staff/employees. Benefits Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance South Carolina retirement plan Annual, Sick and Holiday pay Thrive Upstate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$43,888.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Greenville, SC 29607 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Greenville, SC 29607: Relocate before starting work (Required)