Pay Grade: 34

Reports To: Executive Director

Supervises: All employees and volunteers associated with the homes.

Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

General Duties: Performs all duties as outlined in the Live-Out Assistant’s job description. In addition supervises, coordinates, and provides direct service in the following areas of activity:

Core Member Services

• Will hold periodic house meetings with the core members to encourage the participation of daily living in a family style home.
• Assures completion of Service Plans and reviews yearly.
• Assures core member activities are appropriate and compliant with Service Plans.

Supervisory

• Serves as primary contact for staff.
• Encourages positive interactions with all core members, staff, families, and community members.
• Determines staff schedules and assignments, assuring information is posted in a timely manner.
• Assures that staff implement service plan activities.
• Assures completion of required staff training, coordinating registration for training with the Executive Director.
• Assures completion of staff orientation.
• Completes annual performance evaluations in a timely manner.
• Works directly with House Coordinator to assure house activities and core member plans are implemented, gaining input about core members’ individual community environment.

Shopping

• Oversees menu planning and grocery shopping.
• Oversees personal care item purchases for core members as needed.
• Oversees house supply purchases.
• Verifies monthly medications and records are available.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Assures maintenance of houses and reports to Executive Director.
• Coordinates vehicle maintenance.
• Reviews mileage logs.
• Creates responsibility lists for core members.
• Performs quality assurance reviews for safety/cleanliness of equipment and property.

Safety

• Schedules and conducts safety drills as deemed appropriate for the homes.
• Performs Monthly Safety Checklists duties.
• Reviews safety plans quarterly with core members.
• Provides safety orientation for staff and volunteers at the homes.

Appointments

• Schedules and coordinates all core member appointments.
• Attends core member appointments when available.
• Reports appointment outcomes to Executive Director and House Assistants.
• Coordinates and participates in monthly house guest events for core members.

Documentation

• Reviews Medication Administration Records: passed/signed/current.
• Drafts and reviews a monthly House Meeting form.
• Reviews daily progress notes and verifies goal achievements.
• Creates and reviews with Executive Director core members’ quarterly/annual progress reports.
• Participates in core member meetings when available.

Finances

• Assists core members with personal financial management.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Classification: This position requires tasks that routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every health care provider in this position.

Qualifications:

Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.

Education: BS degree in social services or related field. Certification of Medication Manager or Medication Administrator, CPR, and First Aid preferred (must meet requirement within 90 days of employment).

Experience: Two years full time experience living with or working with adults or children with special needs. Two years experience in a supervisory role. Leadership experience required.

Driver’s License: Must have a valid license and qualify as an insurable driver.

Physical Demands: This person will be in good health, free from communicable diseases, and able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.

Personal Qualities: Has a demonstrated commitment to meeting physical and spiritual needs of persons with disabilities. Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team, is well organized, exemplifies good leadership skills, is able to plan and supervise the work of others, and has strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates compassion yet firmness in dealing with staff issues.