Residential Supervisor-(PRN As Needed)

SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to oversee the day-to-day activities of a group home by providing a safe, secure and caring environment for our Residents. This position is a temporary position filling in for the permanent Residential Supervisor when they are on vacation or otherwise unavailable.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Manages the daily activities of the Residents assigned to their care. These activities include personal hygiene, meal preparation, home maintenance, socialization, vocational, skill development and medical treatment regiments.

2. Plans meals, daily snacks and diets for the Residents; shops as necessary and supplies for the home to ensure adequate inventories of food and paper supplies are on hand to meet the needs of the home.

4. Distributes prescription medications to the Residents by following instructions and assures medication logs and records are completed as required.

5. Communicates with family and guardians through regular contact to report activities, issues or respond to questions related to their health and well-being.

6. Plans and participates in community life events, holiday celebrations, and fund-raising activities. Residential Supervisor accompanies Residents on planned activities, both on and off campus, including leisure time activities.

7. Reports to management via Email and/or in person on a daily basis, verbally or in written reports, on each area of their responsibility.

8. Works safely and maintains a vigilant presence for the safety and well-being of the Residents and staff in their home. Immediately corrects unsafe conditions in the home.

9. Maintains the cleanliness of the residence including but not limited to cleaning bathrooms, kitchen and common areas daily. Working with Residents to clean their individual rooms and maintain clean laundry.

10. Maintain a weekly chore list for Residents to ensure a well-run residence. Teach Residents to take ownership of assigned tasks and chores.

11. If a Resident is sick or not able to attend work at BiG, the Residential Supervisor may be responsible for taking care of the Resident. Parents will be contacted when necessary to pick up their child.

1. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Residential Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of a group home. Candidate carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, cleaning, assigning tasks, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems in the home.

Parents are expected to pick up their Resident for a respite weekend every other Thursday at 5 pm, returning the Resident between the hours of 3-5 p.m. on Sunday. The Residential Supervisor is expected to work all hours and days outside the respite weekend and is on-call when the Residents are at work at BiG. .

III. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Prefer undergraduate degree in psychology, sociology, human services or special education with 2 to 5 years experience working with developmentally challenged adults. Previous experience supervising a group home is desirable but not required. Candidates are expected to participate in on-going professional training opportunities to enhance their knowledge of specific disabilities in order to better understand the Resident's medical, psychological and vocational needs.

1. SKILLS AND ABILITIES – Candidates should possess personal characteristics such as patience, tolerance, and a willingness to learn more about specific disabilities and adapt expectations. Candidates must have a strong sense of serving and caring for the needs of adults with functional disabilities in their care. In addition, candidates must possess strong written and verbal language skills and be competent in using Email, Share Point, Outlook, Office360 (Excel, Word), etc.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret, and communicate documents such as safety procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write comprehensive reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively and motivate employees at all levels in the Community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have strong math knowledge and possess the ability to read and understand accounting reports and statements associated with managing an annual home budget and Resident accounts.

1. Reasoning Ability – Candidates should have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of individual behavioral issues while maintaining control of a group home situation.

1. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Consideration given to PMAB (Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior) training, CPR and first aid. Incumbents must possess a minimum of a valid driver's license from the State of Texas.

1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, an employee is frequently required to communicate by listening or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; stoop; kneel; bend; crouch; crawl; and climb stairs. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or transfer a resident to and from a wheelchair or bed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. when transferring a Resident to and from bed or wheelchair.

1. WORK ENVIRONMENT – The work environment is that of a large, modern group home. The Residential Supervisor in the pre-pilot program manages the lives of 3 adults (average) with disabilities and provides personal care and hands-on support to the Resident's individual needs. The pilot program will include managing the lives of up to 10 individuals with disabilities. This position requires a flexible individual, someone able to multi-task and adjust to the many variables found between assignments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Residential Supervisor may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to chemicals, paints, extreme cold and extreme heat.