Summary:
To assist the Residential Manager in the management of direct care staff in the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential program for each of their assigned individuals.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
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Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence.
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Act as Shift Supervisor; directly supervise all staff in the assigned residence while on shift.
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Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care.
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Monitor staff performance, assist in yearly evaluation process.
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Ensure employees adhere to all policies/requirements of The Guild for Human Services.
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Ensure all staff implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans.
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Attend training as required.
- Coordinate and take individuals to Doctors’ appointments.
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Monitor all the individuals medications and coordinate with the pharmacy if orders are needed
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Monitor and ensure that all individuals receive their prescribed medication, and that the medication administration record has been completed correctly each day.
- Administer and record individuals’ medications as directed during training.
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Ensure all residential documentation including logs and Incident/Accident (IA) reports are completed.
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Plan and implement community activities for individuals in the residence.
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Monitor individual and house expenditures.
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Develop and implement residential meal preparation including menu development, grocery shopping and cooking that is inclusive of all individuals who live in the home.
- Attend individual’s team meetings as requested.
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Manage the day to day functions of the residence including crisis intervention, on-call notifications, on-shift parent/guardian communication, and individuals’ programming.
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Ensure the implementation of all individualized programming in accordance with each ISP and daily activity schedule.
- Ensure the accurate and timely collection and summation of individuals’ and house data.
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Implement and record fire drills to ensure the health and safety of the individuals who live in the home.
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Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the home and vehicles.
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Ensure the implementation of all Guild Adult Residential Services policies and procedures.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including weekends, holidays and inclement weather situations.
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Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals.
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Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
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Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
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Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals.
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Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements
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Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent
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Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI)
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The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the residence
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, or related field preferred;
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At least two years of experience in a direct-care facility, preferably in a residential setting with a similar population; education may be substituted for one year of experience.
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Ability to demonstrate supervisory and administrative skills.
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Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
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MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification or the ability to obtain MAP certification within first 90 days of employment
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Reliable transportation to residential homes located in Massachusetts