Job description

Job description

Position Summary: Ensures that the residence assigned is operating effectively and that they are in compliance with the policies and procedures set by the Agency. This individual will supervise staff and ensure that the consumer population is being handled effectively at all times.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for physical plant upkeep through:

· Daily maintenance of checks

· Monthly fire extinguisher/smoke alarm checks

· Seasonal equipment checks (air conditioners, boilers and screens)

2. Required to review all food requisitions, and maintain inventory. Ensure all food noted on the menu is available for the consumers at all times.

3. Must meet with the Dietician on a monthly basis, in order to assure consumer nutritional needs are met.

4. Ensure that consumer body weights are taken weekly, and data is maintained.

5. Ensure that resident’s daily goals are conducted and data is appropriately maintained.

6. Ensure that behavioral goals are implemented, and data is properly maintained.

7. Ensure that residence vehicles are maintained, and travel log documented.

8. Responsible for researching options for recreational activities, and present them to the consumers prior to weekly consumer meetings. Devise and post monthly recreational calendar. Provide specific times for departure and return, and note addresses, and driving directions.

9. Schedule monthly fire drills, and ensure they are conducted and accurately recorded.

10. Must assist in the direct care of the consumers, as needed

11. Supervise staff on shift, and make disciplinary recommendations to the Residence Manager, as needed.

12. Work on other projects as assigned by the Manager or Director

13. Provide staff (Direct Care) coverage in the event of shortage.

14. Meet with the Registered Nurse weekly, schedule consumer medical, dental, psychiatric, and all other clinical appointments, as needed.

· Ensure all recommended follow-ups occur, as noted on clinical summaries

· Ensure that all prescribed consumer medication stock is maintained, and stored properly

· Ensure that all First Aide, and personal hygiene supplies are available at all times and their inventory maintained.

15. Must accompany consumers on medical appointments in the community.

16. At all times on duty must ensure that the consumers are appropriately dressed and groomed, before leaving the residence.

17. Must ensure that all consumer medications are administered as prescribed, and Medication Administration Records are accurately documented.

18. Must ensure that bagged lunches and snacks brought into the community are appropriate to the consumer menus.

19. Comply with all other duties which may be assigned by the Manager or Director.

20. Handle other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required, plus 1 year of experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Currently looking for the following counties:

Somerset, Middlesex, and Monmouth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Direct Support Professional: 2 years (Required)
• Assistant Residential Manager: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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