About the Role
Responsible for oversight of several group homes, participating in the development and writing of plans of services, and coordinating incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up. Ensures adherence to agency and state regulations while providing services to individuals with disabilities, acting as a role model, advocate, and teacher.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the well-being of all people in the program.
- Ensure group home environments are safe, clean, and pleasant through regular, unannounced observation and monitoring.
- Verify documentation (e.g., fire alarm testing, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration) is maintained per agency and manufacturer specifications.
- Ensure staff are performing tasks and interacting with residents appropriately.
- Ensure group homes are following proper fiscal procedures and managed within budgetary parameters.
- Discuss budget variances with Program Director & Finance Office, providing background and explanation.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring documentation is complete and up to date.
- Coordinate preparation and responses to audits.
- Follow all regulatory policies in ensuring Fire Safety, conduct drills, and make necessary changes as specified in the regulations.
- Participate in the development of the Habilitation Plan and be responsible for its creation.
- Ensure a person-centered approach utilizing AHV New Directions...New Lives philosophy.
- Participate in meetings (clinical, house, etc.) as needed.
- Assure that all programmatic and billing documentation is properly maintained.
- Assist and teach managers in using programmatic software.
- Certify all Residential Habilitation Plans and Individual Plans of Protective Oversight according to agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate incident reporting, investigation, and responses to Incident Review Committee recommendations.
- Supervise Site Supervisors as assigned, conduct performance reviews, and make recommendations for promotions, demotions, transfers, or terminations.
- Conduct employment interviews and make hiring recommendations.
- Mediate and resolve interpersonal and programmatic issues within group homes.
- Provide oversight and guidance to the Site Supervisor to ensure day-to-day operations of the group home are met.
- Ensure individuals’ health, mental health, and medication management are followed per Doctor’s orders.
- Utilize agency personnel policies and practices in a consistent and fair fashion.
- Ensure managers follow appropriate human resources policies and consult with Human Resources staff as needed.
- Ensure staff performance documentation is accurate and consistent with agency practice.
- Train and develop staff, ensuring they understand job functions and duties.
- Act as a liaison between managers and other department staff.
- Provide troubleshooting oversight to deal with untoward situations, using agency protocols to govern decision process.
- Ensure Site Supervisor is following agency protocol in maintaining agency vehicles and all documentation.
- Ensure all drivers are following agency policies regarding Fleet Vehicle Safety.
- Maintain communication with families and other service providers on an ongoing and as needed basis.
- Adhere to all agency, state, and federal rules of Confidentiality, Incident Reporting and Management, HIPAA, and Corporate Compliance.
- Attend and participate in all trainings required by the agency and New York State per regulations.
- Coordinate admissions and discharges while working with the Intake Coordinator.
- Participate and manage On – Call responsibilities along with other Program Managers to provide 24-7 program oversight.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Supervisory experience is required.
- Must be able to perform “SCIP-R physical techniques and CPR/First Aid skills.
- Valid driver’s license that meets agency’s and insurance company’s standards (ongoing throughout tenure).
- Completion of all mandatory training sessions and medical documents required by organization and regulatory agencies.
- Completion of fingerprinting requirements and subsequent clearance by OMRDD and agency guidelines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability and willingness to learn other agency specified software applications, including but not limited to Precision Care and Novatime 4000.
Skills
- Person-centered approach
- Microsoft Office applications
- Precision Care
- Novatime 4000
- SCIP-R physical techniques
- CPR/First Aid skills
- Fleet Vehicle Safety
Location
- Hudson Valley
Work Type
- Flexible hours
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Holidays
- On-Call
Experience Level
- Three years experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Supervisory experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
Salary/Compensations
- $63,000 - $65,000
About the Company
- Individuals employed by ADAPT of the Hudson Valley. shall work as a team, using a person-centered approach and utilizing AHV New Directions...New Lives philosophy to help the people we serve reach their personal goals.
