Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the house and implement agency mission and goals.
- Obtain and maintain required certifications.
- Coordinate with Service Coordinator, Nurse, and Clinician for program planning and health needs.
- Serve as a role model and ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Supervise staff, conduct performance appraisals, and communicate regularly.
- Coordinate and implement individual objectives.
- Oversee house organization, maintenance, and follow-up on maintenance requests.
- Train new and existing staff on house functions and provide ongoing training.
- Develop staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and supervision.
- Ensure timely completion of residential support assessments.
- Manage record keeping, including logs, clinical/medical files, financial records, incident reports, fire safety documentation, mileage and maintenance logs, data collection, goal sheets, attendance records, and supply inventories.
- Be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
- Manage house petty cash, food stamps, and individual petty cash, ensuring accurate receipts and balances.
- Ensure appropriate menu planning in conjunction with the Nurse and Dietician.
- Supervise medication ordering and delivery, review medication logs, and check the medication lock box.
- Hire and fire employees, and make recommendations regarding hiring, firing, and advancement.
- Maintain professional conduct with external agencies, families, and community programs.
- Perform direct care responsibilities, including physical intervention like lifting or transferring individuals.
- Conduct investigations as assigned.
- Provide initial 30-day and quarterly/semi-annual summary updates.
- Maintain required trainings and documentation on provided systems and logs.
- Coordinate shopping trips.
- Ensure individuals are neatly dressed and groomed.
- Provide staffing coverage as needed.
- Schedule recreational activities and ensure goals are followed.
- Ensure staff maintain required trainings within the timeline.
- Supervise light maintenance, including repairs, snow removal, lawn care, and vehicle maintenance.
- Keep all individual records and evaluations confidential.
- Schedule medical and clinical appointments and ensure follow-up.
- Plan and coordinate vacations for individuals.
- Participate in required staff in-service training programs.
- Carry out other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- One year of supervisory experience required.
- Valid NYS driver's license and insurable under New Hopes’s insurance regulations.
- Possession and maintenance of certification to administer medication is mandatory.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Supervision
- Record keeping
- Training
- Direct care
- Physical intervention
- Driving
Location
- NYS
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-call
Experience Level
- 1 year supervisory experience
- 2 years experience with developmental disabilities
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED
- BA degree preferred
