QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field (or related field) preferred.
• Qualifications for “Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Professional” preferred but not required.

Experience

• Three years of experience required. Experience may include a combination of life experience and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Supervisory experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A positive attitude to support individuals with disabilities.
• A willingness to learn and implement positive approaches to instruction and behavior management.
• Ability to assist in analyzing and planning production activities.
• Competent computer skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Requirements:

Essential Functions

• Provides direct supervision of Program Coordinators and indirect supervision of Direct Support Professionals.
• Works cooperatively with the Recruitment Coordinator to interview and select Program Coordinators and Direct Support Professionals.
• Coordinates the initial and ongoing training of staff.
• Monitors the performance of staff, initiating and assuring prompt recognition and disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Provides ongoing support and communication to staff.
• Assures the completion of performance evaluations (introductory and annual) for assigned staff.
• Schedules staff to assure the proper coverage, approves timecards, and time off.
• Conducts regular staff meetings for the purpose of communicating information, obtaining staff input, and providing training on operational and programmatic issues.
• Assures staff are properly trained to complete documentation for services rendered as required and within required timeframes.
• Assures proper record maintenance in terms of personnel matters and administrative functions.
• Works as a team with the assigned SL Case Coordinator in the coordination of all LOGAN services to assure quality services are provided to individuals served.
• Along with the SL Case Coordinator, develops and maintains a strong relationship with individuals; their families, guardians, and advocates; and other providers.
• Along with the SL Case Coordinator, serves as agency representative for all services at all meetings of the IST.
• Reviews incident reports, conducts incident investigations, and makes recommendations for action as appropriate. Completes BDDS reportables as required.
• Assures adherence to all agency policies and procedures.
• Assures compliance with all licensing, regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Prepares for and participates in licensing and accreditation reviews and participates in the completion of corrective action plans as needed.
• Is knowledgeable of each client’s support plan and related budget to ensure that services are provided within budgetary constraints.
• Participates in a rotation of after hours’ administrative support.
• Assures the atmosphere of each service location is therapeutic, provides optimal growth for individuals, and preserves individuals’ dignity and self-worth.
• Ensures the provision of ongoing and aggressive services for individuals in accordance with their Support Plans.
• Monitors the quality of services provided to each individual and assures that activities are meaningful and have purpose.
• Makes periodic but consistent visits to the service locations to monitor provision of services to individuals, staff performance, and condition of location. Properly addresses issues that arise from these visits.
• Completes environmental and program checklists and properly addresses/resolves identified issues.
• Spends 25% of time in the homes with the staff providing training and support and building rapport with the clients served.
• Assures consistent and active community participation of individuals served.
• Works cooperatively with individuals served, families, outside agencies, and LOGAN.

General Responsibilities

• Assists in promoting the health and safety of individuals served by LOGAN, visitors, and other staff.
• Serves as role model for individuals served and other staff.
• Serves as an advocate and protects the human rights of all individuals served.
• Participates in training as required by supervisor or for all LOGAN staff.
• Facilitates professional growth by keeping current on new philosophy, research, technology, program strategies, etc.
• Responsible to complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.