Description
PHILOSOPHIES THAT GOVERN THIS JOB
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- We pursue the capabilities of each individual
- We teach appropriate choice and independence
- We provide an atmosphere free of discrimination, abuse and neglect
- We treat individuals with dignity and respect.
- We promote an atmosphere of learning
GENERAL JOB DUTIES
Teach, train, and promote independence to developmentally disabled adults. Serve as a role model for appropriate socialization, interaction, and communication skills. Ensure a safe, clean, open environment for learning. Work as a role model for direct support professionals, hire, train, and discipline staff. Work as a direct support professional as needed. Oversee the smooth operation of assigned group home(s). Enforce all agency policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Assist clients in learning to be independent.
- Promote self-advocacy and choice.
- Enhance communication abilities.
- Assist clients with transportation needs.
- Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
- Hire, train, coach and discipline staff as needed.
- Work as a role model for staff, leading by example.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Responsibility for all financial transactions and financial records for client and agency money.
- Ensures prepared staff schedules meet the needs of their assigned group homes.
- Assist clients with daily living skills.
- Assist and monitor self medication program.
- Completes paperwork to accomplish regulatory compliance and maximize client progress toward goals.
- Promotes, monitors and facilitates healthy lifestyle choices.
- Monitor staff training requirements and ensures trainings are completed timely.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
- Serve as AOD on a rotating basis; assigned to rotation by Supervisor.
- Remain current on required trainings and participate in other trainings as assigned.
- Attend all required meetings, committees, and staffings.
- Serves as a member of the client centered team.
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Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
· Ability to understand written and verbal communication at an 8th grade level (pass T.A.B.E. test).
· Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
· Must have at least one year experience working with developmentally disabled populations.
· Prior supervisory experience necessary.
· Must have an Illinois driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must have training in a specific field and/or be responsible for the supervision of homes housing 16 or more persons with disabilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear and complete repetitive motions.
- This work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Work is subject to noise that may cause them to have to shout.
- Worker may be exposed to body waste products. This work may require worker to do first aid duties which may cause exposure to body fluid
Summary
This is a supervisor role as a Community Living Supervisor III. Days off are Sunday/Monday.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.