Community Living Supervisor (FT) - Direct Care - Westmoreland County

Description

FUNCTION:

The Community Living Supervisor is responsible for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and ensuring their outcomes are accomplished through those working directly to support them.  The Community Living Supervisor takes the lead role in supporting People and their family in charting a course that supports each Person in realizing their goals and dreams and achieving an everyday life that is important to them.  Oversee the daily operation of assigned Community Homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and contribute to the development of Person-Centered plans.  Understand and implement each Person’s Person-Centered Plan and current ISP that reflects the goals and outcomes chosen by the Person.  Ensure staff is trained and support People appropriately, according to their ISP.
2. Respect each Person’s right to make choice and exercise self-determination, resulting in life experiences and personal growth.
3. Support each person’s health and safety, while also supporting their right to risk.  Communicates all relevant information to the Community Living Specialist.
4. Guide staff to provide opportunities for each Person to explore their interest in their community and build relationships.
5. Understand the importance of family in each Person’s life.  Build a positive relationship with family members.
6. Develop positive working relationships with team members.
7. Support each Person’s daily routine to include personal care, appointments, leisure activities, and transportation. This position is responsible for scheduling all needed appointments and ensuring follow through.
8. Complete required documentation.
9. Complete the Medication Administration training and annual practicums successfully.  Complete Medication Administration documentation as trained. Act as a Practicum Observer and complete staff practicums.  Act as Designated Agency Person.
10. Participate in training and meetings as required.
11. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations and supervise staff to ensure adherence.
12. Act as On-Call supervisor for Community Homes or Supported Living as directed.
13. Remain available to assist either by phone or on-site in a crisis, at the discretion of the Vice President, Community Supported Living, Associate Director, Community Living, Assistant Director, Community Living, or Community Living Specialist. Ensure that staff adheres to the crisis procedures.  Provide support to staff and People to continue ongoing responsibilities and activities.
14. Supervise and evaluate the staff assigned.  Communicate to assigned staff, on a regular basis, to clarify job responsibilities, expectations, philosophy, and goals.  Provide ongoing training, development and constructive feedback. Implement corrective action with prior approval.
15. Develop the weekly staff schedule.  Adjust staff schedules due to vacation, absenteeism or illness with prior approval. Ensure appropriate coverage to support the needs of People.
16. Communicate and inform the Community Living Specialist of operation supports, including fiscal and personnel-related concerns.
17. Perform other related duties as assigned.  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

The equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services/ Social Sciences and two years of related experience, including one year as a supervisor.  Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and planning skills required. Satisfactory Act 33 and 34 clearances and FBI as required. Valid license to drive in the

ACHIEVA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE) and an Employer Partner under the Ticket to Work Program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACHIEVA is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Wendy Bott, Human Resource Department, 412-995-5000 Ext. 492, wbott@achieva.info