Team Supervisor and Health Coordinator

Career Opportunities with Life Unlimited, Inc

Job Title: Team Supervisor/Health Coordinator

Department: Community Living

Reports To: Program Manager

SUMMARY

A Team Supervisor provides oversight of day-to-day functions as it relates to their work-site location, including recruiting, training, and supervision of direct support professionals, personal care assistance and teaching; community integration and socialization; development of personal interests, skills and talents; and health coordination and oversight. Works with all members of the team in the home to ensure the highest quality of medication administration, food purchasing, implementation of menus to meet individual diets of the residents, and to ensure the cleanliness of individuals and their environment at all times.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring work location is adequately staffed, trained and compensated.
• Provide training to newly retained Direct Support Professionals assigned to work-site location.
• Provide timely feedback to Direct Support Professionals in the areas of performance, processes and procedures, and schedules.
• Recommend corrective action, up to and including, termination for Direct Support Professionals assigned to work-site location.
• Maintain staffing schedules for work-site location. Provides direct coverage during times of staff shortage.
• Provides 24 hour on call Support to Direct Support Professionals at their work site.
• Ensure employees hours are recorded appropriately and pay period ending approval process is completed according to pay schedule.
• Ensure the services provided are of the highest quality and best practice.
• Ensure activities offered and provided are person-centered.
• Provides support on an individual basis in making informed choices, growing in self-esteem and personal dignity, and achieving community integration and participation.
• Ensures all Direct Support Professionals understand and provide services in accordance with each individual plan.
• Recommends goals to be incorporated into the ISP.
• Ensures the spiritual and emotional needs, socialization needs, and all personal care needs are provided according to best practice.
• Available, as needed, to address emergency situations and to assist in problem-solving with staff.
• Ensures documentation is compliant will all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Ensure electronic records and all health and safety records are complete at the beginning and end of each staff schedule.
• Ensure event reports are completed and submitted according to agency policy and rules and regulations of all regulatory/governing bodies.
• Ensure all Medication Administration Records, physician orders, and other medical forms are current.
• Ensure tracking system for medical appointments, follow-up appointments and routine lab work is current and accurate, including Therap calendar.
• Ensure confidential and health related records are kept secured.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information. This includes the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve data.
• Knowledgeable all health and safety guidelines, rules, policy and procedures.
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals through teaching and providing support in areas of personal care needs, dental hygiene and other health-related RN delegated duties.
• Contribute to a home-like, safe, sanitary environment for person-centered living, following up/reviewing items checked off on chore logs/supply lists to ensure supplies are available and environment is maintained to highest standards.
• Keep hazardous and potentially harmful materials locked and out of individuals’ reach unless the individual has demonstrated safe handling skills.
• Ensure soiled laundry/trash is treated/disposed of according to safety guidelines.
• Know and observe guidelines for drills and emergencies.
• Support individuals in arranging and participating in medical appointments as needed. Attends medical appointments as necessary.
• Provide daily and monthly medication administration oversight by ensuring physician orders are current, receives monthly medication packets from the pharmacy.
• Administer medications and monitor individuals who self-medicate according to guidelines taught in Medication Administration Certification classes.
• Ensure all personal care items that are on the MAR or in the ISP are carried out; shaving-face/legs/underarms; nail trimming, etc.
• Provide professional and timely correspondence to physicians, guardians and Manor staff informed of individuals health issues.
• Ensure medication errors are reported and tracked according to rules and regulations.
• Maintains agency and individual funds assigned to work-site location.
• Reconcile all finance accounts and ensure funds are accounted for according to agency policy.
• Ensure individuals and Direct Support Professionals have the necessary funds to participate in chosen activities.
• Ensure all funds are stored and locked according to agency policy.
• Work with program manager and finance department to ensure all NAFS funds are allocated appropriately.
• All Other Duties as Assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protects the rights of all individuals:
• Is knowledgeable about the rights of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Respects and advocates for the capabilities, dignity and rights of each individual and files report any human rights violation immediately.
• All forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation are unacceptable. Responsible for reporting any observation or suspicion of these to a member of administration.
• Provides regular and timely communication/feedback.
• Conducts one (1) group house meeting monthly with all individuals living at their assigned location.
• Provide regular and consistent communication with Program Managers and members of administration to promote professional collaboration between departments.
• Provides regular health updates to the RN and/or Program Manager and seeks clarification when necessary.

Physical Expectations

• This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting, which is dependent up the needs and activities of the individuals supported. It may require light to heavy lifting and occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, and/or climbing stairs.
• The position will require occasional physical intervention if confronted by a person displaying combative or potentially dangerous behavior.
• Driving an agency or personal vehicle is a part of community integration for the individuals we support.

Working Conditions

Office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones, and occasional small machinery (lawn mower, etc.). May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases. Occasionally, prolonged hours or unusual chores to meet the unexpected medical needs of the individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must have at least one (1) year of successful employment in a work environment similar to that described in this job description, OR
• A combination of medical education and work experience may be substituted upon the approval of the Director of Nursing and Chief Executive Officer.
• Must obtain and maintain training and certification in all required areas such as Abuse/Neglect, CPR, First Aid, Level 1 Medication Administration, Positive Behavior Supports, TOOLS and Crisis Intervention.
• Must have reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
• Must obtain a Class E driver’s license during new hire orientation– must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance