Group home Supervisor

Group Home Supervisor

Location: 5241 S Washington St, Amarillo, TX 79110, USA

Salary: $14-$14.00 per hour

Employment Type: Hourly, Full Time

Benefits: insurance, 401-k, vacation and personal time

Position Requirements:

• GED, High School Diploma or ABLE test (provided on site) along with 3 letters of recommendation.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have valid Texas Drivers License.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and maintain a regular work schedule.
• Must be able to work hours other than those regularly scheduled and in other Advo Companies Inc., group homes and be open to overtime.
• One-year experience in human delivery services preferred.
• Must be able to complete training, both academic and physical, i.e.: CPR, First Aid, and Prevention Management of Aggressive Behavior.

Position Description:

Primary Duties:

• Evenings and split shifts are available, on call required.
• Actively supervising, coaching, and mentoring Direct Support Professionals that work within the group home.
• Managing the shopping for the home's necessities such as food, clothing, and household items, Scheduling group home staff, planning community outings, and day programs/schools
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals by:
• Notify Medical Personnel of any individual's symptoms of distress/illness.
• Maintain a safe I hazard-free environment.
• Conduct evacuation drills as requested by your supervisor.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, as requested.
• Monitor and document accurate times of seizures, PMAB restraints and any other time frames as directed.
• Ensure all daily hygiene and grooming needs performed and individuals present a clean and neat appearance, including:
• Toileting
• Bathing and shampooing
• Hair and Nail Care
• Shaving (males and females)
• Oral Hygiene
• Dressing (neat, of proper fit, clean, appropriate weather, etc.)
• General Hygiene and Grooming
• FEMALE STAFF ONLY - Menstrual Care
• Ensure appropriate grooming supplies and appliances are available and in good repair.
• Complete meal preparation, including:
• Prepare all meals according to menu/diet
• Serve all meals and snacks in a normalized atmosphere with all individuals included in the meal.
• Serve all meals and snacks within the portion-sized guidelines indicated in the individuals' doctor's orders following the rules and practices of good nutrition.
• Practicing recommended sanitation techniques.
• Provide all recommended adaptive feeding equipment.
• Implement all recommended feeding goals and guidelines.
• Ensure the cleanliness of utensils, plates, tables, chairs, etc., before and after the meal.
• Implement continuous Active Treatment with all individuals through:
• Conduct and document all goal-related training objectives as recommended by the IT.
• Conduct and document appropriate and normalized daily living skills (i.e., meal preparation, cleaning house, etc.)
• Conduct and document appropriate and normalized daily living skills (i.e., community outings, neighborhood walks, etc.)
• Integrate skill development emphasized outside of the home (i.e., school, work, etc.)
• Prompt and encourage independence in self-help not related to a training goal, as needed.
• Assist with shopping for individuals upon request.
• Participate in IT Process through:
• Evaluation and observation of individual as needed to complete
• Functional Living Assessment.
• Complete Staffing Summary as requested.
• Notify Case Worker of concerns related to programmatic or special needs of the individual (i.e., change in behavior, regression, etc.)
• Ensure the individual rights through:
• Maintain confidentiality of individuals.
• Assist individuals in maintaining contact with family and friends through written correspondence, telephone calls, or visits maintaining the privacy of all individuals in the home.
• Treat all individuals and authorized visitors (family, friends, advocates, consultants, etc.) in a respective manner.
• Ensure that all individuals in the home have access and use of personal property, and that property is maintained appropriately.
• Supervise, as needed, trust fund expenditures and use of personal funds with the individuals.
• Report all known or suspected violations of rights immediately.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the home through:
• Maintain life Safety code requirements throughout the home.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the home.
• Perform all duties necessary to the operation of the home when other staff normally assigned to those duties are not available.
• Use and maintain property in the home appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of adaptive equipment.

Additional Duties:

• Complete all orientation and in-service training.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
• Perform specific shift duties as assigned.
• Complete documentation and in a timely manner including:
• Observation Notes
• Medical I Treatment I Diet Sheet
• Seizure Reports
• Supply Requests
• Work Order Requests
• Inventories