SUPPORTIVE LIVING LEAD

Supported Living Lead

The Supported Living Lead is responsible for operations at the assigned service locations which includes performing duties in the areas of programming, operations, and administrative. They carry out various administrative duties for the service locations. The Supported Living Lead also works as a team member with Direct Support Professionals to create a home environment that facilitates individual learning and independence while enhancing each individual's dignity.

LOGAN Community Resources is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana. LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life. LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential. LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN's clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

• Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program
• 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
• $15,000 company paid life insurance
• Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

Essential Functions

• Provides a positive environment for individuals served that allows for learning and enjoyment of activities.
• Provides consistent meaningful activities.
• Provides direct support and training to individuals served.
• Encourages individuals to be as independent as possible in their daily routine and takes advantage of every opportunity to teach.
• Initiates activities and encourages individuals to participate in the activities.
• Performs activities with individuals in the areas of house cleaning, household maintenance, grocery shopping, and nutritious meal preparation and clean up, personal grooming and bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Implements goals and objectives as identified in Individual Support Plans and Implements Behavior Management Plans.
• Actively listens to individuals and encourages them to express their personal preferences.
• Identifies the personal interests of individuals.
• Assists with positioning, transferring and personal care of individuals.
• Provides for the dignity of individuals by assuring personal cleanliness including monitoring the condition of personal possessions, clothing and adaptive equipment.
• Properly administers medications and promotes a healthy environment.
• Provides support for individuals as they access community resources and recreational activities.
• Assists individuals with money management makes application for benefits for individuals as directed.
• Transports individuals in personally owned vehicles for access to community resources and activities such as church, dances, etc. Participates in such activities with the individuals.
• Adheres to regulatory and accreditation guidelines in the delivery of services.
• Participates as a member of each individual support team.
• Monitors the implementation of each individual's daily schedule.
• Develops the objectives for Individual Support Plan goals.
• Assures appropriate documentation of Program Plans.
• Assures the completion of monthly reviews for each individual's goals and objectives and related documentation.
• Writes annual summary of individual's progress on goals for annual case conference.
• Assists the Program Manager in completion of annual assessments.
• Serves as an advocate for each individual.
• Monitors the health care needs of each individual.
• Monitors the financial needs of each individual.

Operational Duties

• Assures completion of emergency evacuation drills and performs safety drills as directed.
• Effectively communicates progress and issues regarding individuals served to other team members as needed.
• Adheres to agency policy and procedure in the performance of duties.
• Completes routine operational paperwork in a timely manner including time keeping adjustment sheets, timecard approval, leave requests, etc.
• Administers the locations petty cash funds.
• Coordinates purchases for the locations and manages credit card use, within established budgetary constraints for the department.
• Monitors the census of the locations.
• Assures compliance with all licensing, regulatory and accreditation standards of locations.
• Performs administrative duties:
• Coordinates the initial and ongoing training of Program Assistants.
• Monitors the performance of direct reports and assures prompt disciplinary action, re-training, recognition, etc. as appropriate.
• Provides ongoing support and communication to staff.
• Conducts regular staff meetings.
• Assures the completion of performance evaluations, both introductory and annual.
• Schedules staff to assure proper coverage on all shirts within the approved staffing limits.
• Completes agency reporting in accordance with agency protocol
• Completes service summaries, data sheets and all other documentation for each person served.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and safety of individuals served by LOGAN and staff.
• Expected to serve as a role model for individuals served and other staff.
• Expected to serve as an advocate and to protect the human rights of individuals served.
• Expected to participate in training as required by your supervisor or for all LOGAN staff.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma
• Some college education preferred

Experience

• One year of general supervisory experience preferred
• Two years of experience in direct programming for individuals with developmental disabilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration Certification required
• Must possess a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, and an acceptable driving record that meets the risk management standards for insurability on LOGAN's commercial auto insurance policy.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organizational and time management skills, as well as good problem-solving skills.
• A strong sense of confidentiality, knowledge of community services, and good judgment are essential.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Must be able to assist up to 50 pounds.

Contact Responsibility

Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee upon request

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.