Residential Supports Manager - Hanover, United States - Cardinal Cushing Centers

Cardinal Cushing Centers

Verified Company

Hanover, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

SUMMARY

Seeking House Manager in Hanover, Kingston & Rockland locations.
The Residential Supports Manager (RSM) is responsible for the smooth and safe operation of all homes and apartments assigned. This responsibility involves coordination, supervision and monitoring of staff, schedules and buildings over the 24-hour day.

The RSM assures that staff assist people with disabilities to do all the things that we do each day in our lives.

Primary emphases are on self-determination and community inclusion of persons with disabilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION
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General_

Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers
Promotes and adheres to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position

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Promoting empowerment, self-direction and self-determination_

Treats the person with the disability as the primary decisionmaker
Provides accurate and timely information to individuals
Encourages individuals to put forth opinions and choices and to solve problems
Works in partnership with each person, respecting his or her preferences
Helps individuals to recognize and use their unique strengths and gifts
Provides guidance to staff who support people in developing informal networks of support.
Assists staff to understand and implement the concepts of selfdirection and selfdetermination

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Teaching and helping skills_

Provides physical and personal support based upon individual needs and strengths
Teaches individuals how to manage activities of daily living such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, budgeting, personal hygiene, health care practices, money management, traveling, selfcontrol and leisure time
Provides community linkages to assist people to participate in cultural and spiritual activities of their choice
Assures that staff know how to identify, secure and use needed equipment
Assists the individual to obtain needed therapies and to recruit and train other helpers

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Communication skills_

Provides basic counseling to staff and individuals about issues that concern them
Adapts communication to individual needs including paraphrasing, translating or using adaptive devices
Shows sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual needs of staff and individuals
Uses effective, sensitive communication skills to build trust with staff and individuals
Maintains the confidentiality of all communications to ensure the privacy of individuals supported

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Building relationships and community connections_

Identifies the types of formal and informal supports needed by an individual
Assists individuals in accessing and coordinating needed supports
Helps individuals to develop and maintain friendships and other relationships
Connects with community members and organizations (e.g., employer, civic organizations)
Shows sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues in daily practices and interactions
Engages in and promotes sensitive, genuine and warm in interactions with individuals, their families and staff

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Planning and giving support_

Helps in understanding the needs, preferences and strengths of people who need support
Assists in planning ways of supporting people and participates in the development of the person's ISP
Helps to carry out support plans based on each person's needs and goals
Helps individuals and staff determine when plan goals and strengths need to be reviewed or changed
Schedules transportation and provides transportation when necessary

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Health and safety_

Assures the overall health and safety of individuals through services implementation and upkeep of homes and apartments
Assures that the personal physical needs of individuals are met routinely (e.g., health, personal hygiene, appearance and medication)
Supports individuals in achieving good health through preventive and specialized health screenings and examinations
Explains preventive health practices such as good nutrition and stress management
Evidences competency in first aid practices and awareness of illness prevention and medication sideeffects
Uses and encourages others to use Universal Precautions to control the spread of infections
Supervises the implementation of emergency procedures and protocols
Uses Safety Care techniques competently and cautiously when physically intervening with an individual and supervises other staff in their implementation
Periodically conducts fire drills according to Department policy and procedures, documents and evaluates the results, and institutes procedures to correct any deficiencies

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Crisis intervention_

Identifies the crisis and defuses the situation, ensuring the safety of all concerned
Assists staff to learn from past and current problems to prevent them in the