Program Supervisor - Media, United States - Elwyn

Elwyn
Elwyn
Verified Company
Media, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary:
The Program Supervisor supervises all aspects of the assigned residence and other residences as needed.

They meet the needs of the individuals by ensuring necessary staffing levels and actively supervising residential staff in their completion of assigned duties and established routines.

They implement Conditions of Participation which consist of continuous and aggressive Active Treatment, individual protections, and the appropriateness and safety of the physical environment, emergency preparedness and the provision of health services.


Duties and Responsibilities**:

Supervise Direct Support Professionals (residential living staff (RLS), and/or certified nurse aide (C.N.A.) in their completion of assigned duties and established building routines

  • Provide recommendations in recruiting, interviewing and selecting new staff
  • Direct staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs
  • Prevent incidents, whenever possible, implement immediate corrective action when incidents do occur, including but not limited to remedying the current situation, notifying those who need to know, and preventing similar incidents for individual or other individuals, and monitoring to ensure corrective actions are being followed
  • Assist in compliance with regulatory standards through physical program review, process review and input, staff training, and followup on deficiencies, including the
  • Maintain a clean and organized building
  • Actively carry out building safety routines, including teaching them to the individuals supported
  • Take immediate action to correct safety hazards including but not limited to appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), sanitation and hygiene, as applicable
  • Make necessary staffing and vehicle arrangements and adjustments to ensure medical appointments occur as scheduled
  • Use the electronic health record to record census
  • Ensure appropriate maintenance of the assigned vehicle and program areas
  • Interpret and share program objectives and policies to and with staff, residents, family, and staff
  • Serve as liaison between management personnel, direct support professionals, residents, community, and interdisciplinary team, and inform management of all pertinent information included in those interactions
  • Reconcile staff concerns by explaining and enforcing Elwyn policies and initiating and presenting appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with Elwyn policies
  • Provide written evaluation of staff as pertains to agency policies and building procedures
  • Ensure and, provide coverage for supervision of individuals and any related direct care responsibilities when needed
  • Fill the established schedule with appropriate staff in accordance with established guidelines in order to maintain proper staff coverage
  • Complete timekeeping activities for all assigned staff in accordance with established program protocols
  • Provide instruction and assistance to staff as they carry out program plans in all activities of daily living skills, problemsolving skills, decisionmaking skills, proactive supervision, and active engagement of individuals
  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and crisis intervention as needed in accordance with agency trained protocols
  • Review all updated written policies and procedures of the department and communicate changes to assigned staff on an ongoing basis
  • Ensure quality standards and organizational and departmental goals and objectives are met in accordance with Elwyn policies and procedures
  • Attend and facilitate staff meetings, daily shift huddles, unit meetings, inservices, and continuing education programs as needed
  • Consult with and advise administrative personnel of situations requiring follow up or specific attention
  • Utilize and monitor a fiscal plan within budgetary parameters
  • Collaborate with union leadership to ensure contract compliance

Immediate Supervisor**:
Operations Manager


Contacts:

Elwyn personnel, individuals supported, funding and regulatory personnel, parents, and visitors


Direct Reports:
Residential Living Staff and Certified Nurse Aides


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:


  • High School diploma or equivalency; postsecondary education in human service field preferred
  • Current CNA License required
  • Five (5) years' experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities; postsecondary education in human service field may be substituted for equivalent experience
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to independently solve problems in a creative, consistent manner
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
  • Demonstrated good judgment through costconscious awareness and independently solving problems and making decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
  • Demonstrated knowledge of when to seek/solicit help or guidance
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