Dsp- Csru- Mcl - McClure, United States - Beacon Light Adult Residential Services

Description

SUMMARY
Responsible for providing supervision and guidance for the individuals who reside at the Agency by performing the following duties.


QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Vital Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Preference is given to college trained individual with background in child development, intellectual disabilities, psychology, education or a related field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret client related medical record documentation, policy and procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write client progress notes, shift updates, and any other documentation regarding client care of communication amongst coworkers.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely = 0-15% of time, Occasionally = 16-45% of time, Frequently = 46-100% of time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required:

• To talk, hear, stand, sit, walk, squat, twist, reach with hands/arms
• Participate in physical restraints of the clients and escorting of clients to locations
• Problem solve, make decisions, supervise clients, read, write
• Work indoors
• Use of computer and software systems
• To operate a telephone
• To operate a vehicle
• Work around loud noises
• The ability to organize mental demands

The employee is occasionally required:

• Shovel and mop
• Work outdoors
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds

The employee is rarely required:

• Use other technical equipment (copier, fax, etc)
• Interpret data
• Work around hot/cold temperatures
• Work around fumes

MARGINAL AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions


MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties the employee performs that although important do not have as major an impact on the delivery of services to our clientele:

• Acting as a positive role model for the clients and other employees.
• Following through on directives given by a supervisor or other designated team leaders within the agency.
• Interacting with clients and families in a courtesy and professional manner.
• Keeping communication open between all levels of employees.
• Knowing and supporting the agency mission statement.
• Participating in scheduled team meetings.
• Attending and participating on Agency committees as requested.
• The physical care of the facilities and agency equipment.
• Working as a member of a team including, being supportive and friendly to coworkers, keeping personal problems away from work, splitting duties equally amongst coworkers, assisting coworkers when requested and welcoming new employees giving then extra support and encouragement.
• Inspecting the unit/group home on a weekly basis to identify safety concerns and infection control issues; reporting this information as prescribed for the program.
• Ensuring that client files are organized and uptodate.
• Aiding the clients in maximizing their skills and potential.
• Making copies of documents as needed.
• Maintain safety and security of the premises.
• Fulfilling purchase orders as needed.
• Assisting on all shifts as required by program/department needs.
• Cleaning, laundry, household chores (including mopping and/or shoveling), organizing client workstations as needed/assigned.
• Planning creative and varied activities in a timely manner, ensuring that the activities are designed to work on areas identified in the individuals treatment plans an adhering to Agency Policy and Procedure.
• End of shift/monthly inspections and checklists as assigned.
• Ensuring that the resident's files are organized and uptodate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties the employee is required to perform that have a major impact on the delivery of services to our clientele:

• Reporting to work in a timely manner when scheduled.
• Supervision of the individuals which includes:
• Ensuring individuals follow agency and program procedures.
• Knowing the individuals locations at all times.
• Following schedules
• Using behavior management techniques in a professional manner when required.
• Using appropriate counseling techniques to assist in the individual's treatment
• Interacting with the indi