Assists with operations of assigned residential areas located in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF’s) under the direction of the Facility Administrator or designee. Ensures regulatory compliance of an ICF as it pertains to the care and safety of individuals with disabilities. Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administrative responsibilities and staffing and training of Direct Support Professionals.
Ensures active treatment for individuals with disabilities in assigned residences. Oversees and monitors documentation regarding individuals with disabilities. Manages personal property inventory. Maintains computer data base systems related to the care and management of individuals with disabilities. Reviews and maintains all documentation required for support plans for individuals with disabilities. Monitors adaptive devices to include splints, helmets, and dining devices to ensure devices are in place and in working condition. Maintains documentation in compliance with agency written rules, regulations and policies. Ensures a clean and safe environment. Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately per agency policy and procedures.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations. Ability to perform basic administrative tasks. General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of basic safety practices. Ability to accurately communicate. Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, and walk. Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting or ICF. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to supervise subordinates.
Requires frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Some positions may require the ability to travel.
A bachelor’s degree and one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.