Job description

Hiring in Multiple Locations: Shelton, Oxford, Plantsville, Plymouth, Bristol

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Create a nurturing, positive learning environment and develop strategies to help the clients cope effectively with social, emotional and physical situations of daily living and facilitate independent performance in these areas.

2. Must be able to perform all job functions and duties that are required of the Residential Instructor and Assistant Manager. Must be able to perform all job functions required. Must be able to lift and transfer 70-75lbs. The work is active and performed both inside and outside of the home.
3. Must be able to utilize approved protective hold techniques in order to keep you, clients, and co-workers safe.
4. Participates in developing Individualized Plan of Service for the clients, including developing and implementing individual programs, tracking and reporting data, and generating reports that meet agency and state regulatory requirements as required. Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Process.
5. Implement Individualized Plan of Service ensuring that all programs are implemented in a timely manner, that all staff are in-serviced, follow individual programs, and document accordingly.
6. Monitor medical, physical, and behavioral changes in individuals on a daily basis. Document and report any and all changes to the appropriate department, i.e. Nursing, PT, OT, Dietary or other consultants involved and the Program Coordinator and Director.

7. Monitor all staff who are Medication Certified to ensure staff administers medications to resident at prescribed times, according to Medication Administration Policy. Assure that administration of medication according to policy occurs and is documented properly. Report all errors of medication administration or documentation according to policy.

8. Maintain clients’ right to privacy and adhere to CRI’s Confidentiality Policy.

9. Conduct monthly staff meetings, documenting content and attendance. Provide mandatory training to all staff (i.e. client programs, individual needs, and all aspects of their care) as required by agency policy and DDS requirements.
10. Ensure that the program remains in compliance with DDS regulations, and be present at all inspections.

11. Responsible for the finances in the home, including the use of petty cash, and individual client funds. Provide accurate accounting of agency petty cash and resident funds in an informative, auditable condition at all times, as required or requested. Report any discrepancies to Program Director immediately.
12. Rotate On-Call with Assistant Manager, and be responsible for the overall running of the residential program.

13. Participate in training opportunities. Maintain own training requirements per agency and DDS requirements. Ensure staff is aware of required trainings and meet agency and DDS training requirements. Notify Program Coordinator, Director and Human Resources immediately when staff trainings expire.

14. Supervise staff on a daily basis. Supervision will relate to progressive discipline, evaluations. Maintain and update a supervision log on each staff.
15. Perform all other duties as delegated or requested by the Program Coordinator, Director or Associate Ex. Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Must possess a valid CT Driver’s License, be able to drive own and agency vehicles and a good driving record.
2. Must be able to obtain, or have, CPR, First Aid and Medication Certification within the regulations and time frames set by CRI.

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience or Associate’s Degree and three years of experience, or five years of experience in the Human Services field, with an emphasis on supervisory experience.

Location: Shelton, Oxford, Plantsville, Plymouth, Bristol

Pay: $42,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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