Residential Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Duties :

Provide coordination and supervision of assigned residential sites or services.  In addition, the Team Manager will directly be responsible for and manage the day-to-day operations of assigned IRA including, supervision / training / scheduling of all staff; and implementation and monitoring of ISPs.  Work cooperatively with other agency personnel in the development and delivery of comprehensive services to meet individual’s needs. Provide administrative and programmatic supervision to Residential Managers, Residential Supervisors, and Habilitation Instructors as assigned.

Reporting Relationships :

Receive both administrative and programmatic supervision from Residential Director.  Provide direct supervision to Residence Manager, Residence Supervisor, Behavior Technicians, and Habilitation Instructors as assigned.  Work cooperatively with other team leaders and department administrators.

Responsibilities and Illustrative Duties :

1. Responsible for oversight and monitoring of assigned sites.

2. Ensures that all pertinent regulations, policies and applicable laws are followed at each assigned location.

3. Participates in the admission and discharge of program participants.

4. Participates in six month and annual reviews for program participants.

5. Provides input into the development and monitoring of each person’s residential habilitation plan.

6. Responsible to ensure outcomes are billable and meet programmatic and fiscal requirements as indicated by regulation.

7. Responsible for writing Individual Plan of Protective Oversight and the Site Plan of Protective Oversight and keeping them current.

8. Responsible for ensuring assigned staff is trained in regulatory / agency mandated areas and in areas to improve quality of care for individuals served.

9. Responsible for supervising, training and developing assigned staff.

10. Responsible for staffing activities to include recruitment / hiring, scheduling and supervision of assigned staff in accordance with agency policies, procedures and practices.

11. Responsible for ensuring assigned sites operate within budget, including monitoring FTE’s, overtime usage and service delivery units.

12. Responsible for oversight of individual funds, accounts and security of money at site where duties include day-to-day oversight; and also in conjunction with the Residence Manager at assigned site(s).

13. Maintains required service, statistical and administrative records.

14. Membership in agency and regional committees as assigned.

15. Schedules and / or participates in staff meetings for assigned site(s).

16. Maintains medication administration certification and supervises / monitors medications as needed.

17. Other duties as assigned.

Extraordinary Work Conditions :

Required to work varied hours and weekends according to program need and individual residents’ schedules.  Required to be available to address emergency or unusual situations. Required to complete on-call responsibilities as assigned.  Must be willing and able to transport residents as needed. Must be able to meet physical requirements of the job.

Qualifications :

NYS driver’s license with acceptable driving record within Agency criteria.  Medication Administration Certification, CPR / First Aid, and SCIP certification are required.

AND

Associate’s Degree in Rehabilitation, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education or closely related field PLUS three (3) years of full time paid experience in a rehabilitative setting or related service provision; including two (2) years of which was served in a residential supervisory capacity.   OR  Equivalent number of credit hours = to an Associate’s Degree in related field PLUS related experience as noted above. OR High School Diploma and five (5) years of full time paid experience in a rehabilitative setting or related service provision; including two (2) years of which was served in a residential supervisory capacity.