Supervisor - Direct Care Lead - CA
YAI ·
Key/Essential Functions identifies concerns with attendance, work hours and/or time tracking, resolving with staff or coordinating resolutions and coverage with PA, when needed. Maintains and appropriately documents inventory and storage of food, household and toiletry supplies and over the counter medications including controlled medications, in collaboration with PA and other shift leads, in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Supports and/or facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination of care with circles of support including but not limited to, the people we support, their family members and representatives, YAI staff and consultants, Regional Center staff, regulatory surveyors, neighbors, local law enforcement, external healthcare providers and other community members, when applicable.
Serves as Facility Manager for residence on assigned shifts with responsibility for conducting and accurately documenting all drills (emergency, fire, earthquake, etc.) and completing daily/weekly physical plant checks and water temperature log in accordance with Title 22, Title 17 and agency standards; uploads work orders to housing developer for maintenance issues, as needed.
Supports the completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment, including but not limited to medical records, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, and all written communication systems, reviewing to ensure compliance by DSP-RBT staff in recordkeeping in appropriate systems, before shift’s end.
Completes all incident reporting, including Special Incident Reports and makes all required notifications as per regulations; contacts necessary vendors for property damages and notifies the PA. Manages and accurately documents financial ledgers of the people we support.
Actively participates in program and person-specific meetings including but not limited to shift reports, Interdisciplinary Behavioral Support Team (IBST), staff meetings, refreshers, staff trainings, debriefing and/or leadership meetings and leads shift meetings to ensure communication of updates to assigned staff.
Provides driver certification and training to DSP-RBTs including driving facility van to transport people we support and following checklist. Complies with and ensures that staff complies with all Federal, State, Local and/or other oversight agency laws, rules, regulatory or program requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certification/license requirements based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and licensing regulations, as needed and applies skills. Performs all other duties as assigned including performing all duties of Lead RBT/LPT and/or DSP-RBT to provide coverage, as needed.
Hourly Rate: $33 - $38 Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) 21 years of age or older; and High school diploma or its educational equivalent; and At least one (1) year of prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities (I/DD) with challenging behavior service needs; and At least six (6) months of supervisory or lead experience in I/DD, mental health or other related field; and Documented completion of State of California Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Year 1 and Year 2 courses; and Hold, or obtain within sixty (60) days of appointment, certification as a Registered Behavior Technician and maintain for duration of assignment; unless otherwise qualified as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional; and Hold, or obtain within fifteen (15) months of employment, certification from State of California as either a: Group Home Administrator (for assignments to children’s homes) or Adult Residential Facility Administrator (for assignments to adult homes); and Valid Driver’s License.
Familiarity with California’s Lanterman Act and Title 17 and 22 regulations. Successful completion of Facility Manager Training within 30 days of appointment. Completion of the Residential Services Orientation through the program’s Regional Center.
Hold, or obtain through employer-provided training, CPR/First Aid, Ukeru and CPI certifications and recertify annually. Completion of annual continuing education units (CEUs) for professional development through competency-based training as required by Titles 17 use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds or running on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Individual Behavior Support Plan and Individual Emergency Intervention Plan, if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff.
Preferred Qualification Requirements Desired Requirements Beyond MQRs Above Bachelor’s degree in human services field strongly preferred. Current Group Home or Adult Residential Facility Administrator Certificate issued by the State of California, as applicable for assigned program.
Previous experience providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the population to be supported. Supervisory experience in a residential or crisis setting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.