Primary Job Functions:
Supervises Adult Residential Program Operations
- Coordinates and implements program activities for the residential group homes
- Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives and implements effective solutions
- Ensures that Basic Living Skills and Bi-weekly summaries are written in accordance with all standards and submitted within an appropriate timeframe.
- Ensures that residential program standards are met
- Reviews MARs to ensure appropriate medication management which includes timely refills and any necessary arrangements with medical staff for new prescriptionsProvides staff coverage and direct service duties as needed
- Oversees the management of consumers’ appointments and ensures that appropriate transportation arrangements are made for the consumers
- Completes necessary reports in a timely manner (i.e. vehicle and facility inspections)
- Monitors effective hand off communication at shift change.
- Takes calls from staff about emergencies or critical issues after normal work hours and on weekends
Administers appropriate Human Resource functions
- Provides training in the general orientation of the facility, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skill areas.
- Is knowledgeable and applies Human Resource policies and procedures on a consistent basis.
- Objectively completes employee performance evaluations on supervised staff and routes to Human Resources Department on a timely basis.
- Provides staff with consultation and supervision, individually and through group staff meetings.
- Ensures competence of staff to include ongoing compliance with Nurse Delegation Program and all AHS required training
- Completes time and attendance within set timeframe given by payroll department.
- Interviews and screens applicants when necessary and completes appropriate forms as outlined by Human Resources Policy and Procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and takes a proactive approach to deescalate or resolve the situation
- Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
- Orients consumer’s to the program upon admission and facilitates the coordination of care to a less restrictive environment
Clinical Record Keeping
- Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy and program procedures
- Completes all appropriate documentation for continuity of care
- Documents in a clear and concise manner, services provided, individualized consumer response and progress towards treatment goals.
- Documents individualized and comprehensive biweekly summaries to include progress towards treatment goal
- Supervision and Consultation
- Seeks supervision and consultation as needed.
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
- Actively works to enhance leadership skills and provides positive and effective leadership.
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
- Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion.
- Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality.
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
- Assists consumers and visitors as needed.
- Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others.
- Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences.
- Is gentle and calm with consumers and families.
Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
- Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required.
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures.
- Attends regular workshops and in-services.
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee