Residential Manager Trainee

Residential Manager Trainee

The primary responsibility of the Residential Manager Trainee is personnel supervision of staff and to provide training and supervision to individuals in the residential sites under the supervision of the Residential Manager. The Residential Manager Trainee is a member of the Treatment Team which evaluates, provides services for, and monitors progress of the individuals. The Residential Manager Trainee is a professional position providing coordination of and instruction in habilitative programs which provides specialized daily living training, and assistance with training, as well as training on behavior management techniques.

The Residential Manager Trainee is expected to be self-motivated to improve his/her knowledge of autism, observational communication, and teaching skills under the training and supervision of the Residential Manager.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

High School Diploma required. Prefer one or more years supervisory experience and/or college education. Four plus years experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Must possess a valid driver license. Must be able to stand, sit, walk, run, climb, bend, crouch, stoop, push, pull, twist, reach, lift, hear and see the individuals. Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing the essential job duties.

Ability to deal with stress and behaviors associated with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, which requires intense one on one contact and management. The ability to handle the individual's behaviors (including but not limited to: scratching, pinching, kicking, biting, hitting, etc.) that are the result of their disabilities. These behaviors could be sexually offensive and possibly viewed by untrained people as sexually harassing.

Ability to implement NCI procedures if necessary. If applicable be able to assist individual (up to 250 pounds) from floor position with other staff assistance. Regular and predictable attendance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervision and personnel management of staff (supervise, train, evaluate and disciplinary action). Review, approve, and submit timesheets. Conduct staff meetings.

2. Assist with training direct care staff to perform assigned duties.

3. Assist with supervision of direct care staff documentation and implementation of training objectives and inform appropriate staff of concerns.

4. Monitor staff implementation of training objectives and behavior modification programs.

5. Review staff schedules and assure appropriate staff coverage. Assist with supervision on all shifts to monitor staff's performances.

6. Assist individuals with shopping in the community; grocery, personal needs, etc.

7. Ensure individual training books are maintained and current.

8. Supervision of individuals and protection from hazards.

9. Ensure procedures are followed as needed for billing, censuses, purchase orders and individual funds.

10. Ensure that sites are maintained according to agency standards and any problems/issues are addressed.

11. Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators for service provisions to ensure that individual's needs are met. Train and inform the appropriate staff of any deficiencies and how they should be corrected.

12. Participate on the Emergency Preparedness Team for operational emergencies including but not limited to: natural disasters and/or other conditions that would necessitate site evacuation.

13. Participate in ongoing training activities for own professional development.

14. Adhere to HIPAA/Confidentiality compliance in all sites.

15. Ensure PIP Certification is maintained in order to provide PIP Training, Certification and Curriculum updates to Professional and Paraprofessional staff as needed.

16. Assist with the coordination of LME/State Qualify Reviews and Audit Procedures as warranted.

17. Perform other task/duties as assigned by supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.

18. Communicate parental issues to the appropriate Treatment Team member.

19. Coordinate TL visits with family.

20. Ensure variety of appropriate leisure activities are present and assist Treatment Team with adapting to individual functioning levels while implementing TEACCH philosophy.

21. Assess sites to ensure appropriate décor and cleanliness.

22. Administer Basic First Aid/CPR to individuals if needed.

23. Complete site inspections and ensure remedial action is implemented.

24. Comply with policies and provide information or report/document…