Assistant Residential Director

General Summary

The Assistant Director Residential Homes (ADR) assumes overall coordination, leadership, and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of three or more residential group homes. The ADR will supervise and mentor assigned Residential Program Managers, helping them to improve their practices and meet regulatory requirements. The ADR implements a comprehensive system of supports to create a therapeutic and homelike environment for the well-being of each person served.

The ADR generally works Monday through Friday but is required to perform after hours on-call duties on a scheduled rotation. As part of the Cape Abilities’ Management Team, the ADR is expected to maintain the highest level of professionalism and maintain a positive approach at all times.

Direct Care & Coordination of Client Services

• Perform and understand job functions of all direct reports.
• Ensure each Program Manager and DSP is trained to act according to defined procedures in the event of a medical or environmental emergency.
• Plan and assign work to the residential team to ensure completion of tasks and responsibilities related to the delivery of supports and services for each Individual. Provide Direct Care as needed.
• Ensure the residential team is offering the highest quality of support to Individuals with an emphasis on personal growth, health and safety, and inclusion. Champion Person-Centered Values.
• Maintain ongoing professional and pro-active communication with each Individual’s family and support team. Plan and facilitate ad hoc meetings as needs arise.
• Assure all aspects of Individual’s Practical Support Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP) are implemented as written. Assure each DSP understands goal implementation and achievement.
• Ensure consistent community activities which serve to foster independence through natural supports, social networks, and community membership. Champion the Inclusion Revolution.
• The ADR is responsible to ensure safety of each Individual in accordance with established ratios; to ensure one CPR certified staff, one safety care trained staff, and one MAP certified staff on shift at all times. If certified staff are not available, ADR or PM may need to work that shift until compliance is resumed.
• Serve as mandated reporter for suspected abuse and/or neglect to Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) or Elder Abuse Hotline, as appropriate.
• Safeguard the Human Rights, Dignity, Independence, Individuality, and Privacy of each Individual.
• Safeguard the property of each Individual and ensure their belongings are maintained in good repair.
• Ensure each Individual and their guardian is aware of Cape Abilities Complaint Resolution System.
• Schedule and document consistent 1:1 meetings with Individuals to ensure satisfaction of service.
• Provide emotional support to Individuals as needed.
• Model and enforce the principles of Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Praise;
  Compliment;
  Kudos.

Staff Performance And Development Management

• Ensure all team members have required information, support, and certifications to successfully do their jobs. Ensure each assigned staff (and relief staff) is appropriately oriented to the program and to Individual’s specific needs. A signed Orientation packet must be placed in employee’s file 30 days after hire and available upon request.
• Plan and lead team meetings. Team meetings are mandatory and held at a minimum of once a month. Provide meeting minutes and disseminate accordingly.
• Provide ongoing supervision, training and professional development of assigned staff. Supervision is mandatory and held at a minimum of quarterly focusing on employee’s annual goals, job responsibilities, and the mission and values of Cape Abilities. Provide documentation upon request.
• Create and maintain a staff schedule. Complete payroll for assigned staff. Approve and justify OT.
• Actively participate and encourage participation in agency special events and fund raising activities.
• Interview and hire prospective employees in conjunction with Individuals and their guardians.
• Complete required hiring documentation, working closely with HR to fill opened positions.
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