Direct Support Specialist Manager

Job Title:

Direct Support Leader (DSL)

Summary:

Works productively as a team member and provides support to DSS to ensure quality services for the individuals we serve. Carry Out the mission to provide quality care, life enrichment, indefinite possibilities and a family atmosphere to those who have been diagnosed with disabilities.

Must plan and carry out services and support in relation to all phases of the daily living/services of the group you are supervising. Must also be able to be responsible for the supervision, training and documentation of the pod you are assigned to.

Below are the components you as leaders will be responsible for:

• Job description
• Company Policy
• Code of Conduct and Rules and Regulation
• Policy and Procedure

• Make sure all paperwork is retrieved and turned in prior to working in the home
• Make sure all signature for training has been received
• All Reference sheets are completed and entered into the system for expiration dates

• Schedules are consistent with client needs
• Availability
• Training Schedules

• Training on all aspects of ISP
• Behavior support if needed
• Documentation
• Outcomes and Activity logs

• Daily log books in every home for clients and staff
• Leaders at least Weekly checks/also whenever working
• Requirements for Emergency communication calls
• Communicating Appointments, maintenance issues, client request
• UI processing
• Med Errors/ refills, house supplies, petty cash

• Monthly house/building meeting organized
• Address any issues

• House bills, personal needs, sent to payee
• Budget and monitor petty cash
• Monitor spending with petty cash logs
• Collect receipts and turn in weekly

Schedule monthly appointments

• Call in medication
• Count controlled substances
• Make staff accountable for signatures
• Med error reporting
• Nurse interaction

• Scheduling group activities
• Arranging rides
• Budgeting for events

• Collect the paperwork from your homes weekly
• Check to make sure they are correctly filled out
• Call the staff in to make corrections

• Create a routine at each house based upon clients likes as grid line to go by
• Have staff who work help with ideas
• Learn what works best to support the client
• Alternate days so no one is stuck with all the work

• Training
• Identify issues
• Possible solutions

• Lets parents, clients, sass, and staff know who they should contact with question
• Create business cards
• Create first initial last initial  for work email

Actively participating and supervising the essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Direct Service- A family-oriented team of trained professionals committed to making sure that the individuals we serve have the tools they need to reach their full potential while maintaining their independence. Our loving and compassionate team will strive to provide excellent support and care to enhance lives and achieve new goals.

When working at a vocational site, staff are required to provide support to prepare individual’s development of vocational, recreational, and social skills, to apply them to various situations according to their Individual Service Plan/ISP.

Ensures that each individual’s needs are met, including personal care, mealtime, medication administration/assistance, equipment adaptations, daily household chores and errands, vocational opportunities, and transportation.

Assist in developing a positive living and work environment by being proactive and preventing behaviors.

Supports each individual’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.

Communication:
Encourages and maintains good communication with co-workers, families, school, and work settings, neighbors, and community contacts.

Represents C&J Tender Heart R.S. in a positive and professional manner.

Recordkeeping:
Maintains complete and accurate records regarding individual’s progress, health problems, services, program implementation, incident reports, financial transactions, and household operations. Comply and submit information and reports specific to the employee's department.

Must be able to handle money and financial transactions, such as balance a check, a…