Direct Support Manager

FULL TIME POSITION: Direct Support Manager – Champaign County (Urbana, OH) at CRSI. 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for the overall management of the home with emphasis on providing a ‘homelike” environment to the individuals residing in the home. Based on each consumer’s Individual Plan, the Support Manager will coordinate implementation with consumers to help meet their various social, physical, and psychological needs. Ensure that CRSI operates under the current standards and regulations established by DODD Medicaid (Title XIX), and other authorities that may dictate standards of operation including programming, consumer safety, and staff training and employment requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provide assistance in planning and implementation of the person centered services/outcomes for each consumer per the individual’s plan, communicate progress made by the consumers related to these services/outcomes, establish and maintain professional relationships with all members of the team, ensure the welfare and safety of each consumer at all times.
Coordinate and monitor the overall operation of the Residential Home, to include but not limited to staff supervision, on-call responsibilities after normal business hours, including nights and weekends, coordination of all activities, and maintenance of home. Schedule appropriate levels of staff supervision as required by consumers Individual Plan.
Ensure all required reports, documentation, and record keeping are thoroughly completed and maintained.
Ensure compliance with all trainings, in-services, and employment requirements.
Ensure agency policies and procedures are followed at all times and, when warranted, ensure timely delivery of disciplinary action.
Provide recommendations for hiring and developing employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have strong communication, writing, time management, and organizational skills.
Must be able to use discretion and make independent decisions based on good judgment. Must possess good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Must be able to multitask.
Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
Must possess acceptable employment and background screenings.
DSPaths credential preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position will require standing, sitting, walking, bending and lifting of moderate to heavy amounts, and intermittent pushing and pulling. May involve lifting, therefore proper lifting procedures must be followed. Additional hazards may include injuries related to behavioral incidents during consumer interaction.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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