Residential Site Supervisor-Developmentally Disabled/Mental Health-Gwinnett

Company: State of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing Person Centered Organization? If you want a rewarding career, View Point Health is the place for you! We make a difference in the lives of the individuals that we serve. We are one of 23 agencies created by the state of Georgia to provide a safety net of care for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. View Point Health provides individual and group counseling, medication management, residential, recovery, community-based, and crisis stabilization services. In this career, you will help individuals create goals tailored to health and well-being, lifelong learning, community living activities, home living skills, etc. We are looking for passionate, skilled, and dedicated staff to become part of our diverse team and provide day-to-day opportunities which support and guide individuals in achieving personal goals for maximum living.The Residential Site Supervisor manages operations, supervises direct care staff and monitors resident activity in a personal care home or other community residential site serving consumers with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses. Trains staff on the basic premises of the residential services program: positive consumer interactions, respect for consumer rights and dignity, and use of normalization principles. Counsels subordinate staff individually on job performance, monitors their compliance with agency and program procedures, and formally evaluates staff performance using methods and timelines prescribed by the agency.Schedules staff to assure 24-hr. shift coverage and minimize use of overtime working hours. Participates in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, commendation, promotion, and disciplinary adverse action of subordinate staff. Follows Fair Labor Standards Act and all other legal and agency requirements regarding scheduling, hours worked and granting of compensatory time and overtime for non-exempt subordinates. Reviews time records submitted by non-exempt subordinates for accuracy and completeness. Applies consistent standards for approval or denial of leave that comply with agency policies and procedures related to use of leave and suggested minimum balances. Regularly counsels employees whose leave balances or leave use are below standards and/or takes other appropriate disciplinary actions. .Ensures that pay information submitted on each employee is complete and accurate by verifying leave approvals and records of time worked. Promptly notifies the manager and/or the Human Resources office when salaried employees go off the payroll due to resignations or require pay adjustments for leave without pay or other issues. Complies with legal requirements and agency policies regarding timelines and documentation for Family Leave requests and other requests for leave of absence.Participates as a member of the treatment team for consumers under their care. Provides input into treatment and discharge plans based on observation of consumer strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. Works with other service providers and staff in support of effective consumer treatment, linkage, communication, and continuity of services. Provides leadership and support to subordinate staff as they work on goals and objectives identified in consumer treatment plans. Writes progress notes and other supportive documentation that is compliant with program, payer, and agency requirements. Keeps records on each consumer that comply with all regulations for content and maintenance.Monitors and maintains the residential site and its equipment, supplies, and assigned vehicle. Ensures general, cleanliness and orderliness of the site, vehicle, and equipment. Communicates with landlords regarding physical plant repairs and maintenance. Ensures site and vehicle compliance with health and safety regulations. Uses personal vehicle for transportation needs when agency vehicle is unavailable. Serves as safety officer for the site and is on-call for initial response to consumer, staff or site emergencies. Represents the site at meetings, tours and visits, inspections, audits and evaluations. Maintains site management records necessary for licensure, accreditation, and other requirements.Lifts and carries groceries and supplies, moves furniture for cleaning. Helps handicapped consumers on/off vehicle and secures seatbelts. Performs other duties that require moderate lifting. May use a gait belt or mechanical lift to lift and position consumers, as needed.Salary: $26,400 - $31,944 (Depending on experience) plus weekend shift differentialShift: Mon - Fri (Will be required to work nights/weekends as needed)General Physical Requirement:* Ability to frequently sit, move about, hear and speak* Ability to lift 20 pounds* Ability to stand, sit, and kneel for long periods of time* Ability to respond quickly to sounds, situations and a crisisEqual Opportunity EmployerView Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Benefits:* State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)* Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan* No employee deduction for Social Security* Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel* Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available.Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Three years of experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human services setting OR One year of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 3 (SSS012) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license. Associated topics: behavioral healthcare, domestic, field, forensic, hcpc, insights, msw, npho, substance, violence

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