Assistant Residential Manager & Team Lead

The Guild for Human Services; Melrose (MA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Retirement plan after 2 years

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Guild for Human Services in Melrose, MA is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a residential team and ensure a safe, supportive living environment for residents with intellectual disabilities. You will supervise staff, coordinate medical and behavioral supports, and manage daily operations in the residence.

You will ensure medication administration, attend required trainings, and collaborate with nursing staff on appointments and care plans.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a direct-care facility, preferably in a residential setting.
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory and administrative skills.
• Undergo background record check process.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification or the ability to obtain MAP certification within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence.
• Act as Shift Supervisor; directly supervise all staff in the assigned residence while on shift.
• Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care.
• Monitor staff performance, assist in yearly evaluation process.
• Ensure employees adhere to all policies/requirements of The Guild for Human Services.
• Ensure all staff implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans
• Attend training as required.
• Assist nursing in taking individuals to Doctors’ appointments.
• Monitor all individuals’ medications and coordinate with nursing if orders are needed.
• Monitor and ensure that all individuals receive their prescribed medication, and that the medication administration record has been completed correctly each day.
• Administer and record medications as directed during training.
• Ensure all residential documentation including logs and Incident/Accident (IA) reports are completed.
• Plan and implement community activities for individuals in the residence.
• Monitor individual and house expenditures.
• Develop and implement residential meal preparation including menu development, grocery shopping and cooking that is inclusive of all student who live in the home.
• Attend individual’s team meetings as requested.
• Manage the day to day functions of the residence including crisis interventions, on-call notifications, on-shift parent/guardian communication, and individuals programming.
• Ensure the implementation of all individualized programming in accordance with each IEP and daily activity schedule.
• Ensure the accurate and timely collection and summation of individuals’ and house data.
• Implement and record fire drills to ensure the health and safety of the individuals who live in the home.
• Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the home and vehicles.
• Ensure the implementation of all Guild Adult Residential Services policies and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

MAP knowledge

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

The Guild for Human Services in Melrose, MA is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a residential team and ensure a safe, supportive living environment for residents with intellectual disabilities. You will supervise staff, coordinate medical and behavioral supports, and manage daily operations in the residence.

You will ensure medication administration, attend required trainings, and collaborate with nursing staff on appointments and care plans.