Group home Supervisor

Advo Companies, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider in Amarillo, Texas is seeking individuals to supervise and support Direct Support Professionals in a group home setting. Responsibilities include managing household needs, ensuring health and safety, and meal preparation. Candidates should possess a GED or high school diploma and a valid Texas Driver's License. Dependability, coaching skills, and the ability to complete required training are essential. This role offers valuable experience within the human delivery services sector.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
• One-year experience in human delivery services preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Direct Support Professionals.
• Manage shopping for household necessities.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals.
• Complete meal preparation according to diet.
• Participate in training and documentation.

Skills

Dependable

Coaching

Supervision

CPR certification

Efficient meal preparation

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• GED, High School Diploma or ABLE test (provided on site) along with 3 letters of recommendation.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and maintain a regular work schedule.
• Must be able to work hours other than those regularly scheduled and in other Advo Companies Inc., group homes and be open to overtime.
• One-year experience in human delivery services preferred.
• Must be able to complete training, both academic and physical, i.e.: CPR, First Aid, and Prevention Management of Aggressive Behavior.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Primary Duties:

• Evenings and split shifts are available, on call required.
• Actively supervising, coaching, and mentoring Direct Support Professionals that work within the group home.
• Managing the shopping for the home\'s necessities such as food, clothing, and household items, Scheduling group home staff, planning community outings, and day programs/schools
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals by:
  • Notify Medical Personnel of any individual\'s symptoms of distress/illness.
  • Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment.
  • Conduct evacuation drills as requested by your supervisor.
  • Accompany individuals to medical appointments, as requested.
  • Monitor and document accurate times of seizures, PMAB restraints and any other time frames as directed.

• Ensure all daily hygiene and grooming needs performed and individuals present a clean and neat appearance, including:
  • Toileting
  • Bathing and shampooing
  • Hair and Nail Care
  • Shaving (males and females)
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Dressing (neat, of proper fit, clean, appropriate weather, etc.)
  • General Hygiene and Grooming
  • FEMALE STAFF ONLY - Menstrual Care
  • Ensure appropriate grooming supplies and appliances are available and in good repair

• Complete meal preparation, including:
  • Prepare all meals according to menu/diet
  • Serve all meals and snacks in a normalized atmosphere with all individuals included in the meal.
  • Serve all meals and snacks within the portion-sized guidelines indicated in the individuals\' doctors orders following the rules and practices of good nutrition.
  • Practicing recommended sanitation techniques.
  • Provide all recommended adaptive feeding equipment.
  • Implement all recommended feeding goals and guidelines.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of utensils, plates, tables, chairs, etc., before and after the meal.

• Implement continuous Active Treatment with all individuals through:
  • Conduct and document all goal-related training objectives as recommended by the IT.
  • Conduct and document appropriate and normalized daily living skills (i.e., meal preparation, cleaning house, etc.)
  • Conduct and document appropriate and normalized daily living skills (i.e., community outings, neighborhood walks, etc.)
  • Integrate skill development emphasized outside of the home (i.e., school, work, etc.)
  • Prompt and encourage independence in self-help not related to a training goal, as needed.
  • Assist with shopping for individuals upon request.

• Participate in IT Process through:
  • Evaluation and observation of individual as needed to complete
  • Functional Living Assessment.
  • Complete Staffing Summary as requested.
  • Notify Case Worker of concerns related to programmatic or special needs of the individual (i.e., change in behavior, regression, etc.)

• Ensure the individual rights through:
  • Maintain confidentiality of individuals.
  • Assist individuals in maintaining contact with family and friends through written correspondence, telephone calls, or visits maintaining the privacy of all individuals in the home.
  • Treat all individuals and authorized visitors (family, friends, advocates, consultants, etc.) in a respectful manner.
  • Ensure that all individuals in the home have access and use of personal property, and that property is maintained appropriately.
  • Supervise, as needed, trust fund expenditures and use of personal funds with the individuals.
  • Report all known or suspected violations of rights immediately.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the home through:
  • Maintain life Safety code requirements throughout the home.
  • Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the home.
  • Perform all duties necessary to the operation of the home when other staff normally assigned to those duties are not available.
  • Use and maintain property in the home appropriately.
  • Maintain cleanliness and condition of adaptive equipment.

Additional Duties:

• Complete all orientation and in-service training.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
• Perform specific shift duties as assigned.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner including:
  • Observation Notes
  • Medical I Treatment I Diet Sheet
  • Seizure Reports
  • Supply Requests
  • Work Order Requests
  • Inventories