• Ability to create, compose & edit written material
  
• Ability to evaluate the progress of programs & make individual modifications
  
• Ability to make admin/procedural decisions & judgements
  
• Ability to foster a cooperative working environment
  
• Ability to provide quality assurance/quality improvement process in the organization.
  

• Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs
  
• Knowledge of community Mental Health & Intellectual Disability resources
  
• Skill in effective written & verbal communication
  
• Skill in use of issues related to Individual's rights
  
• Ability to coordinate services for individuals in program
  

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

(Preferred)

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling & three years of full time paid work experience with Adults, one of which needs to be in a adult residential facility and working directly with individuals with mental retardation or a developmental disability from an accredited college/university
  

(Minimum)

• A baccalaureate degree in a Human Services Field & have at least one year working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or a developmental disability from an accredited college/univeristy
  
• Must be First Aid/CPR certified, and be MEDS certified and TOVA certified. Must pass background check & center registry check
  

• Assists in developing service plans, objectives & methods necessary for providing effective treatment services to individual clients;
  
• Maintains appropriate discipline in the care and supervision of clients and is responsible for the development & implementation of structured activities during assigned work hours;
  
• Promotes good community relations and utilizes appropriate community resources;
  
• Assists with counseling decisions concerning clients and with follow-thru on those decisions;
  
• Participates in staff meetings, group activities essential for the operation of an effective program
  
• Oversees assessments, service planning, staff scheduling and supervision
  
• Works with individual and groups in specific skill areas as designated by the OWNER;
  
• Provides, in the absence of the OWNER, the necessary implementation & supervision required in order to continue established and essential programming
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of life skills counseling techniques, basic residential procedures and appropriate intervention techniques with socially and emotionally maladjusted clients, knowledge of group process skills and group management skills, Must demonstrate a level of basic academic skills necessary to effectively perform the responsibilities of this position. Ability to creatively organize and implement a variety of supplemental programs for clients. Ability to work within a team model of management. Through previous life and work experiences, demonstrated ability to maintain a stable environment and to provide guidance to adults in the age range for which he/she shall be responsible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in a Human Services field from an accredited college (preferred)
  
• High school diploma or GED (minimum)
  
• Valid Virginia Driver's License
  
• MUST have at least two years experience in working with adults with mental retardation/ intellectual disabilities.
  
• Needs a minimum of intermediate computer skills & great verbal and written communication skills
  
• Must pass a background check & central registry check.
  
• MUST be able to work evenings & weekends
  
• Must have or complete Medicaid Waiver training & be certified in CPR, first aid, medication and TOVA.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a safe and caring environment for the residents which will promote learning, self-development, and an overall healthy and positive lifestyle
  
• Communicate with individual, manager, behavior therapist, doctors, Community Services Board representatives, family and/or private payer to ensure proper placement.
  
• Provide direct supervision to residential counselors, interns and volunteers
  
• Provide staff information and training regarding medical issues that impact residents
  
• Administer medications to residents
  
• Develop & implement staff schedules and monthly activity schedules
  
• Submit all service-related documentation/reports to supervisor and interdisciplinary team of residents
  
• Submit weekly billing
  
• Plan and implement staff meetings at least once per month or as needed
  
• Implement policies and procedures according to licensing guidelines
  
• Be willing to travel for household goods shopping, individual appointments and MAR
  

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in a Human Services field from an accredited college/university (preferred)
  
• High school diploma or GED (minimum)
  
• Must pass criminal background check
  
• Must or be able to be First Aid/CPR certified, MEDS certified, & TOVA trained
  
• At least one year experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and residential services
  
• MUST work some weekends (Friday-Sunday)
  
• MUST provide PPD screening showing negative reading (upon hire)
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement program policy and procedures in accordance with program regulations and guidelines
  
• Assist with, teach and monitor residents' daily living activities, including but not limited to personal hygiene bathing, shaving, grooming, dressing, laundry, meal preparation and room care
  
• Engage residents in social and leisure activities and assure the health and safety of residents
  
• Attend and participate in ALL training and meetings
  
• Provide routine household cleaning and maintenance
  
• Transport & monitor residents on community trips
  
• Administer medications to residents
  
• Prepares & serves meals according to posted menus and nutritional standards
  
• Report to administrator on call any immediate or unusual situation and mediate problematic issues between clients in a timely manner
  
• Perform other related duties when required or assigned