Supervise and facilitate the provision of home-based supports and community resources for individuals with developmental disabilities, utilizing a team-based approach. Promote individual growth in the areas of choice and decision-making, community membership, relationships and personal accomplishments. This position is slated to work from 7am-3pm, Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday
Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily management of program residence
- Participate in regular staff meetings as well as individual supervision
- Provide case management for clients including but not limited to scheduling of and transporting to appointments, banking and upkeep of financial transaction records, progress notes and team communication
- Provide supervision to assigned staff
- Support and assist individuals attain their personal objectives according to their ISP related to community membership
- Encourage individuals to develop and maintain lasting relationships with others
- Assist in development of Individual Support Plan
- Provide required assistance or modeling with any personal care routines as needed
- Complete and maintain documentation as required
- Assist individual(s) in maintaining their home(s) in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner
- Ensure the legal, civil, and human rights of individuals supported
- Ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity at all times, and maintain confidentiality regarding their records and other information
- Provide emergency beeper coverage during non-office hours as assigned
- Maintain compliance with all Kennedy-Donovan Center policies and procedures, DMR regulations, requirements and quality service standards
- Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned
Required Skills:
- Previous experience in a leadership role preferred.
- Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to community based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Valid Driver’s license
- Able to meet required certification for First Aid, CPR and Medication Administration
- Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software
- Moderate travel required
- Operation of specialized and adaptive equipment
- Frequent movement included but not limited to bending, sitting, lifting and carrying
At Kennedy-Donovan Center, everything that we do is tied to our mission. No matter your role at KDC, we are all working together to support individuals with developmental delays, disabilities, or family challenges to pursue their personal potential and success in the community.
With over 50 years of experience in the Human Services field, we provide employees with an opportunity to join a forward-thinking agency. You can be a part of a team that provides support for over 10,000 individuals and their families every year. And our focus isn’t just on empowering those we support- but at KDC our goal is to empower you. We value the opportunity to allow our employees to advance their careers by exploring opportunities available to them, all while providing you with the resources and tools you need to succeed. KDC is not just a job, it is a career- a career in which our employees are able to collaborate and learn from one another to succeed together.