Direct Support Specialist Manager

Job Title: Direct Support Leader (DSL)
Summary: Works productively as a team member and provides support to DSS to ensure quality services for the individuals we serve. Carry Out the mission to provide quality care, life enrichment, indefinite possibilities and a family atmosphere to those who have been diagnosed with disabilities.
Must plan and carry out services and support in relation to all phases of the daily living/services of the group you are supervising. Must also be able to be responsible for the supervision, training and documentation of the pod you are assigned to.
Below are the components you as leaders will be responsible for:
Training of Company
Job description
Company Policy
Code of Conduct and Rules and Regulation
Policy and Procedure
Paperwork
Make sure all paperwork is retrieved and turned in prior to working in the home
Make sure all signature for training has been received
All Reference sheets are completed and entered into the system for expiration dates
Scheduling
Schedules are consistent with client needs
Availability
Training Schedules
Clients ISP’s
Training on all aspects of ISP
Behavior support if needed
Documentation
Outcomes and Activity logs
Communication
Daily log books in every home for clients and staff
Leaders at least Weekly checks/also whenever working
Requirements for Emergency communication calls
Communicating Appointments, maintenance issues, client request
UI processing
Med Errors/ refills, house supplies, petty cash
Meeting
Monthly house/building meeting organized
Address any issues
Budgeting
House bills, personal needs, sent to payee
Budget and monitor petty cash
Monitor spending with petty cash logs
Collect receipts and turn in weekly
Medical Coordination
Schedule monthly appointments
Call in medication
Count controlled substances
Make staff accountable for signatures
Med error reporting
Nurse interaction
Activity Involvement
Scheduling group activities
Arranging rides
Budgeting for events
Paperwork
Collect the paperwork from your homes weekly
Check to make sure they are correctly filled out
Call the staff in to make corrections
Routine
Create a routine at each house based upon clients likes as grid line to go by
Have staff who work help with ideas
Learn what works best to support the client
Alternate days so no one is stuck with all the work
Crisis Intervention
Training
Identify issues
Possible solutions
Assignment Log
Lets parents, clients, sass, and staff know who they should contact with question
Create business cards
Create first initial last initial .tenderheart@aol.com for work email
Actively participating and supervising the essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
Direct Service- A family-oriented team of trained professionals committed to making sure that the individuals we serve have the tools they need to reach their full potential while maintaining their independence. Our loving and compassionate team will strive to provide excellent support and care to enhance lives and achieve new goals.
When working at a vocational site, staff are required to provide support to prepare individual’s development of vocational, recreational, and social skills, to apply them to various situations according to their Individual Service Plan/ISP.
Ensures that each individual’s needs are met, including personal care, mealtime, medication administration/assistance, equipment adaptations, daily household chores and errands, vocational opportunities, and transportation.
Assist in developing a positive living and work environment by being proactive and preventing behaviors.
Supports each individual’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
Communication: Encourages and maintains good communication with co-workers, families, school, and work settings, neighbors, and community contacts.
Represents C&J Tender Heart R.S. in a positive and professional manner.
Recordkeeping: Maintains complete and accurate records regarding individual’s progress, health problems, services, program implementation, incident reports, financial transactions, and household operations. Comply and submit information and reports specific to the employee's department.
Must be able to handle money and financial transactions, such as balance a check, a checkbook, fill out expense forms and maintain receipts and records.
Housekeeping: Perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks as required
Ensures sufficient food and household supplies are kept on hand, as appropriate to setting and reports other needs as necessary. Effectively and respectfully communicates with individuals within the agency as well as those in the community.
Staff Development and Training: Conduct staff meetings and in-service training to continue to develop and share job-related skills. May assist in the training of other staff.
Scheduling: Direct Support Specialist DSS will be scheduled with the flexibility between work sites to best meet the needs of the individuals receiving services. Staff will be trained and required to work in any area they are assigned to.
Medical Appointment DSS Additional Responsibilities: Schedules, transports, and attends individual’s medical appointments, tests, and/or procedures. Schedules follow-ups as needed.
Identifies and organizes items needed for approaching appointments, including documentation, premedication, known consents, and ensures availability and completion prior to appointments.
Follows all C&J Tender Heart R.S. transportation policies and procedures whether transporting in a C&J Tender Heart vehicle or in the employee’s personal vehicle.
Reports any maintenance issues or concerns.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No