Description
Assist with providing administrative and program direction for the Host Home program. Oversee the Southern regions, in conjunction with the Senior Director of Community Options. To ensure all individuals have a safe home environment and/or respite care. Maintain the program in compliance with rules, regulations, laws, codes, and agency policies pertinent to each program area. To facilitate, develop, and implement training in accordance with Rule 50, Department of Human Services Rule 115, Rule 116, Rule 119, Rule 120, and other relevant regulatory guidelines. Will develop and implement individual plans and coordinate all habilitation direct care services provided by the facility to residents.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in human services and two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience is essential.
• One-year experience with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Successfully complete CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and maintain these certifications.
• Must complete DSP training in accordance with the state regulations and maintain acceptable status on the Health Care Worker’s Registry under the Healthcare Worker’s Background Check Act.
• Must obtain/maintain standing as an Authorized Direct Support Person for medication administration.
• Achieve and maintain QIDP/QIDP trainer status per DHS regulations.
• Ability to manage others.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Effective time management skills.
• Professional interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Technical skills include the ability to function using Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong ethical conduct.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task.
• Effective time management skills.
• Professional interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong ethical conduct.
• Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, CPI, Diet and Nutrition, and Medication authorization.
• Must possess emotional stability to handle stressful situations on a regular basis.
• knowledge of the principles of Person-Centered Planning and the Council of Quality Leadership (CQL).
• A valid Illinois Driver’s License and insurance is required and must be maintained at all times while employed by EP!C.
• Frequent walking and sitting.
• Regular reaching, grasping, and standing.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations.
• Other physical activities related to an office environment.
• Operates general office equipment, including multi-line phone, fax machine, printer, copier, and personal computer.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to work extended hours if necessary.
• Work may occur in the following settings: Home settings, Office, Classroom, Site, or Community.
• Participate in a 24 hour on-call system.
• Work hours/days are full-time and exempt status. Flexibility is a requirement to accommodate various Program, contractual, personnel and organizational needs.
• Will be required to drive a motor vehicle (EP!C’s and employee’s) as part of his/her employment responsibilities with EP!C. A valid Illinois Driver’s License and insurance is required and must be maintained at all times while employed by EP!C.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude towards the people EP!C supports, peers, EP!C staff and outside contacts.
Summary
Assist with providing administrative and program direction for the Host Home program. Oversee the Southern regions, in conjunction with the Senior Director of Community Options. To ensure all individuals have a safe home environment and/or respite care. Maintain the program in compliance with rules, regulations, laws, codes, and agency policies pertinent to each program area. To facilitate, develop, and implement training in accordance with Rule 50, Department of Human Services Rule 115, Rule 116, Rule 119, Rule 120, and other relevant regulatory guidelines. Will develop and implement individual plans and coordinate all habilitation direct care services provided by the facility to residents.