Unit Director Assistant

6 days ago

Abilene, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary

The Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Direct Support Professional IV - Home Supervisor to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and monitor the activities of direct support staff to ensure the delivery of care, treatment, training, and support activities in the assigned home.
  • Perform administrative and programming duties, including supervising and evaluating direct care staff within the unit.
  • Ensure the quality of active treatment and operation of the unit, and may be required to assume the duties of the Unit Director in their absence.
  • Work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
  • May be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.
Essential Job Functions
  • Attend work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
  • Arrange work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and staff/individual ratios.
  • Monitor and document individual participation/progression for effective communication with other staff.
  • Ensure efficient delivery of care, training, and support activities on the unit through supervision of activities and work behaviors of assigned employees.
  • Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform other specific tasks when directed by the Unit Director, Administrative Assistant, Director of Home Life, ADoP, or facility Director.
  • Ensure that the home is maintained as a safe and sanitary living environment for individuals.
  • Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
  • Provide assistance in transporting individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to make decisions and use good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
  • Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques.
  • Strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Safety Utilization of Restraint (SUR) techniques.
  • Ability to master basic techniques of individual care and training.
  • Ability to be flexible in handling work assignments.
  • Knowledge of individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs.
  • Knowledge of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) standards.
  • Ability to provide individual care, administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, conduct Safety Utilization of Restraint (SUR), communicate effectively, and train others.
  • Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team.

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