Professional Manager FT Adair

Community Living Professional Manager

Full-time

Kirksville MO

Adair County

At Chariton Valley Association (CVA) a proud partner of Center for Human Services we EMPOWER people with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through high-quality and diverse support Valley is a non-profit organization established by family members and parents of children with disabilities. We provide superior supports in a loving environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Living Professional Manager will support the CHS mission by participating as an active member of the Community Living management team and providing leadership supervision training and overall coordination of activities at various assigned locations to successfully support Direct Support Professionals and the Individuals we serve. The Community Living department is a 365 day/24-hour service line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Community Living Professional Manager you will:

• Affirm the success of team members by scheduling and training new talent including Individual Support Plan (ISP)training: providing constructive and timely feedback through performance evaluations or during everyday interactionsto assigned employees; and handling discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Project a positive image of the Center for Human Services by interacting with staff members external agencies parents
  or guardians and providers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Create a culture of communication by attending and leading administrative staff meetings; informing the management
  team of developments or concerns; working with staff members to address issues or concerns through critical thinking
  and problem-solving; participating in ISP meetings or other team meetings regarding Individuals served; and
  coordinating with Individuals families support coordinators other service providers and the Division of Mental Health
  (DMH) and other state and local governmental departments and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain integrity of records by ensuring Medication Administration Record (MARs) are accurate through oversight
  and supervision; writing implementation strategies related to ISPs for individuals served; ensuring discharge summaries
  are completed for all Individuals served by the Community Living Program; performing quality enhancement
  monitoring; and reviewing and approving documentation; supporting Individual financial health through oversight and
  assistance with personal funds which may involve tracking systems during service delivery.
• Support the health and welfare of the Individuals served by administering prescription and PRN medications as
  prescribed by physician; collaborating with the Community Registered Nurse on the individuals medical needs; ensuring
  physical examinations are completed annually or as needed.
• Ensuring sufficient workforce coverage by completing shifts to provide direct support when coverage cannot be
  satisfied by other means; participating in a tiered on-call rotation being available by phone 24 hours a day to provide
  immediate assistance responding physically within 30 minutes in areas where remote supports are provided/ 1 hour in
  areas where remote supports are not provided; and maintaining unimpaired cognitive clarity during the on-call period.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and
responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions and meet physical requirements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accountability Attention to detail
• Conceptual thinking
• Courtesy and friendliness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Follow-through
• Goal setting
• Initiative
• Leadership and development
• Organizational skills
• Positivity with a collaborative attitude
• Professional and courteous business communication
• Stress management
• Theoretical problem-solving
• Time management with ability to meet deadlines

COMPETENCIES

• Active listener
• Collaborator
• Confident
• Decisive
• Experienced in Microsoft business products
• Motivator and mentor
• Organized
• Person-centered
• Policy-supportive
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Result-oriented
• Self-starter
• Strategic
• Supportive of inclusion diversity equity and accessibility

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree (BA or BS) from an accredited university required (Direct experience or a combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of education.)
• Managerial and supervisory experience in a professional environment required
• Experience working in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities required
• Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred

REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable licensed and insured vehicle
• Reliable form of communication

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift carry squat bend move push or pull sit or stand for long intermittent periods
• Type on a keyboard and vision sufficient to view computer screens for extended periods
• Local and intrastate driving with possible overnight stays
• Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer an adult human being (greater than 50 lbs.) from varied positionsincluding standing to laying on floor and the ability to continuously push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure over anextended period as per the American Heart Association requirements for administering CPR.
• Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR

BENEFITS:CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at ext. 553 or ask for HR.

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