Administrator of Habilitation Aide

Location

Hermitage, PA | United States

Job description

This management position will serve as the Administrator for MCAR's Habilitative Aid program. In this capacity, this incumbent will be the supervisor of the Habilitative Aid and Companion Departmental staff. Responsibilities will include recruitment, interviewing, training and monitoring of staff hired into habilitative aide/ companion positions.

The incumbent audits to ensure that the 6100 regulations and MCAR policies and procedures are maintained, and that the security and safety of all individual program participants is met.

This position will report directly to the MCAR COO. Communicating with MCAR departmental directors is required to assure optimum service delivery. Work in a cooperative capacity with other agencies and act as advocate for the individuals utilizing Habilitative Aide services.

Responsible for oversight and adherence to the individual's Individual Support Plans (ISP).

Monitors progress on at least a quarterly basis through the Manager of Habilitation Aide; makes referrals as necessary for ancillary services. Provides basic supportive/directive counseling and crisis intervention, when necessary. Acts as a conduit to family members, other providers and the counties surrounding Mercer County.

Work is to be performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in achieving objectives. Work is reviewed by the COO through observation and annual evaluations.

Attends Incident Management meetings.

Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in discharging their duties, seeking advice and help only with the more unusual and difficult cases. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises all Habilitative Aide Specialist and Habilitative Aide Manager. Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, in conjunction with HR, training, scheduling, and monitoring of Habilitative Aid staff.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Develops policies and procedures for the Hab. Aid program, monitors the same.
• Act as a liaison with other agencies and advocate for services as needed.
• Makes occasional home visits.
• Is responsible, directly or indirectly, to ensure that goals established in ISP are pursued and achieved.
• Attends ISP meetings as needed.
• Audits case notes and unit utilization.
• Oversees the coordination of all aspects of programming and the implementation of ODP Regulations.
• Provides supervision and direction and disseminates information to the Manager of Hab Aide Programs.
• Prepares reports for COO as requested; conducts informal counseling with individuals as needed; utilizes Crisis Intervention with individuals as needed; reviews files and service notes of all individuals and reports as needed; and that current information relative to the Individual's health and welfare are maintained; participates in Referral, Admission and Discharge meetings, as necessary to support the overall well-being of the program or individual, attends MCAR Team Meetings, and attends meetings with county representatives, outside vendors, community employers, as necessary.
• Reviews all EIM & investigations through the Incident Management process. Reports and participates at IM meetings; assures that programs are in accordance with all Federal, State and County regulations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Bachelor's Degree within a Human Services field preferred or;
2. Associate's Degree or 60 college level credit hours
3. Two (2) years paid work experience involving direct service through person-to-person contacts in a social service agency
4. Ability to effectively lead subordinates in order to achieve maximum potential
5. Knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques for use during individual crisis/emergency situations
6. Ability to encourage and guide subordinates towards overall program goals
7. Knowledge of MCAR's Policies/Procedures
8. Ability to incorporate new technologies and/or philosophies into writing person-centered individual program plans for individuals
9. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
10. Ability to organize and prioritize program and individual needs
11. Ability to communicate orally and in writing using the English language
12. Ability to liaison and interact successfully with community based businesses

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Flexible hours to facilitate regular visitation outside of the 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM business day
• Ability to work in various environments

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• Operational Vehicle
• Vehicle Registration
• Vehicle Insurance
• Pre-Employment Criminal Background, Physical Examination, TB Test, Drug Screen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Salary

$29.11 per hour