Male Group Home
Summary: The Residential Lead provides the necessary supports for individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability to live as independently as possible within an AEDD residential environment. The residential lead provides direction and support to the other residential direct support professional staff in support of providing services to enable persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to live, work and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Participates in program activities for those served by the agency, chaperons' group-sponsored trips and social functions, as well as escorts individuals on trips outside of the establishment for shopping and recreation.
- Completes grocery shopping, orders supplies and determines need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings.
- Communicates with other Direct Support Professional staff concerning daily activities of residents, menus, facility chores, etc.
- Ascertains need for and secures services of physician as well as escorts individuals on trips outside of the establishment for medical or dental services.
- Assist resident(s) with maintaining appropriate behavior and showing respect for other individuals at home and in the community.
- Assist resident(s) in daily living skills as outlined in the annual Medicaid Waiver Person Centered Service Plan, Outcomes and Goals section.
- Increase resident(s) community awareness by participating in outings to include but not limited to: shopping, social/community events, appointments, vocation, banking, church of choice (if applicable) and other locations of interest.
- Provide transportation, as needed via personal vehicle. In order to provide transportation services you must, at all times, have the AR State minimum level of auto liability insurance requirements and a valid AR driver's license.
- Maintain records of money spent for resident(s) served to turn into the Direct Care Supervisor.
- Provide input and recommendations for resident(s) during Annual PCSP plan.
- Observe and document consumer's daily progress on timesheets, behavior incident reports, etc.
- All weekly casenotes, medication and travel documentation must be completed and submitted within Casenotes by 10:00am every Monday. All casenotes should be completed during the scheduled shift.
- Communicate effectively with resident(s) and to understand written activity plans, execute instructions, and document services delivered.
- Provide support to resident(s) including health and independent living skills/activities of daily living. Instructions/assistance including, but not limited to the following areas as they relate to each residents Individual Program Plan:
- Maintaining a clean and organized bedroom.
- Taking care of the shared rooms by keeping them clean.
- Keeping the yard attractive and clear of debris.
- Appropriate use of the telephone and being courteous of housemates regarding its usage.
- Maintaining appropriate behaviors in social situations.
- Proper use of clothes washer/dryer.
- Proper personal hygiene.
- Assist with mending and sewing needed for the house or residents.
- Counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Confidentiality - All employees of AEDD have a legal and ethical responsibility to maintain privacy of those served, including obligations to protect the confidentiality of Persons Served and other Confidential Information such as financial data and operational information pertaining to the organization. Unauthorized release of information such as information regarding staff, those served or internal business of AEDD constitutes breach of confidentiality. This includes release to other served, other staff, family member, or members of the public.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; and uses equipment and materials properly. . Employees may not talk on a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle while on company business unless it is safe to do so. Hands free should be used at all times if available. Texting or emailing (reading or writing) while driving is not allowed.
Attendance/Punctuality - Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start work. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and must be avoided.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; and completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; and conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; and supports and respects diversity.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; and follows through on commitments.
Qualifications: 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma; have successfully completed a GED; have minimum of one year of relevant, supervised work experience with a public health, human services or other community service agency; or have a minimum of two (5) years verifiable experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPR/First Aid, Arkansas Driver's License, Auto Liability Insurance
Mathematical Skills: Ability to compute basic math functions such as adding and subtracting and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and interest.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Safety Sensitive Position: Pursuant to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, the Residential Lead is classified as holding a "safety sensitive position." The amendment states, in relevant part, that safety sensitive positions include positions in which "a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles as part of the job duties," or positions that require any of the following activities: carrying a firearm; performing life-threatening procedures; working with confidential information or documents pertaining to criminal investigations; or working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine. See Ark. Const. Amend. 98, § 2(25). All Residential Leads must refrain from reporting to work or being subject to duty while their ability to perform job duties is impaired due to the use of alcohol or other drugs. All Residential Leads are prohibited from testing positive for metabolites of substances that are listed in the schedules of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Arkansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act, regardless of whether the employee possesses a medical marijuana registry identification card. See id. at § 3(f)(3)(B)(iii). This policy applies during all work hours, whenever conducting business for AEDD.
Any Residential Lead of CES Waiver who possesses a medical marijuana registry identification card must disclose that fact to the Human Resources Department. Any Program Manager of ACS who fails to disclose his or her possession of a registry identification card may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this position the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
