Administrator – Residential Care (Intellectual Disabilities)
Requirements:
- 2–5 years’ experience providing direct care and supervision to individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience
- Valid Administrator’s Certificate (renewed every 2 years through Department of Social Services)
- Completion of 40 hours of continuing education per certification period
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- Health screening, TB clearance, and fingerprint clearance required
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide at least 20 hours/week of direct contact with residents
- Oversee daily programming and services for residents
- Supervise staff, including Lead and DSP team members
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff
- Maintain accurate consumer, personnel, and financial (household budget) records
- Ensure compliance with Title 17 and Title 22 regulations
- Coordinate with RN consultant as needed
- Conduct regular staff meetings and trainings
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and person-centered planning
- Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, families, and stakeholders
- Ensure residents’ needs are met (medical, dental, personal care, etc.)
- Monitor program implementation and documentation accuracy
- Uphold and protect resident rights
- Oversee facility operations, including maintenance, groceries, menus, and activities
- Manage admissions process, including interviewing and evaluating prospective residents