Full Time Residential Advisor (Non-Exempt)

PRIMARY LOCATION: South Hills of Pittsburgh

PRIMARY SCHEDULE: Generally, Monday - Friday 9a-5p; Flexibility required including some evenings & weekends

START DATE: Summer 2023

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in the social / human service field and one year of related experience OR three to four years of related experience. Driver’s License / Act 34 clearance / FBI clearance / Physical and Mantoux before date of hire (or up to date if currently employed); Good working knowledge of the 6400 regulations, Chapter 6100 requirements; strong writing skills; a demonstrated ability to use Therap, Makeshift, & Paycom; Microsoft 365 proficient; willingness to learn new technology as needed; and ability to lead a team of DSPs by example.

BENEFITS: Healthcare, dental & vision (100% employer paid for all plans), paid time off (starting at 20 days per year), short term and long-term disability, $25,000 life insurance policy, retirement plan, & tuition reimbursement program.

JOB DESCRIPTION RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

General: Willingness to carry out the mission and support the values of the Emmaus Community Ability to work as a team member, and agree to supervision by Residential Program Manager and Director of IDD Services Coordinate all program and licensing related activities at Emmaus House and Capernaum House Understands the ordinances of the neighborhood and communicates these to the staff Residential: Provides orientation, training, scheduling, mentoring, and supervision for DSPs and Sr. DSPs; models best practices for staff (works in the home/s to provide instruction / best practice regarding all staff responsibilities); provides direct care when needed; ensures adequate staffing patterns at all times; posts schedule in a timely manner Ensures that ISPs are implemented as written Monitors Therap to ensure DSPs and Sr. DSPs are completing daily, compliant service notes Completes and updates assessments, quarterlies, annuals, and SEE plans in line with ISP dates Reviews and oversees residents’ goals and outcomes and ensures proper documentation Manages and schedules residents’ medical appointments / follow up and medication requirements; collaborates with members of the management team to ensure all short term and long term medical needs are met Ensures all elements of medication administration are completed: orders new medications, re-orders medication monthly or as needed, and reviews MARS to ensure they are accurate and complete Organizes all program and medical information; ensures all forms are signed and dated as needed and are filed in appropriate binders / file cabinets in a timely manner; Assists staff in developing weekly menus that meet specific dietary requirements of all residents Conducts regular team meetings to address ongoing household, resident and staff issues Coordinates activities for the residents including family visits, birthdays, holidays, & outings Serves as point of contact for residents’ family members, ISC’s and vocational staff Provides direct support coverage as needed – ie for training and back up plans Oversees the general upkeep of the home to ensure a clean, safe and homelike environment Reports needed repairs and capital improvements to the Facilities Manager Schedules monthly fire drills in a way that is compliant with regulations Administrative / Supervisory: Maintains “on-call” responsibilities Posts schedule in Makeshift two weeks prior to the following month; monitors overtime to prevent burnout Approves timecards in Paycom by end of day every other Friday to ensure accurate time keeping Meets annually with all DSPs / Sr. DSPs to conduct appraisals and develop goals for professional development Coordinates with Facilities Manager on car maintenance and household maintenance Financial: Ensures resident attendance is tracked every Monday and recorded correctly for Waiver Compliance Oversees residents’ personal finances to include: collecting and turning in all receipts to finance office in a timely manner, communicating with Rep Payee regarding purchases to meet residents; needs and wants, keeps accurate personal inventory of items valued at over $100 Collects, reviews, and turns in all household receipts to finance office in a timely manner Uses Emmaus credit card to make purchases not otherwise covered; turn in receipts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Direct Support: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person