To instruct, supervise and assist residents with activities of daily living through daily routines and to carry out scheduled activities and programs. Supervise staff and programs in absence of the Director/Assistant Director of ResidentialResponsibilities

Assist residents to exercise the principles of residents’ rights.
Assist residents in the performances of residential programs and daily routines.
Accompanies residents on community trips/activities.
Provides guidance and support to residents in decision making
Complete all necessary documentation, as well as checks all other staff documentation, medication sheets and all paperwork required by program guidelines.
Select and supervise activities which are appropriate to each student’s capabilities.
Insure adequate supervision between shifts.
Attend residential and behavior meetings, orientation and in-service training sessions.
Follow behavior programs.
Assist students in preparing well-balanced meals.
Act as a role model for students and other staff.
Complete scheduled household chores
May be required to acquire a working knowledge of sign language, alternative augmentative communication systems and knowledge of the deaf culture dependent upon the population served.
Perform other duties as needed and/or directed.

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES;

Complete/monitor daily student logs, adherence to behavior program including data keeping.
Complete food requisitions according to established menus, ensuring balanced meals, oversee all special diets under supervision of Program Manager.
Under direction of the Residential Supervisor, complete activity schedules including trip planning, arts and crafts activities, cooking and recreational activities both on and off campus.
In absence of Residential Manager, assist and oversee general cleanliness of bathrooms, bedrooms and all common areas.
Ensure residents are dressed appropriately and in a manner which respects the residents’ rights and dignity.
Communicate medical problems to nursing staff.
Assist staff with required paperwork to ensure maintenance of physical plant.
Attend program meetings/behavior meetings and any other meetings upon request of Residential Supervisor.
Is required to know and read through current CIS and BSP.
Supervise and train assigned staff ensuring that students’ individual goals and objectives are followed in accordance with their CIS and BSP.

EXPECTATIONS:

Completion of a physical every three years per child care licensing regulations.
Advocate and protect clients’ rights in accordance with current policies and procedures.
Promote the principle of normalization.
Maintain a mature and positive attitude when dealing with residents, staff, parents and/or guardians.
Work in a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
Respect clients’ personal property.
Carry out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
Adhere to policies of Crotched Mountain.
Accept constructive criticism in a professional manner.
Uphold the mission as put forth in the Workplace Culture and Values Statement.

Qualifications1. Be at least 21 years of age and;
2. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and shall have at least one of the following:
a. A Associates degree in the field of Residential Care, human services, education, counseling work, psychology or recreation
b. 1000 hours of experience working with children either as a paid employee or volunteer, plus 60 college credits, including a minimum of 12 credits in the fields specified in 2a
c. 2000 hours of experience working with children plus 24 credits in the fields specified

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