Residential Living Assistant jobs in Akron, OH

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WHO ARE WE?

Buckeye Residential Solutions provides personalized care, support, and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, in home, or at our facility.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH US?

At Buckeye Residential Solutions, you are not just an employee- you truly are part of a family. Our organization was founded on integrity and values, and we strive to make each day better. Although you will technically be “working,” the days can feel more like a fun day with friends than being at a job. You will be playing a critical role in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, and you will end each day knowing you made a difference. Aside from a fun, rewarding environment, you can also expect:

· Competitive compensation (including weekly pay)!

· Medical benefits for full time employees

· 401k matching

· Paid time off

· Paid training

o Ongoing training and support to ensure you feel prepared and confident in your role

· Career advancement opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Program Coordinator will directly manage House Managers and House Leads as well as indirectly supervise Direct Support Professionals. This individual is the primary source of communication and information for all contacts at the county level and keeping upper management informed of all problems or changes. You will also be expected to maintain accurate records as required by Buckeye Residential Solutions and any other governing agency such as DODD, ODHS, and County Case Management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Training:

· Responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluations and maintaining proper training and development of high-quality staff for direct support positions.

· Ensure all employees are receiving the required annual trainings.

Supervision:

· Directly Supervise all Portage County direct support employees, House Managers, and House Leads.

· Conduct employee evaluations for direct reports.

· Overall responsibility for scheduling coordination and compliance in accordance with company policies.

· Coordinate and facilitate communication to all members of the team, which may include service and support administrators (SSAs), day service representatives, and family or legal guardians.

· Interact directly with clients, their guardians, behavioral specialists, and SSAs.

· Supervise the completion of Time Sheets, HPC sheets, BSP Data Tracking Sheets, Unusual Incident Reports, and Major Unusual Incident Reports.

· Track trends and patterns from documentation and incident reports.

· Perform house/ vehicle checks.

Administration:

· Report all UIs and MUIs as required by law.

· Weekly review, and where necessary correction of, all documents and other information required for regulatory compliance purposes to ensure adequate documentation.

· Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings, designated training, and in-service sessions.

· Care tracker data entry.

· Perform central scheduling.

· Keeps equipment operating by establishing and enforcing operating and preventive maintenance rules, arranging for repairs.

· Establish routes for drivers.

· Maintain State Highway Patrol compliance.

Medical/ Physical:

· Adhere to confidentiality guidelines, as outlined by organization policy and HIPPA regulations.

· Coordinate and facilitate communication to all members of the team, which may include service and support administrators (SSAs), day service representatives, and family or legal guardians.

· Interact directly with clients, their guardians, behavioral specialists, and SSAs.

· Track trends and patterns from documentation and incident reports.

· Conduct employee evaluations for direct reports.

· Report all UIs and MUIs as required by law.

· Weekly review, and where necessary correction of, all documents and other information required for regulatory compliance purposes to ensure adequate documentation.

· Adhere to confidentiality guidelines, as outlined by organization policy and HIPPA regulations.

Other Duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· The Assistant Program Coordinator will primarily work in the office and will provide direct care or transportation to clients as needed.

· This position will require the use a computer for extended periods of time.

· Sit, stand, bend, lift, and pull, intermittently.

· May also require spending time on location at a consumer’s home as well as work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Highschool Diploma

· Extensive knowledge and experience in DODD compliance.

· Strong communication and organizational skills.

· Prior experience in residential care program management. Additional hands-on experience in a transportation Program would be a plus.

· Self-motivated with ability to work under little supervision.

· Ability to complete and pass a background check per company standards.

· Positive attitude with the desire to help others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• DODD: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person