Team Leader BK1
Company: InVision Human Services
Location: Bethel Park
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionProvides direct support to individuals supported in a
manner consistent with the InVision Human Services mission and
philosophy. Responsible for compliance of county, state and federal
monitoring standards specific to the individual supported and the
physical site. Accountable for all paperwork necessary to ensure
compliance of monitoring standards. Responsible for the routine,
emergent and follow-up medical care of the individual supported and
their overall health and well-being.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Mission and Philosophy
- Encourages and honors each person to be the decision maker in
his/her life
- Interacts with each person with an understanding that the
person is capable and competent
- Encourages rather than directs each individual
supported
- Performs all job duties with the understanding that what is
most important is that which is important to the individual
supported.
- Recognizes and acts upon non-verbal feedback provided by the
individual supported.
- Alters the interaction/approach being used with the individual
in the moment based upon the person's verbal or non-verbal
communication and assists in deescalating situations.
- Listens to the individual supported and follows their lead.
Avoids debating, arguing, advising especially during a crisis or
situation which may become a crisis.
- Seeks feedback from the individual supported to ensure the
person feels heard and supported.
- Acknowledges mistakes and apologizes to each person, if
warranted, thus accepting joint ownership of the
relationship
- Implements each support plan as written, particularly
acknowledging a persons feelings and responding in a way that helps
to meet each person's goals and needs, without trying to change the
person or their behavior
- Maintains at all times supervision levels prescribed in
ISP/CSP
- Participates in all debriefing sessions which occur following
an incident
- Following debriefing sessions, accepts feedback from each
person involved and responds promptly and positively to
feedback.
- Demonstrates professionalism, dignity, and respect towards
individuals supported, co-workers, management, and other associates
both within the organization and outside of the company.
- Serves as a constant positive role model with the individual
supported, team members, co-workers, management, and others both
within the organization and outside the company
- Assists in planning community and in-home activities that are
of interest to and meaningful for the individual
supported.
- Seeks feedback from the supervisory and clinical staff to
ensure their interactions are in accordance with the agency
philosophy and needs of the individual supported
- Reports any questions or concerns regarding individual
supported, co-workers or the organization directly to the program
supervisor.
Licensing and Contractual Compliance
- Plans, participates, conducts and documents fire drills and
fire equipment checks as scheduled or required. Ensures that
original fire drill checklists are submitted to the program
supervisor with monthly paperwork and that copy is filed in the
individual's house chart.
- Maintains the cleanliness, safety and security of the home or
property, which may include but not be limited to housekeeping,
minor household repair, yard care, trash removal, laundry, and
general upkeep, in a manner consistent with InVision Human Services
standards and all regulatory and licensing requirements.
- Schedules emergent, routine and follow-up medical appointments
to ensure regulatory compliance as well as the overall optimum
health of the person supported. Ensures all original medical follow
up forms are submitted to the program supervisor with monthly
paperwork and copies are filed in the individual's house
chart.
- Immediately notifies program supervisor of any changes in the
general medical health of the individual, emergent necessary
treatment or follow-up appointments, and/or changes in
medication.
- Accurately documents the results of medical appointments,
medical procedures, cancellation or refusal of appointments and
communicates status to the team.
- Actively and appropriately responds to and reports emergency
situations, including utilizing the emergency on-call system if
required.
- Accurately dispenses and documents the administration of
medication in accordance with the PA State Medication
Administration Program
- Reviews weekly, the monthly medication administration reports
to ensure the adherence to doctor's orders.
- Maintains confidentiality of records relating to protected
health information (PHI) of the individual supported as prescribed
by HIPPA regulations.
- Assists with the annual inventory of the personal belongings of
the individual supported as well as ensuring that the personal
inventory is updated accurately throughout the year and original
inventories are submitted to program supervisor with monthly
paperwork and copies are filed in the individual's house
chart.
- Monitors monthly, via written documentation, physical site for
safety, cleanliness and adequate repair resulting in quality
standard of living
Administrative
- Complies with all InVision Human Services policies, procedures
and standard business practices.
- Correctly and accurately completes and submits by stated
deadline, InVision Human Services required documents such as
timesheets, expense reports and progress notes.
- Submits required information such as physical examinations,
vehicle insurance and vehicle registration to supervisory or
administrative staff as requested by stated deadlines.
- Adheres to schedule for arrival time, scheduled appointments,
and other company related meetings.
- Independently tracks and completes company required training
within designated timeframes.
- Monitors and reports vehicle maintenance and repairs as well as
accurately completes monthly vehicle documentation, if
applicable.
- Completes and submits electronically, monthly reports by the
stated deadlines.
- Ensures required documentation per the 6400 regulations is
present in the home chart.
- Maintains the house chart of the individual supported and
ensures documentation in both house chart and office chart are
accurate and identical.
- Utilizes computer equipment and programs to provide for
efficient and effective communication and work flow.
- Participates in team leader, house and all staff meetings and
facilitates positive outcomes
- Completes all required daily documentation including the daily
note thereby ensuring service provision aligns with ISP
outcomes
- Meets with program supervisor regularly or as requested for
supervision and/or employee development
- Transports the individual supported to community based
activities and appointments
- Responsible for meal planning, purchasing of food, oversight of
meal preparation,
- Collects, reviews and submits to the office monthly
documentation, including but not limited to the daily notes, MAR,
physical forms, dental forms, medical visit forms and client cash
on hand reports. Reports any discrepancies or missing documentation
to the program supervisor, in writing, at time of submission of
monthly documentation
Financial Management
- Provides full documentation of all expenditures made on behalf
of the company in the form of petty cash, personal expense
reimbursements, or other related disbursements.
- Makes all programmatic expenditures within amounts approved by
immediate supervisor or appropriate management personnel.
- Reports immediately any discrepancies related to the use of
personal or company funds.
- Appropriately uses, documents and reviews all transactions
related to funds belonging to the individual supported
- Serves as a responsible petty cash custodian ensuring all funds
are available in the house and provides full weekly reporting of
expenses.
- Performs other job-related tasks, duties and responsibilities
from time to time as requested by Program Supervisor and/or
Manager.
Behavior Requirements:
The following constitute the behavior expectations the company has
for each employee:
- Treats everybody with dignity and respect
- Is honest and trustworthy
- Respects authority and the chain of communication
- Exhibits a willingness and desire to learn about the company
and its philosophies
- Exhibits empathy
- Respects others opinions, beliefs and position on a matter,
even if it contradicts his/her own
- Understands the importance of, and practices respectful
disagreement
- Follows fundamental business etiquette and protocols
- Complies with all policies and regulations
- Projects a positive attitude and image of the company
internally and externally
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required, as well as any physical requirements. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a
disability to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* High School diploma/GED plus a minimum of 3 years working with
individuals with mental health/developmental disabilities or in a
related human service capacity. Experience with residential and/or
vocational service provision preferred. Associates Degree or
Bachelors of Science or Arts in related field preferred; prior
knowledge of 6400 regulations a plus. Demonstrates interest in
professional growth by reading industry related information and
participating in educational opportunities. Master's Degree may be
substituted for experience.
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance
- Maintain training compliance as defined in all pertinent
regulations
- Ability to comprehend access and utilize electronic medium and
various computer programs.
- Availability during scheduled licensing and monitoring
- Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematical concepts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and
taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 50 pounds.
Additional Physical Requirements
- Ability to maintain level of vigilance as described in
Customized Support Plan
- Ability to wake and respond to clients during overnight hours
as needed
- Ability to respond quickly to security system warnings
- Ability to remain in close physical proximity of individual
supported as defined in plan for supervision
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