Job Overview
The Supported Living Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of a supported living services, ensuring that individuals receive high-quality care and support tailored to their individual needs. This position requires strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and a deep understanding of resident rights and care plans. The ideal candidate will be passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors and individuals requiring assistance, while fostering a safe and nurturing environment. This position requires working oncall.
Duties
1. Case Coordination & Oversight
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all services provided to the client, ensuring consistency and integration of supports.
- Coordinate care across behavioral professionals, DSPs (Direct Support Professionals), family members, Regional Center representatives, and other service providers.
- Ensure implementation and fidelity of the client’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
2. Behavioral Support Planning
- Collaborate with behaviorists and clinical teams to develop, monitor, and revise behavior support plans.
- Ensure staff understand and are trained in the client’s behavior strategies, safety plans, and intervention techniques.
- Monitor the effectiveness of behavioral interventions and provide feedback to appropriate stakeholders.
3. Staff Supervision & Training
- Provide leadership and coaching to direct support staff on best practices for supporting clients with behavioral needs.
- Identify staff training needs related to behavioral supports and ensure completion of required trainings (e.g., CPI, trauma-informed care, data collection).
- Observe staff-client interactions regularly and provide guidance to reinforce proper behavioral approaches.
4. Risk Management & Safety
- Monitor and assess behavioral risks regularly; ensure safety plans are in place and followed.
- Respond to behavioral incidents, conduct debriefings, and ensure thorough incident reporting and documentation.
- Track trends in incidents or behaviors and initiate team discussions or interventions when needed.
5. Client Advocacy & Empowerment
- Advocate for the rights, preferences, and needs of clients, especially those with limited verbal communication or behavioral expressions of need.
- Facilitate opportunities for the client to participate in community life, build relationships, and exercise autonomy.
- Promote strengths-based, person-centered planning that honors the individual’s goals and values.
6. Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of behavioral data, incident reports, service notes, and progress on goals.
- Maintain compliance with all state, regional center, and agency guidelines related to behavioral support.
- Assist in preparing for audits or reviews involving clients with behavioral needs.
7. Communication & Collaboration
- Schedule and lead interdisciplinary team meetings (IDTs), behavior support reviews, and other care conferences.
- Maintain consistent communication with clients, families, Regional Center service coordinators, behaviorists, and health professionals.
- Provide updates and recommendations based on data and staff feedback to guide ongoing care.
8. Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate program outcomes and staff performance regularly to ensure the highest quality of behavioral support services.
- Remain current on best practices, legal updates, and innovations in supporting individuals with complex behavioral challenges.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and foster a culture of learning and accountability.
Skills
- Proven leadership abilities with experience in supervising teams within a senior care or assisted living environment.
- Strong understanding of nursing principles related to senior care and memory care practices.
- Excellent financial acumen to manage budgets effectively while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
- Ability to develop comprehensive care plans that address the unique needs of each resident.
- Knowledge of resident rights and advocacy strategies to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with residents, families, and staff members.
- Compassionate approach to caregiving that prioritizes the well-being of residents.
This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of seniors while leading a team committed to excellence in care.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person