Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Category: Supported Living
Wage: Annual Salary: $38,000
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Description:

Benchmark Human Services helps support individuals throughout life, from infancy to elder years. Our team serves more than 10,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The SLM is responsible for coordinating and managing the operation of Supported Living homes. Supervise staff and provide a meaningful day for the clients.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages
• Health and dental insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Various shifts and locations
• Advancement opportunities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, train, and provide guidance to the staff in accordance with state and federal regulations, Benchmark Human Services personnel policies, the Supported Living policy, and procedure manual.
• Participates as part of a collaborative team in the development of each client’s Individual Support Plan (ISP) and Person Centered Plan (PCP).
• Participate in direct service for each client.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly documentation as required by Benchmark and state and federal regulations. Maintain in-home client files according to standards and protocol established.
• Responsible for following client’s budget and ensuring payment of bills. Assist client in maintaining Medicaid eligibility by scheduling and attending all Medicaid appointments and providing proper documentation.
• Communicate professionally with families, Case Manager, Behavioral Consultant, health care personnel, schools, landlords, employers, etc.
• Participate in SL Manager’s meetings, team meetings and other departmental meetings, ISP, Quarterlies, IEP meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Implement training programs as specified in each client’s ISP.
• Comply with behavior support policies and procedures and implements approved behavior support programs.
• Participate in the hiring and discipline of assigned staff.
• Ensure proper medication/treatment administration and assist in meeting the client’s health care needs.
• Schedule and assist clients in all medical appointments and procedures. Ensure completion of proper follow up.
• Plan and implement community-based, age appropriate, recreational activities for the
  clients.
• Implement required training protocol for new and existing staff.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to on-call situations.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
• Maintain employment-required documentation (current auto insurance, driver’s license), certification (i.e., First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration, Mandt, etc.), and training (OSHA, Abuse & Neglect, etc.) as required to comply with federal, state and program requirements and standards.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds or more 1% – 33% of the time. Be able to stand and walk 67% – 100% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years experience working with individuals with mental disabilities.
•  A minimum of 1-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid CPR and First Aid.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Must complete training as required: Interviewing, hiring, discipline, employee relations, etc

 

Please visit our website at www.benchmarkhs.com. Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers

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