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Weekend Supervisor REPORTS TO: Assistant Director/Residential Services PRIMARY FUNCTION: Supervise weekend staff and coordinate the programs on that shift. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To hire, train, direct and supervise Comcare weekend shift employees using efficient, effective personnel management practices to monitor that they fulfill all the job expectations, to ensure adequate staffing schedules at all times, and to ensure that planned weekend activities occur. 2. To provide for employee performance evaluations in coordination with the Assistant Director. 3. To administer all Comcare policies and procedures in accordance with applicable licensing and quality of care standards. 4. To communicate any needs regarding the operation and maintenance of the physical plant. 6. To assure the provision of quality care and services to all clients. 7. To ensure the ISP and all care plans for the client, including medical plans are followed. 8. To ensure that the weekend schedule is followed. 9. To ensure that all necessary records are kept regarding each client’s program and progress, including monthly reviews and documentation outlined in the ISP and Behavior Strategies. 10. To work open shifts as needed. 11. To respond to and supervise any emergency situation. 12. To monitor and ensure that fire drills that are due on the assigned shift are completed and documentation is submitted in a timely fashion. 13. To be the contact for families on the weekend. 14. To interpret the agency’s program to the community. 15. To cooperate, coordinate and communicate with other Shift Supervisors/Program Directors. 16. To attend management meetings and to communicate with the management team any issues that occur on assigned shift. 17. Work closely with the Assistant Director in communicating all issues and concerns. 18.
To perform other functions as requested. QUALIFICATIONS Credentials High School Diploma or GED. Two years experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities and/or relevant supervisory experience. Ability to be insured as a vehicle driver by agency's insurance program. A valid driver's License. Good knowledge of basic English sufficient to read instructions, keep records and write reports. Successful completion of background and reference check. Successful completion of a drug screen. Successful completion of medical examination that
documents that employee is free of communicable disease and is capable of
performing the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable
accommodations. Physical Requirements Ability to intervene physically on an occasional basis with aggressive and violent clients including, but not limited to, the ability to engage in quick and exertive holding, stooping, bending, twisting, and turning. Ability to lift or physically assist clients in daily activities, including, but not limited to, assistance in transfers, eating, bathing, dressing, and toileting. Ability to perform repetitive bending and exertion movements daily including, but not limited to, those found in bed making, lifting laundry, and mopping. Ability to perform small hand movements daily including, but not limited to, those involved in the hand assembly of small manufacturing parts. Mobility sufficient to climb stairs daily and easily, enter and exit vans daily, and occasionally engage in running. Ability to lift and carry boxes or manufacturing components daily with weights up to 60 lbs. Ability to engage in physical exercise several times a week with clients including, but not limited to walking, playing basketball, playing softball, and pool exercise. Visual and auditory ability to meet clients' needs and
assure their safety. Emotional Requirements Ability to handle appropriately the stress which is created by job situations including, but not limited to, noise, conflicting demands for time and attention, and physically and/or verbally aggressive/combative clients.
Comcare Inc.
Comcare is a community mental retardation agency in East Tennessee funded primarily through the Tennessee Department of Mental Retardation. We provide day habilitation, residential services, vocational training, supported employment, group home services, supported living services, workshop services, family based services, foster care services, conservator and guardian services along with many other person centered services for people with mental retardation. Comcare Inc. can be reached at 423-638-3926 in Greeneville, Tennessee. |
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