Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Category: Day Services
Wage: Annual Salary: $39,000
Sign-On Bonus: n/a
Description:
Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, day services and more.
Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide service coordination and oversee the quality of services provided in our Day Services, Music and Recreation Therapy programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in client specific training staff.
- Insures that clients’ schedules and ratios match POCs and meet standards.
- Maintain certification in medication administration, CPR and First Aid.
- Monitor staff and client schedules on a daily basis to insure productivity of teachers is at acceptable levels
- Assist Director in monitoring all sites and client services.
- Collect and compute data to document progress of client and program goals, staff productivity and class ratios.
- Meet standards and complete documentation required by state, federal and accreditation regulations.
- Attend all scheduled training and staff meetings.
- Complies with and implements all protocols for individuals including but not limited to: high risk plans, dining plans, seizure management plans, positioning schedules, etc.
- Attend client ISP meetings and provide yearly report.
- Coordinate with community resources to find opportunities for individuals in Day Services’ classes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve.
- Attend all required trainings and provide HR with updated personal information as mandated.
- Must report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
- Reasonable suspicion of a crime against an ICF/MR resident must be reported to Indiana State Department of Health and Law Enforcement (Elder Justice Act).
- Report to work as scheduled.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to create and manage tasks performed by others
- Effective communication skills with staff, management, individuals and other internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to effectively schedule staff
- Ability to manage staff at multiple locations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance
- Bachelor’s degree in human services and one (1) year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or five (5) years experience
Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Pay: $39,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person