The Certified Life Skills Instructor Senior /House Manager position is responsible for the oversight and supervision
of the house's daily operations, including supervising Certified Life Skills Instructors. The Certified Life Skills Instructor Senior provides support, assistance, and training to team members on how to assist Members with daily living skills during morning, afternoon, and evening routines, helping Members reach their highest potential and perform daily activities as needed.
Essential Job Functions:
Supports Members by:
· Oversight of the implementation of each Member’s Person-Centered Plan and Habilitation Plan daily
· Training and supervising team members during implementation during daily job duties
· Promotes Member Rights and Dignity as demonstrated by use of positive behavior supports, appropriate tone of voice and behavior, and respectful interactions
· Oversight and management of house and client funds, including proper documentation and monthly billing
· Organizes/plans socialization events such as community activities and New Vista programs
· Oversees the implementation of the New Vista Nutrition Program
· Assists/observe medication management according to MEDS training standards
Ensures the Health and Safety of all Members by:
· Oversight and maintenance of the home as required by Quality Assurance standards
· Consults and coordinates with the clinical team and Nurse Practitioner regarding members’ health needs, and schedules and attends medical and/or psychiatric appointments as needed
· Communicating members’ needs, medical/behavior needs, and progress to the Case Manager and Guardians
· Communicating concerns, such as inappropriate interactions between Members and co-workers and/or between Members living together, to the Case Manager immediately, including interactions which may rise to the level of Mistreatment
· Manages escalated situations by use of Safety Care training standards
· Responds to emergencies by using CPR certification techniques
Supervision of Team Members:
· Treats team members with dignity and respect
· Role-models New Vista mission and policies and procedures
· Hold self and team members accountable to uphold Member Rights, health and safety, and all New Vista policies and procedures
· Oversight of and accurate and timely completion of communication logs, daily tracking sheets (when assigned), timesheets, and incident reports
· Assisting Case Manager in collecting/organizing documentation as required by the Person-Centered Plan meetings and the Human Rights Committee
Skills and Abilities:
· Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write and provide documentation as described
· Read and understand client information, instructions, case notes, incident reports, manuals
· Visually observe, hear, and respond to Members
· Training and supervision of team members
· Ability to manage time and budget funds appropriately
· Drive passenger vans, including 15-passenger and handicap accessible vans
· Attend all New Vista ongoing trainings and ensure team members attend as required
· Plan and organize monthly House Meetings with the Case Manager
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
· Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field.
· Preferred: Background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or current CNA certification
· Preferred: Three to five years of experience working in a nursing home setting or supporting Members with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require total care
· Minimum of two years in a supervisory and/or management position
· Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
· Pass all pre-employment and post-employment screening such as local, State, and FBI background checks; drug screening; sexual offender screening
· Successfully complete New Vista new employee training (CPR, medication management (MEDS), behavior management (Safety Care)
· Successfully complete New Vista in-house training
· Maintain annual training as required and scheduled
Physical Demands:
· Required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, frequently talk or hear, reach with hands, lift arms above and below shoulder level, occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl during the course of regular work activities
· Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds ability
· Ability to be out in Las Vegas area outdoor weather conditions
· Transfer Members from seated position to standing; into/out of wheelchairs as required
Equal Opportunity:
New Vista is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: From $46,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
