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Residential Specialist
Center for Developmentally Disabled —Kansas City, MO
- From $49,358.40 a year
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Day Hab Community Connections Coordinator
TNC Community —Independence, MO
- From $18.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Residential Support Supervisor
TNC Community —Independence, MO
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- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Employment Specialist
Johnson County Kansas —Lenexa, KS
- $23.18 - $31.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Clean driving record
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Residential Senior Direct Support Professional
Johnson County Kansas —Lenexa, KS
- $23.18 - $31.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
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Residential Direct Support Professional
Johnson County Kansas —Lenexa, KS
- $21.01 - $28.43 an hour
- Full-time
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Part-time Residential Direct Support Professional
Johnson County Kansas —Lenexa, KS
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Social Worker - Inpatient Mental Health Social Work Case Manager
US Veterans Health Administration —Kansas City, MO
- $93,045 - $120,965 a year
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Youth and Adult Support Advocate-Specialist
The Whole Person —Kansas City, MO
- Part-time
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The University of Kansas Health System —Olathe, KS
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
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Day & Employment Team Leader
Johnson County Kansas —Lenexa, KS
- $28.49 - $42.73 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Retirement plan
Targeted Case Manager
HoneyBee Community Services —Olathe, KS
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- HIPAA
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Registered Behavioral Technician - Full Time
KANSAS CITY AUTISM TRAINING CENTER INC —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Preschool
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist
The University of Kansas Health System —Grandview, MO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Clinic
Support Provider II
Johnson County Kansas —Lenexa, KS
- $21.01 - $28.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Retirement plan
Autism Therapist - Full Time
KANSAS CITY AUTISM TRAINING CENTER INC —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Preschool
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Early Intervention & Academy Clinical Director
Behavioral Health Allies —Kansas City, MO
- $79,500 - $98,500 a year
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Medication administration
- Doctoral degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Director of Transition & Intake
Life Unlimited —Kansas City, MO
- From $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- 5 years
- Senior level
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Community Living Clinical Director
Behavioral Health Allies —Kansas City, MO
- $94,600 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- 5 years
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Residential Support Supervisor (RSS)
TNC Community —Independence, MO
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
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Residential Specialist

Center for Developmentally Disabled -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
From $49,358.40 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Social service program staff supervision
First aid
Employee relationship building
English
Developmental disability care assistance
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree
Intellectual disabilities support
Experience working with adults with disabilities
Adults with developmental disabilities
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
General management

Full Job Description

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST

Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) / Rainbow Center is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972. CDD provides residential care services and day habilitation to adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City, MO area.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Exempt

Reports to Program Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Oversees the physical facility operations managing and maintaining the residence to provide a comfortable, safe, clean and orderly habilitative environment. Schedules staff, consultants, transportation, service-related events, medical appointments and communicates with support coordinators at regional offices and/or targeted case management entities. Ensures staff compliance with agency policy. Provides direction and training for assigned staff to ensure care meets the expectations of the organization, state and accrediitation requirements. Participates in the hiring of the Lead staff for their respective locations and the evaluation of all assigned staff.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsible for medical appointments by scheduling and transporting individuals (physical, dental, eye examinations, laboratory work, etc.). The RS may work with the Lead DSP to complete appointments but is ultimately responsible for ensuring they occur timely and are documented and followed up on.;
Ensures all medication changes are clearly documented in, Therap on-line records, Physician Orders, and MAR;
Sets up MARs monthly and checks for accuracy, keeping all staff and the pharmacy informed of changes;
Ensures all significant medical updates are communicated to the individual’s team including QA Director, agency RN and Service Coordinator;
Obtains medical treatment for illnesses or injuries in a timely manner;
Comments on action taken to resolve monthly directive items received from Program Specialist and submits comments back to PS by the first day of the month;
Supports PS, as needed, with completing HIPS/APTS in accordance with required timelines and communicates progress to Program Specialist;
Is prepared to attend monthly service monitoring conducted by the TCM as needed;
Submits information for event reports to PS;
Group home RSs complete CIST notes as required;
Ensures emergency drills are completed as required;
Review “high” shift notes in Therap daily to be aware of things needing addressed at locations and ensure those things are addressed;
Visits assigned locations at least once a week, or more often as needed, to check accuracy of MAR, medical documentation, financial ledgers, status of food in the home and other general health and safety functions in the home and for individuals; filling out the Site Visit form once a week;
Communicates daily with all staff to provide consistency in addressing each individual's needs;
Attends Annual PCP meetings with individuals to act as an advocate for their needs, wants, and desires;
Ensure all staff read and acknowledge individuals’ annual plans;
Supervises and schedules sufficient staff to maintain required staffing ratios; turning in variance reports (for ISL’s only) as necessary;
Responsible for ensuring all staff scheduled for shifts are current with delegations, skills trainings and all other trainings according to CDD’s policies;
Process staff occurrences (absences and incidents of tardiness);
Documents staff attendance and leave time; reviews electronic timekeeping records for accuracy and approves hours worked;
Is responsible for disciplinary matters related to policy and procedure violations for their subordinates;
Submits staff evaluations in a timely manner;
Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and peers;
Works with Program Specialist to ensure monthly in-home staff meetings are conducted;
Has on-call responsibility which may include filling in to work shifts in the absence of a DSP, altering schedule as necessary to meet individual needs;
Requests weekly household, individual funds, house petty cash funds; plans and maintains menus; orders and purchases food and household supplies; replaces worn items, ensuring adequate supplies are available to operate the home. The RS may work with the Lead DSP on these items but is ultimately responsible to ensure they are completed.;
Oversees individual money expenditures and maintains required records at the home;
Makes adjustments in household budget and spending as directed by the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Program Officer or Chief Executive Officer;
Schedules maintenance and oversees the site implementation of the agency's Physical Facilities and Safety Policy; inspects all areas of the facility daily, maintaining adequate housecleaning standards, and entering maintenance and repairs in to the electronic system and notifying maintenance directly for emergency maintenance repairs;
Ensures safe and continuous operations of assigned vehicles, e.g. schedules maintenance and repairs as needed, reports needed repairs, accidents, and traffic violations; ensure that the van is available for a monthly inspection;
Schedules vans for transportation needs;
Provides companionship, emotional support, crisis intervention and behavioral counseling to individuals;
Monitors personal appearance of individuals

Competencies

Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Person Centered focused
Has sufficient field experience to meet state guidelines and ability to pass training courses in medication administration, First Aid and CPR
Sufficient experience in individualized program development
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and type in English
Valid Missouri Chauffeur's License or Kansas Class C license

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly supervises Direct Support Professionals, Lead Direct Support Professional, and other house staff as applicable

Work Environment

This job operates in either a group home, Independent Supported Living and/or Administrative Office setting with exposure to high levels of noise, human elements such as (blood, urine, etc.); frequent interruptions and fast paced working conditions. In this role standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines are routinely used. Office space utilizes two floors requiring navigating stairs.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, climb or bend. The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Also requires stepping up into commercial passenger vans.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with core hours of work from 8:30am-5:00pm. This position may require “after” hour work as well as some weekend work

Travel

Travel will be throughout the metropolitan area with the possibility of occasional travel outside the metro area as business dictates using your personal vehicle or agency vehicle

Required Education and/or Experience

High school diploma and at least one-year of supervisory experience with persons with developmental disabilities or related field

Preferred Education and Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education, rehabilitation or related social or behavioral science field, and has a minimum of two years’ supervisory experience with persons with developmental disabilities or related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None at this time

Other duties

Please note this internal job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,358.40 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

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