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STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Salary Group A13 |
Class No. 5207 |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs highly complex
(senior-level) care and living skills training work in a residential environment.
Work involves implementing and overseeing educational plans and planning
activities for academic, daily living, leisure, and social skills. May
supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Oversees the quality
of care, treatment, training, and support provided to clients in their living
environments.
Oversees resident safety, health,
and well-being; responds to emergencies, injuries, or complaints according to policy and procedure; and ensures acceptable level of
residential care services.
Ensures coordination of resident
programs within the facility and with external facilities.
Ensures accountability of facility
property, equipment, and residents’ personal items; and requests services of
custodial or maintenance departments.
Ensures effective implementation of
resident behavior programs.
Ensures safety and security of
residents’ property.
Monitors and evaluates the condition of facilities and requests services of
custodial or maintenance departments.
Investigates incidents and prepares
reports of findings.
Assesses and documents resident
progress toward program objectives.
Serves as a resource to residential staff
for managing resident behaviors; planning and structuring activities; and
making, adapting, or using instructional materials.
Counsels residents and documents
behaviors or discipline.
Communicates with other residence
and facility employees or other interested parties regarding residents’ program
and progress.
Trains residential staff on resident
assessment and program development and implementation. Maintains
facility property, equipment, and residents’ personal effects.
May assist with facilities management
responsibilities to include repairs, key controls, or supply and equipment
requisitions.
May assist in budget preparation and
monitoring.
May transport residents or make
travel arrangements.
May develop and evaluate new
programs and curricula.
May conduct specific training
programs.
May train others.
May supervise the work of others.
Performs related work as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience and Education
Experience working with children and
adolescents in a residential or dorm living facility. Graduation from a
standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience
and education may be substituted for one another.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
Knowledge of techniques used in
planning and supervising recreational and social activities in a residential
rehabilitation setting; of child and adolescent problems, growth, and
development; of techniques used in planning and monitoring activities of
residents in special schools or correctional homes; and of techniques used in
counseling children and parents.
Ability to facilitate productive
interaction between residents and staff, to assess residents' functional
levels, to conduct investigations, to train others, and to supervise the work
of others.
Registration, Certification,
or Licensure
May require
certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, or prevention
and management of aggressive behavior (PMAB).
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State Auditor’s Office |
Revised 9-1-09 |