In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for acting as a supervisor or lead worker.
GUIDELINES FOR CLASS USE:
1.
In a group home has 24 hour responsibility for the coordination of the residential program for the clients.
2.
In a state facility of the Department of Developmental Services has shift supervision of the residential program for quarters with thirty (30) to sixty (60) clients; assists the Supervising Mental Retardation Worker 2 who has 24 hour responsibility.
3.
In a state facility of the Department of Developmental Services has 24 hour responsibility for the coordination of the residential program for quarters with fewer than thirty (30) clients.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general direction from a Developmental Services Program Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises or leads Developmental Services Workers and other employees as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Coordinates and supervises or assists in supervision of a residential living program including assigning work and evaluating staff performance; assists in development of policies, programs and operational procedures; directs implementation of these policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and needs of clients; arranges for fire drills and safety inspections; supervises staff by directing and advising them on work, reviewing reports and conferring with them on daily operational, disciplinary and special problems; arranges for and coordinates provision of appropriate supportive care services such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry; secures and distributes supplies and equipment for teaching strategies and clients personal needs; arranges for client transportation; monitors client fund spending; assists in unit response to surveys and inspections; coordinates, evaluates and may participate in residential care program within unit including care, feeding, clothing and treatment of clients; may provide orientation and inservice training to subordinate staff; may complete and review for accuracy a variety of reports, notes, logs and requisitions, etc.; may design and write residential living programs; may attend interdisciplinary team and administrative meetings; may coordinate community support services for clients; may administer first aid in emergency situations; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Considerable knowledge of modern methods of working with persons with mental retardation; considerable knowledge of goals, policies and organization of a residential living unit; considerable knowledge of rehabilitative and interdisciplinary process; knowledge of support services provided in residential care such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to implement policies and operational procedures; supervisory ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
One (1) year's experience working with persons with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities at the level of Developmental Services Worker 2.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
2.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Incumbents in this class must possess physical and emotional health for efficient performance of duties; a physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients; may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.
This replaces the existing title of and specification for the class of Supervising Mental Retardation Worker 1 in Salary Group HN 20 approved effective June 23, 1995. (Revised to change Agency name)
