Residential Supervisor; DSP

Position: Residential Supervisor (DSP)
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

** Available locations for this position include:
Marion, Herrin, West Frankfort, and Benton.
** SUMMARY OF POSITION
** Provides day-to-day supervision and living skills instruction for the residents and carries out duties as assigned by the House Manager or Residential Coordinator.  This includes providing training and support for residents to help them attain maximum independence and maintenance of appropriate documentation.  A Residential Supervisor is required to use independent judgment (or works under the direction of supervisor) when performing job tasks/providing services.
As part of Centerstone’s team-oriented philosophy, a Residential Supervisor is expected to actively participate in variety of cross-functional teams and performance improvement initiatives.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
*** Assists service recipient in developing an individualized treatment plan, must be person centered, family centered, and service centered.  Monitors service recipient progress in treatment and participates in treatment plan reviews as assigned.  Updates treatment plans as appropriate. Submits treatment plans at all stages for medical review, if applicable. (clinical/direct service).
* Assists service recipients with making linkage with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
* Provides transportation for service recipients as needed.
* Provides personal care/physical assistance as needed.
* Attends staff meetings, inter-disciplinary staffings, and other internal meetings as assigned.  Participates on committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions.  Maintains appropriate communication with other employees and work as an effective member of treatment team.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Skill in written and oral communication
* Skill in customer service techniques
* Skill in problem-solving
* Skill in identifying and prioritizing job tasks
* Skill in applying non-violent crisis intervention techniques and maintaining personal safety.# #
** RESPONSIBILITY
* * Supervisory Controls:  The Residential Coordinator and/or House Manager assigns work priorities, provides ongoing supervision, and interprets and enforces policies and procedures.

Guidelines:  Board, Administrative and program policies, licensure, accreditation, statutory and regulatory standards restrict the position’s discretion in completing job tasks. Staff has the prerogative to propose changes in practice, procedures and policies that affect their team.#
** DIFFICULTY
* * Complexity:  Position is characterized by a series of varied job tasks, and flexibility is required for dealing with situations as they arise.

Scope & Effect:  This job affects the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of service recipients.#
** PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
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Personal Contacts:  Position has daily contact with residents, House Manager and Residential Coordinator regular contact with medical providers, Assistant Director, Program Director and community members and may have occasional contact with donors, advocates and guardians.

Purpose of Contacts:  Purpose of contact is primarily for facilitating resident services.  Outside contacts are for linking residents with other community services and promoting community integration. The purpose of contact with others is primarily to gather and exchange information.#
** ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
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* Physical Requirements:

While the work is somewhat sedentary, it may require considerable standing, climbing stairs, lifting or carrying of moderately heavy items, and general house…