Unit Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Unit Manager will supervise CNA/DTA and CNA/DT staff and carry out supervisory

responsibilities in accordance with the UCP/ELC policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training

employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining

employees; record-keeping; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Unit Manager also acts as the

Activity Coordinator, producing a weekly activity and outing schedule, ensuring all materials, tickets or funds are

prepared for each outing. Ensuring each resident is involved with activities and outings of their liking and equally.

Ensuring all documentation related to activities is complete.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the Individual Program Plan (IPP) and the Interdisciplinary Team process for each resident upon admission and ongoing.
• Develop and monitor auditing systems to ensure compliance and high-quality services.
• Train and monitor CNA/DT and CNA/DTAs.
• Develop and maintain training systems for CNA/DT and CNA/DTAs
• Oversee new hire orientation process for new CNA/DT and CNA/DTAs
• Oversee CNA/DTA and CNA/DT staff to include management of staffing levels, training, supervision, performance appraisals, and assist each with the implementation of responsibilities wherever necessary.
• 24 Hour on call rotation for medical emergencies.
• Attend Active Treatment, Activities, and other administrative meetings as necessary.
• Produces a weekly activity and outing schedule for the residents
• Ensure all material, tickets and funds are prepared for each activity

Requirements

REQUIRED

• Valid State of Maine driver license, reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance, and willingness to use own transportation for work.
• RN License.
• One-year experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Two years’ supervisory experience.
• Proof of COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations; Tuberculosis test; proof of immunity from MMR, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis-B.