Associate Direct Support Manager (Garden City & Liberal KS)

o Who will love this job:

• An advocate – you will stop at nothing to make sure people have the tools necessary for success and are passionate about working as an individual contributor on a team that's driving towards a common goal
• A collaborator - you naturally draw people together while remaining calm and focused, even in emotionally charged situations. 
• A motivator – you get teams and partners excited about key initiatives
• A teacher – you have a knack for explaining processes and work well with a variety of internal teams

What YOU’LL Do:

• Monitor the health and safety of all the individuals served while ensuring that the living environments and program activities are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with managing the operations of residential programs including coordinating activities, supporting individuals with all activities of daily living and scheduling staff.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as covering staff shortages, administering medications, participating in individual program planning teams.
• Assist in planning and preparation of meals and snacks ensuring diet orders and kitchen sanitation procedures are followed.
• Support the people served to identify and achieve the personal outcomes important to them.
• Maintain detailed documentation of activities and developmental progress.
• Intervene when aggressive and/or inappropriate behavior occurs, implementing behavior programs and strategies where appropriate
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation, including activity records and developmental progress of people served.
• Handle house petty cash and individual finances, including purchasing groceries or supplies as needed.
• Oversee the maintenance of the residential facilities and transportation vehicles.

What YOU’LL Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Position requires certification in medication administration, CPR and first aid - can obtain after hire
• Minimum of one year experience working in related field