Developmental Disabilities Residential Unit Manager

Introduction

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Summary Statement

The incumbent will support the monitoring and oversight of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver services to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. Key responsibilities include safeguarding client rights, assisting with reportable incident investigations, evaluating person-centered planning, and supporting the development and implementation of corrective action plans as needed. Duties are carried out through observations, reports, and audits. This position is office-based and does not provide direct facility-based care.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans, assigns, reviews, evaluates and trains staff in the assigned unit.
• Develops active treatment plans for assigned clients based on input from unit staff.
• Conducts interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Insures the physical operation of the unit is maintained by requisitioning needed supplies and materials, checking maintenance and insuring work orders are completed.
• Investigates complaints regarding patient abuse and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Prepares reports of unit activities and maintains client case files and records.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Developmental Disabilities Residential Unit Manager

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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