Residential Program Assistant

Atlanta, GA, US · On-site$50k – $55k

About this role

Our Mission and Vision:

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 UCP of Georgia’s vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal citizen. To realize this vision, UCP of Georgia offers supports designed to help people maximize their potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.  

 Job Summary:  To provide administrative support to the residential program.

Supervisory Responsibility:   None

Duties

  • Run monthly weight report and provide follow up with RD for missing data 
  • Filing of site inspections on drive and inform management of missing forms each month
  • Receive month Fire/Severe weather drills  from all locations and file on drive 
  • Track moving and traffic violations for vehicles assigned to residential. Work with staff to identify driver, follow up with payroll and HR on discipline and deduction. 
  • Preparing Red Books/blue Books for admission 
  • DDP notes for assigned caseload 
  • Respond to requests and referrals for service.  Route according to status of potential individual.
  • Obtain information for new admissions from RDs/Managers within 14 days after new admission: Upload of Admission Agreement, Annual forms, Other new admission documentation to Ebridge.  Set up new admissions in Therap and Ebridge.
  • Prescreening applicants and completing interviews as needed
  • Partnering with HR to schedule candidates for training.
  • Coordinate and arranging quarterly van cleanings.
  • Send Annual day to day agreements to recipients and ensure they are returned and file (100%)
  • Monthly updating residential list and contacts and distribute
  • Download comments from OnShift and provide summary to upper management.
  • Submission of PPSV packets for all new admissions (work with RD’s in outlying areas)
  • Researching community resources and activities and share with managers for incorporation in monthly activity calendars.
  • Provide updated contact numbers to the security alarm company.
  • Purchasing of replacement items for homes (work with residential quality improvement coordinator) and items needed for new admissions. 
  • All other duties as assigned.

 Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

CPR/First Aid, UCP Medication Administration Training

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field; 2 years working in Direct Support for the IDD community.

Physical Requirements:

The list of requirements below must be met with or without reasonable accommodations. 

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Must be able to occasionally move about to access file cabinets, office machinery and other locations in the building. 
  • Must be able to continually operate a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copier machine and computer printer. 
  • Must be able to communicate and converse with others, detect and discern others’ communication, and express oneself.
  • Must be able to relay information to all levels of staff.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs.
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle

 

 

 

 

Company at a glance

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia was founded in 1965 by a group of concerned citizens seeking to establish community based supports to address the needs of children and adults with cerebral palsy.

Since that time, UCP of Georgia has grown into a comprehensive service organization offering a wide range of supports for people living with many intellectual and developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, physical and intellectual disabilities and more.

Today, UCP serves over 500 individuals and families daily, offering customized supports designed to enable individuals to maximize their potential, and discover talents and skills to achieve personal goals.

Our guiding philosophy is to promote the physical and emotional well-being of the people we serve; to encourage them to explore their aspirations and dreams, and support their life choices; to help them become fully participating and valued members of their communities; and to offer them ongoing support as they continue a lifelong journey of personal development and growth.

Founded1965
Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Websiteucpga.org
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