UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Community Mentor
DIVISION: Residential
SUPERVISOR: Area Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY: Provide overall social networking and programmatic guidance for the promotion of quality of life for the individuals served in the residential and supported living setting. Position requires flexible week/week-end work schedule and reliable transportation. Availability via cell phone in order to provide on-call support for issues that are non-medical and directly related to the individuals served.
EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIREMENT: B.A. Degree in human services or related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 2-3 years residential experience with individuals who have diagnosis of MR or a disability.
SPECIAL LICENSES, REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION: GA or SC Driver’s License
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I.
Administration
A.
Ensures training and support of residential living sites are in compliance with the policies of UCP to provide quality care, oversight and support to individuals served.
B.
Develop goals and objectives with individuals served with interdisciplinary team members to ensure each individuals needs are addressed in an appropriate fashion. Train and assist staff in implementing goals via modeling and conducting/participating in activities.
C.
Monitors recordkeeping on a basis to ensure compliance with policy-(routine to be determined on individual basis in conjunction with the Director of Programs)
D.
Works continually to support the full inclusion of the individual in the mainstream life of their community.
E.
Actively seeks out resources to assist individuals in developing increasing levels of natural supports in their community.
F.
Keeps the individuals support circle included and involved in the individuals life, respecting individual confidentiality at all times.

G.
Reports incidents immediately as well as reports to SLED any violations of individual rights, abuse, neglect or exploitation. Notify the AD/AED of any occurrence.
H.
Works cooperatively with all agency staff, meets routinely with Area Director
I.
Attends annual Single Plan meeting for each resident and holds the annual Residential Plan meeting, inviting all crucial team participants.
J.
Monitors objectives/goals regularly and completes quarterly summary and CTM’s to update the residential plan.
K.
Completes unannounced quarterly visits to the home to verify safety of the individuals served, to include weekend and overnight visits.
L.
Completes all annual assessments with individual, family, and other team members to gather and track strengths and needs.
M.
Develops a Residential plan with the individual, family and other team members to include residential, community, employment, and behavioral outcomes.
N.
Documents all progress on activity notes including monthly calls to family members, service coordination.
O.
Collaborates with behavioral specialist to ensure all behavioral issues are addressed. Ensure referral for Behavior Support submitted and follow-up to ensure services are being received.
P.
Reports and forwards any behavior tracking forms/occurrences of maladaptive behavior on a monthly basis to Behavior Specialist.
Q.
Ensures all client choices are provided and personal belongings are kept safe and available.
R.
Ensure clients are trained on their rights monthly and abuse bi-annually in accordance with state/federal compliance.
S.
Complete minimum of bi-monthly visits to all homes to teach and monitor objectives and address targeted areas of needed growth.
T.
Participate in Psych Medication Review quarterly or as needed.
U.
Attends and participates in monthly risk management meeting.
V.
Provides on-call support to staff regarding needs/issues of the individuals served in residential and supported living.
W.
Make bi-monthly visits, at least, to homes/apartments where services are provided for community-based individuals. Meet with them 1:1 and ensures services are in compliance the all standards.
II. Staff Development
A.
Collaborates with Community Living Liaison to ensure individuals served and staff realize optimum potential.

B.
Plans staff meetings and trainings to ensure on going skill development of coaching staff.
C.
Directly trains staff on all changes regarding Residential Plans, keeping staff consistent with continuity of care by modeling and mentoring.
D.
Attends all in-services and training, as necessary.
E.
Attend/lead house meetings at least quarterly, or as needed to address changes in residential plan or objectives.
III. Compliance
A.
Ensures compliance in the area of responsibility during assigned hours with local, state and federal rules and regulations applying to Personal Care Home and UCP Residential Services.
B.
Complies with the organization policies and procedures governing the use of behavior management programs for controlling maladaptive or problem behavior.
C.
Complies with policies and procedures to ensure that confidentiality requirements are upheld.
D.
Supports and protects the fundamental human, civil, constitutional and statutory rights of clients and families as defined by agency.
E.
Demonstrates competence in handling medical emergencies in accordance with UCP policies and procedures.
F.
Reports to work promptly and on time and observes policies/procedures governing requests for annual, sick or other leave time.
G.
Obtains annual Tb test and ensures submitted to HR department.
H.
Observes all other personnel policies and works closely with supervisor to ensure compliance.
I.
Abides by code of ethics and serves as a good role model for clients.
IV. Record Keeping Responsibilities
A.
Maintains records in the home to meet local, state and federal guidelines.
B.
Develops and maintains files in a system compliant with all Medicaid, DDSN and UCP standards, directives and policies.
C.
Ensures consent and approval from HRC obtained prior to implementation of any restrictive support necessary for the individual.
D.
Maintains and updates the client database, submits monthly to the Area Director or designee.
E.
Update and renew any specialty service to each individual to include: SSI/SSA, Medicaid and waiver needed services.
F.
Makes related entries that are legible, dated, authenticated by signature and positions, in ink and without use of symbols or abbreviations.
G.
Monitors tracking records and ensures they are in accordance with Residential Plan and complies with program requirements and expectations of supervisor.

H.
Records contacts with client’s family or guardian or service coordination.
I.
Monitors current log for approved family visitations and/or outing with friends.
J.
Maintains appropriate documentation relating to health, safety and infection control.
K.
Monitor and ensure all information regarding daily activities, individuals’ needs are recorded appropriately.
L.
Participate in community outings/activities to ensure appropriate teaching of skills occurs, to include weekends and evenings.
M.
Reviews incident reports and collaborates with Community Living Liaison to ensure necessary actions/precautions taken to address issues. Follow-up with Area Director or designee, as necessary.
V. Other
A.
Work cooperatively with all agency staff, vendors and other related community agencies.
B.
Develop and maintain positive and productive relationship with individuals served, families, co-workers, and community members.
C.
Maintain objectivity in position in order to set appropriate limits while working with individuals served.
D.
Support individuals served in their personal growth and development, respecting cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and individual differences.
E.
Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, and work closely with Area Director to ensure compliance.
F.
Other duties as assigned.
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