Summary: To assist the Residential Manager in the management of direct care staff in the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential program for each of their assigned individuals. Primary Job Responsibilities: * Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence. * Act as Shift Supervisor; directly supervise all staff in the assigned residence while on shift. * Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care. * Monitor staff performance, assist in yearly evaluation process. * Ensure employees adhere to all policies/requirements of The Guild for Human Services. * Ensure all staff implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans. * Attend training as required. * Coordinate and take individuals to Doctors' appointments. * Monitor all the individuals medications and coordinate with the pharmacy if orders are needed * Monitor and ensure that all individuals receive their prescribed medication, and that the medication administration record has been completed correctly each day. * Administer and record individuals' medications as directed during training. * Ensure all residential documentation including logs and Incident/Accident (IA) reports are completed. * Plan and implement community activities for individuals in the residence. * Monitor individual and house expenditures. * Develop and implement residential meal preparation including menu development, grocery shopping and cooking that is inclusive of all individuals who live in the home. * Attend individual's team meetings as requested. * Manage the day to day functions of the residence including crisis intervention, on-call notifications, on-shift parent/guardian communication, and individuals' programming. * Ensure the implementation of all individualized programming in accordance with each ISP and daily activity schedule. * Ensure the accurate and timely collection and summation of individuals' and house data. * Implement and record fire drills to ensure the health and safety of the individuals who live in the home. * Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the home and vehicles. * Ensure the implementation of all Guild Adult Residential Services policies and procedures. * Perform other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including weekends, holidays and inclement weather situations. * Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals. * Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs * Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job. * Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals. * Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements * Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent * Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI) * The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the residence Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, or related field preferred; * At least two years of experience in a direct-care facility, preferably in a residential setting with a similar population; education may be substituted for one year of experience. * Ability to demonstrate supervisory and administrative skills. * Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements. * MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification or the ability to obtain MAP certification within first 90 days of employment * Reliable transportation to residential homes located in Massachusetts