Ola Lawal

Staff Related Tasks:

• Provided administrative oversight to all staff issues including, but not limited to, hiring, supervising, mentoring, disciplining and discharging staff.
• Completed all annual performance appraisals in a timely manner.
• Assisted with scheduling and filling shifts and monitoring payroll.
• Offered crisis and staff support as needed. Home
• Ensured that staff remains in compliance with training and driving requirements.
• Provided regular supervision, on the job training/coaching, and feedback to staff during and off shift as needed.
• Held home teams meetings, at a minimum, once per month to discuss issues pertaining to the home and the youth.
• Accountable for the completion of all shift documentation including but not limited to Shift Summaries, Home Logs, Transportation Logs, ABC sheets, MARs, Temperature Logs, Food Service Logs, and sign in/sign out sheets.
• Completed ADP, LOA, and coordinates other staff related needs/issues with HR.
• Responsible for being available to the home for front line support and back-up in accordance with the on-call schedule.
• Participated in an on-call and on campus rotation for management of campus (manager in charge (MIC) and Manager On Call (MOC).
• Maintained optimal relationship with DSPs working in his/her home and develops a “team” approach.
• Conducted staff training as needed and/or ensures that the staff trainings needs are met to work with the youth in the home.
• Assisted in completing on the job training packets for new staff members.
• Provided administrative oversight to all home activities including, but not limited to, reviewing the daily home log, youth’s binders, and all appointments for the youth living in the home.
• Prepared and maintains a routine milieu programming schedule and ensures that staff members are following and implementing the schedule through direct observation and random checks. Ensures that all off unplanned off campus activities are approved by the Home Manager.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to residents' needs.
• Oversaw daily operations of residential home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinated with the clinical therapist and case manager to implement individual schedules in line with the milieu schedule, as clinically appropriate.
• Ensured that ratios support schedules provided for optimal engagement for the youth as well as the DSPs.
• Maintained accountability for staff and child whereabouts on and off grounds.
• Collaborated closely with the clinical therapist and the case manager to familiarize himself/herself with treatment goals for each youth in the home and to ensure that youth’s treatment goals are met and that the youth is making progress.
• Participated in meetings relevant to youth’s progress in treatment, as needed.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the home meets regulatory requirements.
• Maintained optimal and professional relationships with the youth and their family members. Maintains contact with parent/guardian when issues with their youth arise.
• Ensureeed that the home maintains optimum health and safety for residents and staff members.
• Monitored environmental needs, such as conditions of the home furniture, play materials, cleaning supplies, bedding, appliances and reports needs to appropriate personnel and ensures that all needs are met in a timely manner. If problems occur, these are reported to the Assistant Director and/or Program Administrator of Children’s Residential Services immediately.

Staff Related Tasks:

• Provides administrative oversight to all staff issues including, but not limited to, hiring, supervising, mentoring, disciplining and discharging staff.
• Completes all annual performance appraisals in a timely manner.
• Assists with scheduling and filling shifts and monitoring payroll.
• Offers crisis and staff support as needed. Home
• Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing coverage and enhancing team productivity.
• Ensures that staff remains in compliance with training and driving requirements.
• Provides regular supervision, on the job training/coaching, and feedback to staff during and off shift as needed.
• Holds home teams meetings, at a minimum, once per month to discuss issues pertaining to the home and the youth.
• Accountable for the completion of all shift documentation including but not limited to Shift Summaries, Home Logs, Transportation Logs, ABC sheets, MARs, Temperature Logs, Food Service Logs, and sign in/sign out sheets.
• Completes ADP, LOA, and coordinates other staff related needs/issues with HR.
• Responsible for being available to the home for front line support and back-up in accordance with the on-call schedule.
• Participates in an on-call and on campus rotation for management of campus (manager in charge (MIC) and Manager On Call (MOC).
• Maintains optimal relationship with DSPs working in his/her home and develops a “team” approach.
• Conducts staff training as needed and/or ensures that the staff trainings needs are met to work with the youth in the home.
• Assists in completing on the job training packets for new staff members

Programming:

• Provides administrative oversight to all home activities including, but not limited to, reviewing the daily home log, youth’s binders, and all appointments for the youth living in the home.
• Prepares and maintains a routine milieu programming schedule and ensures that staff members are following and implementing the schedule through direct observation and random checks. Ensures that all off unplanned off campus activities are approved by the Home Manager.
• Coordinates with the clinical therapist and case manager to implement individual schedules in line with the milieu schedule, as clinically appropriate.
• Ensures that ratios support schedules provided for optimal engagement for the youth as well as the DSPs.
• Maintains accountability for staff and child whereabouts on and off grounds.
• Collaborates closely with the clinical therapist and the case manager to familiarize himself/herself with treatment goals for each youth in the home and to ensure that youth’s treatment goals are met and that the youth is making progress.
• Participates in meetings relevant to youth’s progress in treatment, as needed.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure that the home meets regulatory requirements.
• Maintains optimal and professional relationships with the youth and their family members. Maintains contact with parent/guardian when issues with their youth arise.
• Ensures that the home maintains optimum health and safety for residents and staff members.
• Monitors environmental needs, such as conditions of the home furniture, play materials, cleaning supplies, bedding, appliances and reports needs to appropriate personnel and ensures that all needs are met in a timely manner. If problems occur, these are reported to the Assistant Director and/or Program Administrator of Children’s Residential Services immediately.
• Completes and monitors all corrective action plans from routine environmental checks.
• Monitors the safety of outside play materials and play areas.
• Maintains accountability for environmental tasks, such as cleanliness of hygiene bins, completion of laundry and tracks youth’s clothing by marking each article of clothing with each youth’s name.
• Ensures that any and all issues with the home assigned vehicles are reported to the appropriate department.
• Maintains financial responsibility for their home by returning the home debit card with receipts following each purchase, requesting funds in a timely manner, and with supporting documentation.
• Ensures that youth’s SSI funds are spent responsibly with the assistance of the case manager and clinical therapist.
• Manages monthly budget by tracking revenue and expenses. Participates in monthly financial review of his/her home.
• Completed and monitors all corrective action plans from routine environmental checks.
• Monitored the safety of outside play materials and play areas.
• Maintained accountability for environmental tasks, such as cleanliness of hygiene bins, completion of laundry and tracks youth’s clothing by marking each article of clothing with each youth’s name.
• Ensured that any and all issues with the home assigned vehicles are reported to the appropriate department.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Maintained financial responsibility for their home by returning the home debit card with receipts following each purchase, requesting funds in a timely manner, and with supporting documentation.
• Ensured that youth’s SSI funds are spent responsibly with the assistance of the case manager and clinical therapist.
• Managed monthly budget by tracking revenue and expenses. Participates in monthly financial review of his/her home.

• Developed individualized behavior intervention plans for clients in the high intense homes, enhancing engagement and support.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and implement strategies effectively.
• Trained new staff on behavior management techniques, promoting consistency across care environments.
• Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis, ensuring adherence to treatment goals.
• Conducted crisis interventions in the high intense homes as needed, maintaining safety and stability in challenging situations.
• Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual clients.
• Implement proactive crisis intervention training.
• Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned clients.
• Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
• Improved clients behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.

• Facilitated daily living activities to enhance client independence and quality of life.
• Developed individualized support plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Implemented behavioral intervention strategies to promote positive outcomes for clients.
• Trained and mentored new staff on best practices and client care protocols.
• Organized recreational activities to foster social skills and community engagement among clients.
• Advocated for client needs, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
• Collaborated with families to provide updates on client development and address concerns effectively.
• Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
• Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
• Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
• Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
• Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
• Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
• Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.