The PCA Supervisor shall have the following qualifications:
- At least two (2) years supervisory experience in programs dealing with
elderly and disabled individuals and meet one (1) of the following
requirements:
a. A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or a related profession, with one
year of direct experience working with aged and disabled participants,
b. A Licensed Registered Nurse (R.N.) or Licensed Practical Nurse
(L.P.N.), with one year of direct experience working with aged and
disabled participants, and two years of supervisory experience, or
c. A high school diploma with four years of direct experience working
with the aged and disabled participants, and two years of supervisory
experience.
Responsibilities for the PCS Supervisor include but are not limited to: - Supervising no more than twenty (20) full-time PCA Staff;
- Reviewing and approving service plans;
- Receiving and processing requests for service;
- Observing and evaluating the PCA performing assigned tasks in the
participants home; - Perform supervised (worker is present) visits in the person’s home and
unsupervised (worker is not present) visits which may be performed in the
person’s home or by phone, alternating on a biweekly basis to assure
services and care are provided according to the PSS. Note: At least one of
the visits per month must be completed in the person’s home while the
worker is present. All supervisory contacts/visits must be documented and
maintained in the provider’s records. - Being accessible to PCA Staff for emergencies, case reviews, conferences,
and problem solving; - Interpreting agency policies and procedures relating to the PCS program;
- Preparing, submitting, or maintaining appropriate records and reports;
- Planning, coordinating, and recording ongoing in-service training for the
PCA Staff. - Reporting directly to the Agency’s Director;
- Maintaining the regular, routine, activities of the PCS services program in
the absence of the Director.