Supervisor

Job description

Schedule: Flexible, evenings & weekends with prior arrangement

Please submit a cover letter along with resumes

General Description: This position is responsible for providing oversight to the delivery of support services within the Adaptive Skills program; provides supervision, mentorship, and support to assigned staff (Direct Support Professionals) and individuals with developmental disabilities - school age and adults.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ensure the provision of quality support services to individuals in accordance to the established Support Plans.
• Recruit, hire, train, and routinely monitor direct support staff.
• Required understanding of family dynamics and having a family member with a significant disability.
• Identify staff training needs and arrange for appropriate ways for the needs to be met.
• Develop individualized support plans with family members, staff, and the individual. Revise annually.
• Complete Consumer Profile. Revise as needed.
• Maintain contact and communication with assigned families.
• Ensure on-going safety requirements are implemented as appropriate and needed.
• Arrange and staff regular meetings to note progress on identified goals and plans.
• Ensure ongoing funding.
• Provide back-up hands-on support, as needed.
• Complete all documentation, as required.
• Routinely monitor and train direct support staff on proper documentation
• Complete all required paperwork and reports for assigned individuals.
• Interact with Regional Center Case Managers.
• Actively participate in the Family Support Team.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Monitor support provided for quality.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications that an individual needs to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based on the department size and/or geographic location.

•Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, education, or related Human Service field.

•Two years experience providing intensive support to individuals with significant behavior challenges.

•Six (6) years of hands-on experience working with young children with developmental disabilities demonstrating significant behavior challenges may be substituted for the degree.

•Knowledge of appropriate, non-invasive behavioral supports.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

•Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

•Ability to use Smart Phone.

•Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.

•Ability to be an effective team member.

•Internalize and implement organizational culture and values.

•Valid Driver's license, a working vehicle, and proof of insurance.

Job Type: Full-time