Assistant Habilitation Supervisor

About the role

Serve as the frontline supervisor to Direct Support Professional staff working in assigned program area. Provides daily supervision and responsible for the daily operation of the day program site, working under the direction and guidance of the Habilitation Program Coordinator. Spend a majority of working hours in direct contact and interaction with Persons We Support. Ensure timely and thorough completion of all paperwork and Therap documentation for Persons We Support in assigned classrooms. Assist in the training and support of Direct Support Professional/Substitute Staff, under the direction/guidance of the Habilitation Program Coordinator to ensure staff are competent to provide services and meet the needs of people receiving services in keeping up with all regulations. Support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency. Will support the Agency’s values by working with measurable signs of PRIDE.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the implementation of goals, services, community outings, etc. with people receiving services in assigned classroom/site.
• Assist the Habilitation Program Coordinator with the interview process for prospective DSP employees.
• Recommend and be involved with all remedial assistance for assigned staff.
• As necessary, intervene in instances of insubordination and deficiencies with job performance by verbally conferring with employees and inform the Habilitation Program Coordinator immediately.
• Schedule meeting with all staff, minimally two times per month to discuss program issues, concerns, review safeguards, prepare for support meetings, address issues and review all other topics as outlined on the staff meeting minute format.
• Assist the Habilitation Program Coordinator with the completion and presentation of staff performance evaluations for those staff in assigned site.
• Required to complete agency management series.
• Review progress notes for accuracy and completion; the Habilitation Program Coordinator will be notified of all discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid waiver standards, contemporaneous documentation procedures, CQL standards and all other Arc Jefferson - St Lawrence policy and procedures.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the support team.
• Maintain good family contact, documenting all contacts with family in the Therap system on the family contact ISP program.
• Report maintenance needs to the attention of the Habilitation Program Coordinator, ensuring the maintenance of neat and attractive work areas.
• In conjunction with the Habilitation Program Coordinator and Assistant Director of Habilitation Services, request purchase of necessary program supplies.
• Ensure implementation of ISP programs and staff services.
• Participate with other members of the Support Team in the completion of initial and updating of annual comprehensive functional assessments for People We Support.
• May be required to administer medications as directed by physicians’ orders and agency policy after successfully completing the OPWDD approved medication course and be required to maintain certification.
• Ensure proper storage is available for all classroom equipment and supplies.
• Complete incident/accident reports, as requested.
• Complete attendance in Therap to ensure ability to bill for services provided.
• Complete weekly attendance summary search to be submitted and reviewed by the Habilitation Program Coordinator.
• Maintain current van certification.
• Ensure all program staff is aware of pertinent information regarding people receiving services.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Day Habilitation and agency