Developmental Disability Day Support Supervisor

About the role

The Developmental Disability Day Support Supervisor assists in directing, coordinating and supervising the DCHS ID Vocational Services Program designed to provide employment options and community inclusion to developmentally disabled adults. The incumbent participates in implementing program policies and plans; performs a limited amount of direct support; conducting research to identify new program opportunities; making presentations to private industry, government agencies and the community to solicit contract work or program participation; designing assessment tools; planning, assigning, reviewing work of on-site supervisors; designing jobs based on task analysis; serving as liaison between the City and participating companies/agencies; resolving operating, administrative, and client problems; negotiating contracts and agreements; developing and monitoring participants behavior and employment plans; and training and counseling participants and their families or care providers.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews work of Direct Support Technicians
• Participates in the hiring, supervising, and training of all Direct Support Technicians staff
• Acts for the Vocational Services Coordinator in the event of his/her absence or position vacancy
• Oversees and participates in job design, task analysis, development of time standards, and development of methods for tracking worker outcomes
• Monitors the results of time studies which determine piece rate and prorated hourly wages to be paid to workers with disabilities to ensure compliance with Department of Labor and program requirements
• Assists with the Development of program policies and procedures and monitors staff compliance where applicable
• Facilitates and coordinates interactive working relationships with a wide range of City, local, regional, state and federal organizations/agencies
• Ensures program compliance with established standards, City requirements, and regulatory agency requirements
• Provides assistance to program staff to facilitate worker employment within competitive jobs, enclaves, and crews
• Designs, or participates in the design, of assessment tools and screens and evaluates potential workers
• Refers individuals to other programs as needed
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with contractor/employer/host company as well as with federal, state and local agencies
• Conducts market studies and similar research to identify and evaluate potential program participants
• Prepares and issues invoices, client/Staff payroll and maintains accounts receivable/payroll ledger
• Ensures security and maintenance of personnel files for employees and clients
• Develops or participates in the development of the program plans
• Participates in the preparation and negotiation of contracts
• Provides behavior management and crisis intervention services
• Provides direct supervision of disabled clients in the absence of subordinates
• Participates in developing long-range plans for all program areas
• Maintains client records according to CARF standards, Departmental Standards, and State Licensure
• Writes progress notes, treatment plans, documents incidents, events
• Provides program and consumers' information to involved individuals and agencies
• Interchangeably provides back up supervision for both the ID Day Support and ID Employment program
• Adheres to all HCSB setting requirements
• Supports individuals in their desires to participate in the community providing opportunities for new experiences using the philosophy and practice of person-centered thinking

Requirements

• Four-Year College Degree
• Three years of experience working in vocational or other programs with individuals with severe/profound disabilities
• Some experience shall have involved working in a supervisory and administrative capacity
• Completion of college-level courses in psychology, sociology, rehabilitation, education, special education, or a related field
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a program with Individuals with an intellectual disability
• Prior experience working in either a supported employment program or a day support program
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of residence
• At least two years of progressive leadership experience, including direct supervision of 10 or more employees
• At least one year of experience using WAMS

Schedule

On-Site, Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM