Residential Supervisor I

About the role

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified candidates for the Residential Supervisor I (RS I) position. This position offers extensive opportunities to learn and develop team building, supervisory, and leadership skills while working as part of a highly motivated and progressive management team. The RS I position provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and supervise the administrative and clinical operations of the homes, including residential program development and implementation and/or compliance of policies, regulations, and procedures
• Supervise and evaluate support staff, make personnel recommendations for hiring and promoting staff to maintain adequate staffing patterns
• Ensure a safe home by participating in and supervising the day-to-day interactions and activities of the residents
• Assess individuals' needs, abilities, and the resources needed to develop therapeutic programs in community living skills
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team, coordinate, and participate in Individual Service Plan (ISP) implementation; develop, implement, and maintain data collection and records
• Monitor and evaluate the physical operation and maintenance of the setting; monitor residential budgets; maintain individuals' funds; assist individuals with expenditures and money management
• Act as a liaison to adjust personnel and ensure effective communication between staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the fundamental types and problems of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of interviewing
• Ability to:
  • Supervise, plan, and assign work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished
  • Assess the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; control work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations
  • Determine subordinates' training needs and provide or arrange for such training
  • Motivate subordinates to work effectively
  • Determine the need for disciplinary action and either recommend or initiate disciplinary action

Minimum Entrance Requirements

At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in counseling, guidance, teaching, or therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or chronic mental illness, of which at least one year must have been in either a supervisory capacity.

Substitutions

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services, education of people with physical and/or learning disabilities may be substituted for two years of the required nonsupervisory experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience
• A Master's or higher degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services or education of people with physical and/or learning disabilities may be substituted for an additional year of the required nonsupervisory experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience
• One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed
• No substitution will be permitted for the required supervisory experience

Licenses

Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or the equivalent from another state.

Schedule

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Days off: Sunday/Monday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program.

Pay

$67,846.74