Staff Supervisor
About the role
The Staff Supervisor monitors and provides day-to-day supervision to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in a DDM program (Group Home, Day Services, Community Engagement, etc.). This includes coordination of services and supports for all individuals receiving DDM services, such as maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, providing opportunities for individuals to maximize physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth. The Staff Supervisor models a person-centered philosophy, strengths-based approach, celebration of abilities, and provides coaching, teaching, and mentoring to DSPs. The Staff Supervisor is responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations of the program including overall supervision, scheduling, and training of DSPs.
Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day oversight to ensure appropriate staffing levels and activities that promote an organized and positive environment.
- Twenty-four-hour emergency availability for DSPs.
- Makes independent decisions regarding best practices, quality assurance, risk management and problem solving.
- In partnership with supervisor, has working knowledge of 12VAC35-105; 12VAC35-115; and 12VAC35-122. This includes promoting rights, reporting serious incidents and general compliance with all regulations, D