PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To provide supervision of programs both on site and in the field for multiple HUB sites in Long Island.REPORTS TO: Assistant Day Habilitation DirectorSUPERVISES: Day Habilitation SpecialistsSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES -
- Interview, screen, and evaluate staff to provide Day Habilitation services.
- Provide supervision to staff during shift, including assigning responsibilities, changing responsibilities and/or assigned individuals as needed.
- Ensure program operates in accordance with pertinent regulations and agency policy and procedure.
- Ensure all individuals' treatment plans are followed appropriately.
- Attend and contribute to Critical Behavior Review meetings as it pertains to individuals attending the program.
- Provide direct support services as needed.
- Provide direct observation of staff implementing staff actions
- Monitor individuals' health and safety throughout the shift.
- Ensure that planned activities for community integration and/or recreation are completed and documented appropriately. Create and distribute weekly calendar of activities.
- Ensure completion of all documentation in accordance with regulations and agency procedures.
- Ensure that all prescribed reporting procedures are followed accurately and within appropriate time frames.
- Ensure all regulations, agency procedures, and notifications are followed in regard to incident management. Ensure completion of appropriate documentation of same.
- Ensure that the daily schedule and routines are followed.
- Provide support to staff at multiple HUB sites on an on-going basis, including potential and actual crises.
- Assist in training staff in implementation of individuals' treatment plans.
- Model calmness and assurance in order to set a tone of stability and control in daily activities as well as in crisis situations for both individuals served and staff.
- Model appropriate interactions with individuals, staff, family members, community members, etc. at all times
- Attend program individual screenings and Life Plan meetings (every six months)
- Write Staff Action Plans and ensure documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- Review of daily and monthly summaries
- Work hand-in-hand with staff and individuals in the field during program hours as needed.
- Within 60 days of hire obtain and maintain AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Conduct initial and annual evaluations of staff.
- Maintain census to optimize funding.
- Encourage staff career development through LMS trainings
- Work with Assistant Director on development, training and rollout of electronic health record.
- All other duties requested by the Assistant Director or administration.
QUALIFICATIONS -- High School Diploma required; Associates/Bachelor's preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of OPWDD regulations
- Good management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities
- Computer literate.
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS -Provide supervision in a positive and supportive manner. Maintain positive relationships with other departments and families both in and outside of SCO.In addition, must possess the following characteristics:
- Be a team player.
- Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and individuals within the organization. Ensure respect, diversity and inclusivity of the staff working in the day hab hub with SCO.
- Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
- Be able to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
WORKING CONDITIONS - 35 hour/week, both on site and in the field. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY - Responsible for supervision of all aspects of the shift.