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Summary The function of this position is to provide on-site and off-site supervision and assume oversight responsibility for the daily operation and provision of services (including transportation) and to develop and implement curriculum and activities consistent with best practices that include community engagement, vocational opportunities, and person-centered planning. Facilitate and participate in team meetings and activities that support individuals who attend the program. Assure that health, safety and welfare is protected for individuals who participate in the day program activities. Promote and enhance the involvement of guardians, family, community and other service providers. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Directly supervise and conduct performance appraisals for all ADS staff. Facilitate the development of skills and knowledge of all direct report staff Identify the personal, vocational, social and community interests, strengths and needs of persons served and develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program curriculum to meet these interests. Provide vocational opportunities, including volunteer experiences in the community and with other community groups/members. Develop daily, weekly and monthly activity plans that focus on person centered planning goals, community engagement, cultural experiences and development of skills for participants. Responsible for oversight of the daily upkeep of the facility with regards to security, safety, cleanliness and maintenance. Generates work orders as needed. Responsible for management of the vehicles used by the facility. Assures they are maintained in cooperation with fleet management arrangements, assures daily inspections, current licenses and tags are in place and that drivers are properly trained. Provide driver training, as authorized by GESMV, supervises scheduling and routing of vehicles on a daily basis. Maintains own credentials to drive and drives, as needed to maintain program operation. Establish and maintain on-going communication with parents, guardians, residential providers, county service coordinators and all other team members. Attend team meetings, when necessary, off site and outside of program day schedule. Direct the duties of Activity Specialists. Assures completion and approves bi-weekly payroll for staff and consumers at site. Oversees the personal assistance /care and individual and group instruction to participants and directly participates as needed and according to individual’s daily schedule. Assures the collection, distribution, expenditure and storage of petty cash according to established procedures. Make referrals, as assigned, to all professional consultants as deemed necessary by the participant’s planning team. Attends IP meetings regarding consumers overall plan and progress. Provides follow up, implementation and documentation to team as required. Leads the program staff in the planning and implementation of behavior strategies and plans. Leads the staff during crisis situations and assures follow up and prevention plans after crisis situations. Participate in all staff meetings, regularly scheduled supervisory meetings and all mandatory in-services. Meet regularly with direct support staff to review procedures, scheduled activities, progress of participants and intervention and instructional strategies. Responsible for meeting state and federal requirements, preparing for audits and implementing new rules, as well as all program and agency policies and procedures. Assume other duties as directed by the Director of DD services and/or DD Supervisor II Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, HIPAA, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards. Supervisory Responsibilities None Education Requirements Degree in Special Education or related Human Services field plus two years’ experience working with individuals with MR/DD required, prefer experience in teaching and or case management. Experience Requirements At least 2 years demonstrated Supervisory experience required. Experience working with individuals with MR/DD required. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources. Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens. Skills & Abilities Use of discretion and independent judgment in oversight responsibilities and the delivery of services required. Ability to provide therapeutic interventions during crisis situations and to effectively communicate with both verbal and non-verbal individuals. Ability to encourage and enhance involvement with guardians, families, significant others, community and other service providers. This person must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the needs of others. Must be willing to take training in the field of DD, Aging or other related area. Uncompromising ethics and integrity. Ability to deal with daily operational challenges in a fast-paced environment. Must have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must possess excellent customer service, organizational, writing, and reading skills. Must be self-motivated. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
