Day Habilitation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Primary duties of the Day Habilitation (DH) Supervisor include overseeing the day-to-day operations of Child & Family Support Services? (CFSS) DH Program. The DH Supervisor ensures the efficient, safe, and productive daily environment for participants at the center and in the community, when necessary. The DH Supervisor will supervise, coach, mentor, inspire, and guide Waiver Service Providers (WSPs) in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence so that each individual is provided with meaningful and respectful care appropriate to their individual needs. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Approve the daily schedule of activities for participants in the Day Habilitation (DH) program, both at the activity center and in the community

• Oversee daily activities of the DH program in the community, as needed

• Ensure that the DH Program is appropriately staffed on a daily basis

• Provide support to Waiver Service Providers (WSPs) when targeting person-centered goals

• Ensure goals are in-line with each individual?s valued outcomes

• Ensure a person-centered approach is used in all aspects of service delivery

• Collaborate with the Assistant DH Supervisor to complete annual performance evaluations for WSPs in the DH Program

• Maintain files and ensure they are up to the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities? (OPWDD) audit standards

• Schedule and lead regular staff meetings

• Monitor attendance of participants of the DH program and of WSPs

• Attend Individualized Service Plan (ISP), Life Plan, and DH Plan meetings for individuals participating in the DH program

• Participate in professional development upon request

• Promote staff development by providing WSPs with training/workshop opportunities in the community

• Provide immediate protective oversight of any individual supported through the day services department that is suspected of being abused, neglected, or mistreated

• Adhere to OPWDD and the Justice Center?s regulations as they pertain to incident management and report incidents immediately to the Assistant Director of Program Development

BILLING, FINANCES & COMPLIANCE

• Approve WSP bi-weekly payroll hours via Paychex

• Monitor and process bi-weekly billing in conjunction with the Fiscal Department

• Monitor petty cash and purchase orders in conjunction with the Fiscal Department

• Collaborate with state agencies, OPWDD, and/or other regulatory departments during internal/external audits

INTAKE

• Provide initial training and orientation to all new WSPs in the DH program, including a review of each assigned file

• Collaborate with the Human Resources Department on full-cycle recruitment efforts, including interviewing, on-boarding, and termination of program employees and volunteers

• Oversee intake, placement, and discharge of individuals participating in the DH program

SUPERVISION ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Prepare written reports as needed, including: monthly reports of program operations, quarterly quality assurance reports, regulatory agency reports and required submissions

• Maintain partnerships with local community members, vendors, and advocates

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

• Serve as a role model for all agency staff by promoting the agency?s mission, vision, and values.

• Foster program-wide cooperation and teamwork through the use of positive and constructive communication techniques.

• Maintain confidentiality in regard to all people supported and personnel records

• Maintain professional relationships with individuals served, staff members, co-workers and representatives from other agencies

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace