Habilitation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Basic Function: The Habilitation Supervisor is the front-line resource for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) as they provide support and services on site and within the community. The Habilitation Supervisor works with the DSPs, providing the highest quality of support and ensuring the integrity of Habilitation Plans. With the Senior Supervisor, the Habilitation Supervisor contributes to program growth and development. 

This position requires flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide direct supervision of DSPs, including regular and frequent field observations and support across shifts, regular continuing training, and annual performance evaluations.
2. Provide direct support for individuals within Day Habilitation and Respite programs, as assigned. 
3. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services by DSPs, including encounter documentation, monthly reporting, service authorizations, and internal records auditing.
4. Attend family and Life Plan meetings and write Habilitation Plans that are appropriate to the individual’s service and choices. 
5. Work with the Senior Supervisor to ensure timely intake for individuals, and complete and timely documentation to maintain, enroll or discharge individuals from services.

Additional Functions:

1. Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Manager and the Senior Director of Program Services.
2. Adhere to safety policies and procedures. Ensure that program participants receive services in a safe environment. Encourage co-workers to follow safety policies and procedures. Report any potential unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or Safety Committee.
3. Follow current policies and procedures regarding compliance with privacy, security and corporate compliance policies. Be thoroughly familiar with department and program specific policies and procedures. Complete all required and assigned trainings.
4. Follow the Operational Values; keep agreements with coworkers and the management team, always remembering Integrity, Respect, and Communication.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor degree in Human Services preferred
• Knowledge of developmental disability systems 
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience working successfully with people with developmental disabilities; additional supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Effective and accurate verbal and written skills. Able to communicate with individuals from varied backgrounds, including individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and with professionals within and outside Inspire. Be professional in appearance, attire, attitude, and communication. Able to work collaboratively with others in a team environment; or work independently with direction. Able to remain calm and exercise sound judgment when engaged in crisis intervention. Able to function effectively under time constraints. Able to drive.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and/or stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Normal or corrective vision is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Environment: The noise level is usually low to moderate.