Assistant Habilitation Supervisor

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence•Canton, NY

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the frontline supervisor to Direct Support Professional staff working in assigned program area. Provides daily supervision and responsible for the daily operation of the day program site, working under the direction and guidance of the Habilitation Program Coordinator. Spend a majority of working hours in direct contact and interaction with Persons We Support. Ensure timely and thorough completion of all paperwork and Therap documentation for Persons We Support in assigned classrooms. Responsible for assisting in the training and support of Direct Support Professional/Substitute Staff, under the direction/guidance of the Habilitation Program Coordinator to ensure staff are competent to provide services and meet the needs of people receiving services in keeping up with all regulations. Support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency. Will support the Agency’s values by working with measurable signs of PRIDE.

Requirements

Associate Degree and one-year experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred; or a high school diploma or equivalency and two years’ experience working with the developmentally disabled required.
Valid/acceptable NYS drivers’ license.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Serve as the frontline supervisor to Direct Support Professional staff working in assigned program area, training and monitoring of programming.
Provide information to the Habilitation Program Coordinator for evaluation and corrective action as needed.
Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Work independently
Communication with Management

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree and one-year experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred.

Responsibilities

Participating with the implementation of goals, services, community outings, etc. with people receiving services in assigned classroom/site.
Assisting the Habilitation Program Coordinator with the interview process for prospective DSP employees.
Recommending and being involved with all remedial assistance for assigned staff.
Intervening in instances of insubordination and deficiencies with job performance by verbally conferring with employees and informing the Habilitation Program Coordinator immediately.
Scheduling meetings with all staff, minimally two times per month to discuss program issues, concerns, review safeguards, prepare for support meetings, address issues and review all other topics as outlined on the staff meeting minute format.
Assisting the Habilitation Program Coordinator with the completion and presentation of staff performance evaluations for those staff in assigned site.
Completing agency management series.
Reviewing progress notes for accuracy and completion. Notifying the Responsible Habilitation Program Coordinator of all discrepancies. Ensuring compliance with Medicaid waiver standards, contemporaneous documentation procedures, CQL standards and all other Arc Jefferson-St Lawrence policy and procedures.
Maintaining positive working relationships with all members of the support team.
Maintaining good family contact, documenting all contacts with family in the Therap system on the family contact ISP program.
Reporting maintenance needs to the attention of the Habilitation Program Coordinator, ensuring the maintenance of neat and attractive work areas.
In conjunction with the Habilitation Program Coordinator and Assistant Director of Habilitation Services, requesting purchase of necessary program supplies.
Ensuring implementation of ISP programs and staff services.
Participating with other members of the Support Team in the completion of initial and updating of annual comprehensive functional assessments for People We Support.
Administering medications as directed by physicians’ orders and agency policy after successfully completing the OPWDD approved medication course and maintaining certification.
Ensuring proper storage is available for all classroom equipment and supplies.
Completing incident/accident reports, as requested.
Completing attendance in Therap to ensure ability to bill for services provided.
Completing weekly attendance summary search to be submitted and reviewed by the Habilitation Program Coordinator.
Maintaining current van certification.
Ensuring all program staff is aware of pertinent information regarding people receiving services. Demonstrating a working knowledge of all Day Habilitation and agency regulations.
Regularly monitoring and reviewing all personal funds for People We Support and program money on site as outlined in Day Habilitation procedures. Reviewing all of the ledgers.
Participating with quarterly money audits completed by the Accounting Department.
Ensuring the daily completion of the Day Habilitation daily assignment sheet, with review and approval to be completed by the Habilitation Program Coordinator.
Completing Fire Drill forms each time a drill is completed. Submitting to the Assistant Director of Habilitation Services for review and signature.
Ensuring completion and accuracy of the Vehicle Mileage and Data form each time a vehicle is utilized. Submitting to Habilitation Program Coordinator at the end of each month.
Performing or ensuring the completion of the Protecting the Workplace checklist on a daily basis to minimize and address any possible safety hazards and to ensure all equipment is being utilized safely and properly.
Promoting a person-centered philosophy.
Participating with bus aide duty, as assigned.
Providing assistance and behavioral management to ensure safe transport of all passengers.
Assisting passengers on and off the vehicle if required.
Assisting passengers with seat belts when applicable.
Monitoring behavioral situations during transport in accordance with SCIP-R procedures.
Assisting the driver during an emergency as per established emergency guidelines.
Performing a walk-through of the vehicle at completion of each run to establish all persons and belongings are off the vehicle.
Ensuring vehicle is clean, wheelchair straps have been placed in proper area and the vehicle is in good repair and operational order when using Agency vehicles to transport people to and from day program or any community activity. Reporting all concerns to supervisor/administrator and Transportation Department immediately.