Assistant Supervisor - SDP

Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc•Rochester, NY

6d•$21 - $26

About The Position

Empowering People's Independence (EPI) provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. We are committed to empowering people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and aspirations, and to live their lives to the fullest while maintaining a safe working environment. The primary function of this role is to assist in the facilitation of the AM & PM activities of the Structured Day program.

Requirements

Minimum High School Degree or GED with five (5) years of experience in human service field & three (3) years supervisory experience.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License. A valid license is required to operate company vehicles.
Mature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate, resolve issues, and maintain confidentiality.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines.
Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors’ names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters.
Must be willing to complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), at time of hire and annually thereafter
Must adhere to all company policies & department procedures at all times & ensure compliance with direct report.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred with one (1) year experience in the human service field & one (1) year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide protective oversight and supervision for individuals assigned.
Assist participants with daily goals, including eating, mobility, and personal care needs (hygiene, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating).
Collaborate with team in addressing sudden changes and/or emergencies that may arise.
Follow the highest safety standards and promote workplace safety.
Communicate significant participant changes or challenges with Supervisor, family/caregivers, and Service Coordinators.
Maintain the physical space to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants.
Ensure shift has proper staffing coverage; provide direct coverage as needed to maintain required support levels.
Monitor all program and funder-required documentation; follow up on employee documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure all required reports are completed per specification.
Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel.
Organize on-site and off-site community activities and events, including trips and volunteer opportunities.
Utilize existing community resources to improve program and encourage participant engagement.
Collaborate with team in implementing and orchestrating the day’s activities and communicating any modifications needed, ensuring a quality program is offered daily.
Facilitates participant group discussions and activities and participates in community trips.
Provides assistance and instruction services daily to achieve the participant’s goals and objectives, provide support and assistance to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
Works with the participant’s support team to continually assess needs, progress, and barriers.
Maintains the health and well- being of people supported.
Plans activities and events within established budget.
Develops a monthly calendar /program of activities that is person -centered and therapeutic in nature, such as art, exercise, music, activities involving hand-to-eye coordination, easy math, word games both individual and group, sensory activities, such as cooking/food, aromatherapy, and tactile activities such as gardening, clay, sand.
Participates in On-Call rotation as scheduled.
Follow up on team documentation to ensure its accurate and up to date.
Provides specific training to DSPs as requested/required.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Structured Day Program Supervisor and/or designee within scope of practice.