Community Habilitation Supervisor
About The Position
Community Habilitation Supervisor drives community integration and personal growth for individuals with developmental disabilities through the strategic supervision of support staff, ensuring every interaction promotes autonomy and a high quality of life. Who we are: Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Click to learn more about Wildwood Who we are looking for: We are looking for a compassionate supervisor to ensure that staff engages the Wildwood individuals we support and helps them integrate into the community in a meaningful way.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and seven -years' experience in direct support working with the developmentally disabled or related experience and/or training with at least two years of supervisory experience.
- OR Associate’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience and a year of supervisory experience.
- Word processing, E-mail and database software, apple and google suite programs.
- A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Daily access to a vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree is with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in direct support working with the developmentally disabled
Responsibilities
- Assists in coordinating, supervising, developing staff and managing work schedules.
- Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new Direct Support Professionals.
- Works collaboratively with individuals & families as appropriate, including visits, follow-up phone calls and initial meetings to connect families, individuals and the new staff providing services.
- Participates in habilitation plan development, including participation in Life Plan meetings and the person-centered planning process.
- Maintains a community-based approach and participates in activities to build competencies and integrate individuals into their communities.
- Completes, monitors and trains staff on roles and responsibilities of their job as needed per each staff
- Helps ensure appropriate safeguards for individuals are developed and maintained.
- Attends, participates and may facilitate staff meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
