Developmental Disability (DD) Supervisor - Residential Based (3462)
About The Position
Appalachian Community Services provides Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disability services to individuals, families, and communities within the seven western counties of North Carolina. We provide a wide range of walk-in, psychiatric, substance abuse, and crisis services to adults and children. We are actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Developmental Disability (DD) Supervisor - Residential Based to join our team full-time. This role is essential to our mission, providing therapy, crisis support, and service coordination for mental health clients in a variety of settings. As a Developmental Disability (DD) Supervisor - Residential Based with ACS, you will oversee daily operations in residential programs, maintain accreditation readiness, and support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use needs through coordination of services and person-centered planning.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a field other than human services with 4 years experience working with the MH/SA/DD population to be served.
- A bachelor’s degree in human services with 2 years experience working with the population served.
- A master’s degree in human services with 1 year experience working with population served.
- A professionally licensed clinician
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing if driving a personal and/or company owned vehicle in the course of work.
- CPR & CPI certification required (will be provided post hire if not already certified)
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support residential direct care staff, including conducting supervision meetings, reviewing documentation, approving timesheets, and ensuring compliance with training requirements.
- Provide coaching, orientation, and ongoing professional development for staff.
- Ensure residential facilities meet regulatory, safety, and sanitation standards through regular inspections and documentation.
- Monitor medication storage and facility/vehicle safety, reporting issues to management as needed.
- Maintain accreditation readiness through documentation reviews, policy updates, and quality assurance activities.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Person-Centered Plans (PCPs), including updates every 90 days and facilitation of PCP meetings.
- Provide service coordination, link individuals and families to community resources, and facilitate authorizations with the MCO or funding source.
- Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards.
- Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level).
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
