HABILITATION SUPERVISOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Coolidge, AZ

2d•$43,680 - $47,840•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join their team as a Habilitation Supervisor. The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with flexible, high-quality, and member-driven services and supports. These services offer individuals opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and community engagement. Under direct supervision, the Habilitation Supervisor is responsible for supervising and leading the Caregivers they support by example, in addition to assisting members with their daily needs and Individualized Support Plans (ISP). Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Agency rules, regulations (including but not limited to Federal Title XIX ICF/IDD), policies, and procedures.
Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) process.
Member’s rights and advocacy.
Principals of applied behavioral management and positive behavioral supports.
Interdisciplinary process, supervisory principals, problem solving, and various training strategies.
Oral and written communication, listening, problem solving, teamwork, and team building.
Multi-tasking, prioritizing, collecting data for member program planning and mathematical calculations.
Time management, motivation, interviewing potential candidates, and supervisory techniques.
Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with members, representatives of other governmental and community organizations and the public.
Coordinating and monitoring the implementations prescribed therapeutic routines.
Evaluate staff performance, resolve problems, and promote good communication.
Manager emergency situations in an effective and professional manner.
Monitor the provision of care to individuals, including identifying problems and implementing solutions.
Manager a diverse group of staff to develop goals and teamwork within the shift to accomplish goals.
At least one year of experience working in Direct Care.
The ability to read and write in English.
A High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma.

Nice To Haves

Be willing to work weekends, holidays, overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with ICF/IID certification requirements & Managed Care surveys including ensuring staff are knowledgeable of & implement all federal and state regulations.
Models/monitors behavior to ensure all staff provide consistently high quality of care for members, (i.e., appropriate attire, skin & nail care, bathing & grooming, provision of a safe, hygienic environment, & treating members with dignity, respect, & privacy.
Completes performance evaluations; approves ETE Time Cards for staff; facilitates shift meetings; communicates with staff regarding job performance; completes work schedules and assures adequate staffing levels at all times; participates in interviews and problem-solving personnel issues.
Communicates pertinent information to staff related to their job & individuals for whom they are responsible.
Completes review of Client Incident Reports to ensure all information is accurate, complete with results sent to the supervisor.
Ensures calls are made to administrator on member incidents as required by policy during the same shift.
Ensures required documentation is completed on a daily basis (e.g., ETE Time Cards, program data, treatment sheets, member fund requests/reconciliations, etc.).
Participates in planning team meetings and medical appointments as directed by the home supervisor.
Model, monitor, and train staff to ensure compliance with Plans of Care.
Ensures monthly reports are completed and submitted timely.
Ensure provision of socialization and positive experiences in the community.
Administers medications properly upon successful completion of appropriate 16-hour medication technician or medication administration course & monitors to assure all staff are following medication procedures.
Demonstrates leadership by displaying a positive attitude, promoting teamwork, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, problem solving, giving recognition, and striving to improve services.
May perform housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and other miscellaneous duties.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities