Program Supervisor-LCE

Chimes•Nottingham, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — is delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Requirements

An Associate Degree is required.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Must have a car and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the agency’s insurance carrier and policy.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in a related area is preferred.
Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision, training, coaching, discipline, and performance evaluation to an assigned group of staff and persons served.
Provides feedback and discipline, along with the Assistant Director, when appropriate.
Verifies the staff attendance and ensures the staff is providing active support for all people assigned.
Ensures there is adequate staff in attendance at the program and obtains temporary staff or alternate staffing options when needed.
Assesses the need for adaptive equipment to enhance people’s productivity/activity level and makes appropriate referrals and suggestions to the appropriate manager.
Confirms that adequate materials are in place at the start of each shift and throughout the program time.
Documents incidents as needed.
Uses crisis intervention skills in emergencies when needed.
Responsible for staff development, including program orientation, completion of training, and ongoing learning of direct support staff.
Works with the Assistant Director and implements strategies to reduce turnover.
Conducts visits and/or inspections of assigned areas to ensure all contractual specifications are being met.
Familiar with all DOL regulations as relating to persons served and ensures they are all being met.
Serves as a positive role model for other employees in the program.