Program Supervisor

YAI • Clifton, NJ

11d

About The Position

The Program Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and habilitation of the people supported by the agency, consistent with agency philosophy and department practices. This role involves providing appropriate supervision, leading interdisciplinary teams, fostering professional development among staff, and overseeing program operations, including financial and record-keeping systems. The Program Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a positive and compliant work environment, supporting staff, and ensuring the needs of individuals are met.

Requirements

• Prior supervisory experience required
• BA/BS strongly preferred
• Prior Direct Support Professional experience preferred
• Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferred
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed writing skills
• Takes initiative
• Highly flexible personality type
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processes

Nice To Haves

• Valid Driver's License preferred depending on location
• Flexibility to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours

Responsibilities

• Ensuring health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support consistent with agency philosophy and department practices.
• Ensuring the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the residence, day program or community to ensure and protect the health and/or safety of the people we support.
• Providing program/floor coverage, when necessary.
• Promoting and maintaining the excellence of the programs.
• Developing professional, empathic relationships with family members ensuring they are included in the team process.
• Leading and facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings and staff meetings to ensure effective communication.
• Attending regional and agency supervisor meeting or as directed by your supervisor.
• Attending and actively participating in the planning meeting for the people we support.
• Fostering interagency collaboration.
• Bringing the organizational culture to life.
• Ensuring a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.
• Playing an active role in the hiring process; interviewing and selecting appropriate staff based on program needs.
• Maintaining direct relationship with staff.
• Building staff morale.
• Fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
• Supervising staff to ensure they are meeting the needs of the people we support and agency standards.
• Utilizing participatory management.
• Fostering the Open-Door Policy.
• Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities.
• Fostering communication and maintaining professional relationships between relevant supports including those within the program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency.
• Overseeing all financial systems, maintaining records for the people we support and program expenditures.
• Operating the program within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintaining a safe environment for staff and the people we support and reporting any hazardous conditions.
• Ensuring the completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment. This includes but is not limited to medical records, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, and all written communication systems.
• Reporting and monitoring incidents, as well as assist with the investigative process.
• Performing responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department, under the supervision of your supervisor/manager.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level