Residential Supervisor I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Sandwich, MA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified candidates for the Residential Supervisor I (RS I) position in Sandwich, MA. This position will offer candidates extensive opportunities to learn and develop team building, supervisory, and leadership skills while working as part of a highly motivated and progressive management team. The RS I position offers candidates opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Coordinate, implement, and supervise the administrative and clinical operations of the homes, including residential program development and implementation and/or compliance of policies, regulations, and procedures.
Supervise and evaluate support staff, make personnel recommendations for hiring and promoting staff to maintain adequate staffing patterns
Ensure a safe home by participating in and supervising the day-to-day interactions and activities of the residents.
Assess individuals' needs, abilities, and the resources needed to develop therapeutic programs in community living skills.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team, coordinate, and participate in Individual Service Plan (ISP) implementation; develop, implement, and maintain data collection and records.
Monitor and evaluate the physical operation and maintenance of the setting; monitor residential budgets; maintain individuals' funds; assist individuals with expenditures and money management, and act as a liaison to adjust personnel and ensure effective communication between staff.
About the Department of Developmental Services:
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.
For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Requirements

• Knowledge of the fundamental types and barriers of mental health and developmental/intellectual disabilities
• Knowledge of principles and practices of interviewing.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job, assessing the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; overseeing work through periodic evaluations; determining subordinates training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivate subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
• Ability to gather information through questioning and observing individuals and by examining recorded documents.
• Ability to understand, explain and apply the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, process specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned residential activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with others.
• Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff members, individuals served, and the representatives of organizations.
• Ability to handle stressful and emergency situations.
• Ability to work in group situations.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to advocate for the individuals.
• Ability to facilitate groups/meetings.
• Ability to accurately record information provided orally.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage a largely administrative task load.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in precise, understandable manner.
• Applicants must have (A) at least three years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in counseling, guidance, teaching or therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or chronic mental illness, of which (B) at least one year must have been in either a supervisor or leadership capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below: I. A Bachelor’s degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services or education of people with physical and/or learning disability may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience II. A Master’s or higher degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services or education of people with physical and/or learning disability may be substituted for the required (A) experience
• Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or the equivalent from another state..

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the fundamental types and problems of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of interviewing.
• Ability to do the following: Supervise, plan, and assign work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished; Assess the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; control work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determine subordinates training needs and provide or arrange for such training; Motivate subordinates to work effectively; Determine the need for disciplinary action and either recommend or initiate disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and supervise the administrative and clinical operations of the homes, including residential program development and implementation and/or compliance of policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate support staff, make personnel recommendations for hiring and promoting staff to maintain adequate staffing patterns
• Ensure a safe home by participating in and supervising the day-to-day interactions and activities of the residents.
• Assess individuals' needs, abilities, and the resources needed to develop therapeutic programs in community living skills.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team, coordinate, and participate in Individual Service Plan (ISP) implementation; develop, implement, and maintain data collection and records.
• Monitor and evaluate the physical operation and maintenance of the setting; monitor residential budgets; maintain individuals' funds; assist individuals with expenditures and money management, and act as a liaison to adjust personnel and ensure effective communication between staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
• ALL EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND MUST HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT.

What This Job Offers

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