Residential Supervisor I

State of Massachusetts•Danvers, MA

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About The Position

This position is located in Danvers. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) would like to announce the availability of a full-time Residential Supervisor I position working in the Northeast Region for Northeast Residential Services. This position is responsible for the overall day to day management of the group home including supervision of all staff and individuals as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Will coordinate, implement, and supervise the administrative and clinical operations of the home, including residential program development. Provide staff training and assess individuals' needs, abilities, and resources to develop therapeutic programs in community living skills, participate in the interdisciplinary team, coordinate and participate in Individual Service Plan implementation. Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment Ensure the provision of appropriate individuals' services as indicated in Individual Service Plans Implement and/or ensure compliance of policies, regulations, and procedures. Promote principles of normalization and dignity and provide for the welfare of individuals by making personnel recommendations for hiring and promoting staff. Supervise and evaluate support staff and maintain adequate staffing patterns. Develop, implement, and maintain data collection and records. Monitor and evaluate the physical operation and maintenance of the residence and monitor residential budgets, maintain individuals' funds; assist individuals with expenditures and money management. Act as a liaison to adjunct personnel, ensures effective communication between staff and performs related work as required. Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Tuesday 11am-7:30pm Wednesday 9am-5:30pm Thursday 2:30pm-11pm Friday 11am-7:30pm Saturday 7am-3:30pm Days Off: Sunday/Monday This position is designated as an "EMERGENCY" Position in the Department of Developmental Service's Emergency Plan. This means that whenever the Governor declares that the Commonwealth is in a state of emergency, you will be required to report to work. 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 Pre-Hire Process: Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes: Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For technical help with MassCareers, including logging into your profile and/or resetting your password, please call the Employee Service Center at 617-979-8500 for assistance. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Requirements

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 at least one year must have been in either a supervisory capacity.
A Bachelor's degree in social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services, education of people with physical and/or learning disabilities may be substituted for two years of the required nonsupervisory experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.
A Master's or higher degree social work, rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human services or education of people with physical and/or learning disabilities may be substituted for an additional year of the required nonsupervisory experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of 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.
Satisfactory completion of a full year performance evaluation cycle.
Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, implement, and supervise the administrative and clinical operations of the home, including residential program development.
Provide staff training and assess individuals' needs, abilities, and resources to develop therapeutic programs in community living skills, participate in the interdisciplinary team, coordinate and participate in Individual Service Plan implementation.
Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment
Ensure the provision of appropriate individuals' services as indicated in Individual Service Plans
Implement and/or ensure compliance of policies, regulations, and procedures.
Promote principles of normalization and dignity and provide for the welfare of individuals by making personnel recommendations for hiring and promoting staff.
Supervise and evaluate support staff and maintain adequate staffing patterns.
Develop, implement, and maintain data collection and records.
Monitor and evaluate the physical operation and maintenance of the residence and monitor residential budgets, maintain individuals' funds; assist individuals with expenditures and money management.
Act as a liaison to adjunct personnel, ensures effective communication between staff and performs related work as required.

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