Residential Supervisor II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Taunton, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking to fill a Residential Supervisor II position. The Residential Supervisor II is responsible for supervising two residential homes located in Taunton, MA. 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.

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.
Ability to work with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and/or who exhibit emotional/behavioral challenges.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
At least four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in counseling, guidance, teaching or therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
At least two years must have been in a supervisor capacity.
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.
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 three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
DSW II, III, and IV experience will count as creditable service towards parts (A) and (B).
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

Familiarity with Microsoft programs.
Experience working with individuals have Intellectual Disabilities; Skills using communication styles and/or augmentative communication systems.

Responsibilities

Supervising two residential homes.
Supervision, training, evaluation, and scheduling of approximately 25 direct support staff.
Implement consumer individual service plans (ISP).
Provide direct support as needed to enhance the fulfillment of the consumer’s human rights, individual control, and community membership.
Monitor residential and consumer funds.
Oversee consumer health coordination with nursing supports.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Department regulations, policies, and procedures.