Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 (35 Hour)

DDS South Region•New London, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals in a residential living program while leading and guiding a team of committed staff. The successful candidate will help ensure high-quality care, safe operations, and compliance with state and federal regulations, while fostering a supportive and respectful environment for both individuals served and staff. If you are passionate about leadership, teamwork, and improving the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities at the level of a Developmental Services Worker 2.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel.
Experience communicating, interacting with, and explaining information to internal partners, external partners, and the public in a professional capacity.
Experience identifying community resources for individuals with disabilities.
Experience assisting individuals to develop life skills.
Experience effectively developing plans to prioritize work and assignments.
Experience with oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders, including: guardians, doctors, teams and external programs.
Experience supervising staff in supportive roles.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises or assists in supervision of a residential living program including assigning work and evaluating staff performance
Assists in development of policies, programs and operational procedures
Directs implementation of these policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and needs of individuals
Arranges for fire drills and safety inspections
Supervises staff by directing and advising them on work, reviewing reports and conferring with them on daily operational, disciplinary and special problems
Arranges for and coordinates provision of appropriate supportive care services such as housekeeping, dietary, maintenance and laundry
Secures and distributes supplies and equipment for teaching strategies and individuals personal needs
Arranges for individual transportation
Monitors individual fund spending
Assists in unit response to surveys and inspections
Coordinates, evaluates and may participate in residential care program within unit including care, feeding, clothing and treatment of individuals
May provide orientation and in-service training to subordinate staff
May complete and review for accuracy a variety of reports, notes, logs and requisitions, etc.
May design and write residential living programs
May attend interdisciplinary team and administrative meetings
May coordinate community support services for individuals
May administer first aid in emergency situations
Performs related duties as required