Supervisor, Direct Support Professional/Emplo

Gesher Human Services•Detroit, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves recruitment, training and supervision of Direct Support Professionals who provide onsite support to individuals with disabilities who are working toward vocational and activities of daily living goals. Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
First Aid and CPR certification required.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with employers, public, customers and staff are required.
Position requires composition skills sufficient to prepare required reports.
Driving record must be sufficient to meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier.
Valid Michigan driver’s license is required as well as reliable automotive transportation.

Nice To Haves

Two years college preferred.
Three to four years related work experience with individuals with developmental, emotional and/or physical impairments preferred.
Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, task analysis and fluency in American Sign Language is a plus.
Ability to work flexible hours in the community and facility settings as well as travel to local sites in less than a day’s notice.

Responsibilities

Manage day to day operations of assigned Supported Employment and Skill Building sites.
Interview, orient, train and supervise designated staff. Complete written performance evaluations as required.
Provide ongoing feedback to staff and provide corrective action as necessary. Submit weekly time sheet information for staff payroll.
Ensure comprehensive quality standards and support services meet employer’s expectations and/or funding source requirements through file review and site visits.
Assist the Direct Support Professional/Employment (as applicable) and Case Managers in modifying the job and/or creating adaptive devices to accommodate individual participant disability.
Ensure that assigned staff are completing assigned reports/notes, trainings and timesheets on time.
Assist in identifying new Supported Employment and Skill Building sites.
Provide formal and informal in-service/training, including role modeling to employers, co-workers, and participants to facilitate social integration at the work site.
Complete data entry, reporting and data collection projects as needed.
Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.
Provide and/or supervise on-going follow along services to participants.
Transport participants using own vehicle or agency van, as needed.
Perform job coaching services as necessary.