Supervisor of Community Services
About The Position
The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team. The Supervisor of Community Services oversees respite and grant-funded services, ensuring program objectives are met for initiatives including STAR Recreation, BFFS, and STAR. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and supervising Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), planning and scheduling staff and program activities, and providing direct support when needed. Ensures that the individuals served are provided personal choice and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible. Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in the community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. Ensure that provision of services occurs as per individual life plans and/or agency contracts. Provide crisis intervention as needed Assist with training of staff in best-practice methods Perform behavioral, Health and Safety Standards as defined in employee handbook Ensure quality assurance in the provision of services Maintain the rights of individuals being served Assist in hiring and training of staff Ensure that staff follow incident reporting guidelines as per agency policies and procedures, as well as OPWDD regulations Complete observations of DSP/Respite staff Assist with program supply orders and field trip planning Works as a Life Skills Trainer
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field
- One year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities
- A valid NYS Drivers License
Responsibilities
- Interviewing, training, and supervising Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
- Planning and scheduling staff and program activities
- Providing direct support when needed
- Ensuring that the individuals served are provided personal choice and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible
- Ensuring that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in the community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs
- Ensure that provision of services occurs as per individual life plans and/or agency contracts
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
- Assist with training of staff in best-practice methods
- Perform behavioral, Health and Safety Standards as defined in employee handbook
- Ensure quality assurance in the provision of services
- Maintain the rights of individuals being served
- Assist in hiring and training of staff
- Ensure that staff follow incident reporting guidelines as per agency policies and procedures, as well as OPWDD regulations
- Complete observations of DSP/Respite staff
- Assist with program supply orders and field trip planning
- Works as a Life Skills Trainer
Benefits
- Up to 32 days of paid time off
- 14–16 paid holidays annually
- Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
- Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
- 401K with up to 4% employer match
- Life and long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
