Description

This individual will provide administrative/clinical leadership and supervision to the Supports Coordinators on their team. Coordinates the activity of the team and assists the Director and Manager as per assignment.

Supervision Received:

• This individual performs duties independently reporting directly to the Unit Manager

Supervision Exercised:

• Supervises Supports Coordinators within the unit

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with a major coursework in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology, Criminal Justice or other related social sciences.
• Two years experience as a Supports Coordinator; or have a combination of experience and education equaling at least six years of experience in public or private social work including at least 24 college-level credit hours in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology or other related social science.
• Must have knowledge of Pennsylvanias intellectual disability and autism service system which includes successful completion of
  • Person-Centered Thinking training
  • Persons-Centered Planning training
• Three to five years experience in a supervisory position
• Five years working with the mental health/intellectual and developmental disabilities population
• Knowledge of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities system and commitment to Everyday Lives values
• Excellent people skills, proven ability to work in a team

Attention to details and ability to work independently within established parameters