Training Specialist Supervisor - Day Support Program

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Are you excited to use your supervisory experience in the human services field to lead a dynamic team of staff at the Day Support Program that supports individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving their fullest potential in Hanover? Do you enjoy the collaborative process of developing and writing individual service plans to help support goals and desires of individuals with developmental disabilities to lead their best life in the community?  

Apply today and join a team where every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Come lead with us!

General Description: This is a professional position. The incumbent performs difficult and complex tasks serving as a supervisor in supporting the daily operation of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 **Hanover County CSB adheres to the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers setting requirements which provide Virginians eligible for DD Waiver services the choice to receive services and supports in the community versus an institutional setting.

 Organization: The Training Specialist Supervisor reports to a Program Coordinator and supervises Training Specialists.
 
 Essential Functions:

• Supervises employees, performing related human resources functions and completing necessary paperwork.
• Provides and monitors Medicaid Waiver documentation in the electronic health record, specifically monthly, quarterly and annual ISP reports.
• Maintains files of persons served to comply with all regulatory authorities such as Hanover County, DBHDS (Licensure and Human Rights), Medicaid, and CARF.
• Determines training needs of persons served via assessments, observation, data collection and interviews with staff, person served and caregivers/family.
• Implements and monitors person-centered plans that outline realistic outcomes for persons served.
• Monitors the program's provision of community involvement opportunities for the persons served and ensures employees are respecting and facilitating individual choice in community integration and/or daily living activities of persons served. 
• Participates in and leads person-centered meetings providing input on the strengths, preferences and support needs of the person served.
• Supervises persons served in the self-administration of medication when necessary.
• Works to communicate ideas for program development and improvement.
• Maintains positive relationship with staff and other stakeholders in support of a consistently high quality of life for persons served.
• Serves as both an advocate and a positive role model for persons served.
• A county issued cell phone is provided for timely communication including outside of normal business hours as needed.

Working Conditions:
 A. Hazards

• May work with individuals who have physical or behavioral challenges

B. Environment

• Field – Will work in community and employment-based settings. Routine exposure to adverse weather, dust, fumes, odors, noise, vibrations and repetition.

C. Physical Effort

• Minimal – Must be able to physically assist persons served, maneuver up to 100 pounds.
• Will assist individuals in performing activities of daily living and in entering/exiting transportation vehicles.
• See Special Conditions

D. Exempt
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of developmental and other disabilities, human rights, person-centered planning and positive behavioral supports, required. Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver required. Excellent oral and written communication skills, required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and possess excellent teamwork, supervisory and time management skills.
 
Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, human services or related field required with Medicaid Waiver experience and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in related field, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory position. Prior certification in medication management, CPR & First Aid preferred – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) preferred.
 
Special Conditions:
 • Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
 • Must obtain valid Driver's License within 30 days of employment to be eligible to operate a county vehicle
 • Twelve-month probationary period
 • CPS (Child Protective Services) Check – DSS, CSB, Community Resources and Court Services only
 • Shift work beyond normal work schedule to include emergencies, weather advisory notices, weekends, holidays, and nights. 
 • TB test
 • Must be able to successfully pass CPR/First Aide training as well as behavior management as required by regulation, including but not limited to Title 12 of the Virginia Administrative Code. This training process includes a hands-on, in-person demonstration of first aid and CPR competency, for successful completion. This demonstration requires bending, lifting, and completing activities on the floor. 

Salary : $61,444 - $75,000