Stockton - DSP/Supervisor I

PHILOSOPHIES THAT GOVERN THIS JOB

• • • • • We are client focused

• • • • • We pursue the capabilities of each individual
        • We teach appropriate choice and independence
        • We provide an atmosphere free of discrimination, abuse and neglect
        • We treat individuals with dignity and respect.
        • We promote an atmosphere of learning

    
    

GENERAL JOB DUTIES

Teach, train, and promote independence to developmentally disabled adults. Serve as a role model for appropriate socialization, interaction, and communication skills. Ensure a safe, clean, open environment for learning. Work as a role model for habilitation technicians, hire, train, and discipline staff. Work as a habilitation technician as needed. Oversee the smooth operation of assigned group home(s). Enforce all agency policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assist clients in learning to be independent.
• Promote self-advocacy and choice.
• Enhance communication abilities.
• Assist clients with transportation needs.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
• Hire, train, coach and discipline staff as needed.
• Work as a role model for staff, leading by example.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Responsibility for all financial transactions and financial records for client and agency money.
• Ensures prepared staff schedules meet the needs of their assigned group homes.
• Work as a habilitation technician for at least 20 hours per week.
• Assist clients with daily living skills.
• Assist and monitor self medication program.
• Serves as a member of the client centered team.
• Completes paperwork to accomplish regulatory compliance and maximize client progress toward goals.
• Attend all required meeting, committees, and staffing.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to understand written and verbal communication at an 8th grade level (pass T.A.B.E. test). Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Must have at least one year experience working with developmentally disabled population. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, communicate, and complete repetitive motions. This work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Work is subject to noise that may cause them to have to shout. Worker may be exposed to body waste products. This work may require worker to do first aid duties which may cause exposure to body fluids.

Community Living Supervisor consists of up to 20 hours of Direct Care with remaining FT hours designed to carry out Community Living Supervisor 1 position.

Week 1 & 2 schedule

Saturday- 7a-3p Direct Care

Sunday - OFF

Monday - OFF

Tuesday - 9a-5p Supervisor

Wednesday - 9a-5p Supervisor

Thursday - 5:30a-9:30a Direct Care 9:30a-1:30p Supervisor

Friday 5:30a-9:30a Direct Care 9:30a - 1:30p Supervisor

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.