Direct Support Supervisor- Northern Hills Wood Products

POSITION: Direct Support Supervisor (DSS)

PROGRAM AREA: Northern Hills Wood Products (Wood Shop)

POSITION OPENS:

Do you desire to be part of a growing organization, to work hard and make a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy planning, organizing, and facilitating teamwork? If so, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provide supervision to ensure that appropriate employment supports are being provided to people with intellectual disabilities.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct supervision of employees in the woodshop
• Coordination of schedules, product, sales.
• Attend meetings on a regular basis and maintain communication with staff.
• Assess individual needs and assist with writing employment goals and supports.
• Support people to achieve personal outcomes.

For more information regarding this job description, please inquire at:

Northern Hills Training Center

c/o April Galea

625 Harvard Street, Spearfish, SD 57783-1897

605-642-2785 ext. 405

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to drive a fork lift and tow a trailer.
• Must have physical stamina and be capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage a diverse staff; be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision; demonstrate high energy
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Previous management experience preferred!

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday, or as needed.

SALARY: $23.81 / hour salaried

APPLY TO NHTC: Internal applicants should apply by submitting a letter of intent to April Galea. You must include two professional and two personal references. External applicants should pick up a paper application or complete an online application which can be found at www.nhtc.org.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled