What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habilitation Supervisor position at WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC?
Community Habilitation Supervisor
Pay Range: $24.65-$30.15/ hr based on verifiable direct care experience
This pay range reflects 20 years of experience/education
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Summary: Community Habilitation Supervisor drives community integration and personal growth for individuals with developmental disabilities through the strategic supervision of support staff, ensuring every interaction promotes autonomy and a high quality of life.
Who we are:
Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Click to learn more about Wildwood
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a compassionate supervisor to ensure that staff engages the Wildwood individuals we support and helps them integrate into the community in a meaningful way.
Qualifications
Required
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and seven -years' experience in direct support working with the developmentally disabled or related experience and/or training with at least two years of supervisory experience.
- OR
- Associate’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience and a year of supervisory experience.
Computer Skills:
Word processing, E-mail and database software, apple and google suite programs.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree is with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in direct support working with the developmentally disabled
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)
- Assists in coordinating, supervising, developing staff and managing work schedules.
- Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new Direct Support Professionals.
- Works collaboratively with individuals & families as appropriate, including visits, follow-up phone calls and initial meetings to connect families, individuals and the new staff providing services.
- Participates in habilitation plan development, including participation in Life Plan meetings and the person-centered planning process.
- Maintains a community-based approach and participates in activities to build competencies and integrate individuals into their communities.
- Completes, monitors and trains staff on roles and responsibilities of their job as needed per each staff
- Helps ensure appropriate safeguards for individuals are developed and maintained.
- Attends, participates and may facilitate staff meetings.
Qualifications:Additional Requirements:
- A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required. Daily access to a vehicle.
Salary : $25 - $30