Main Purpose of the Position:
Takes an active role in the development of the Day Habilitation Program and ensures compliance with OPWDD guidance and regulations. Supervises in the overall operation of the program and implementation of person-centered activities. Implements the day-to-day provision of active support and programming according to the individuals support plans. Promotes and protect the individual’s civil and personal rights as well as help to maintain the individuals, states of well-being, both physical and emotional. Promotes a positive and supportive work place for both staff and the individuals we serve.
Essential Functions:
Develops and implements person centered activities which promote the program individual’s independence and interest. Supervises two small programs Creates new groups and activities in an ever-evolving setting Fosters active engagement Models’ active engagement with the individuals for the staff, lead groups, etc. Supervises staff throughout the day, provides support and feedback as needed Counsels staff around areas of concern and progressive discipline Completes and reviews documentation as needed related to incidents and injuries. Creates/supports the creation of the daily schedule of events and staff responsibilities Manages staff call outs, vacation requests, issues that arise throughout the day, etc. Frequently writes concise in-services, including relevant supplementary materials, for the ever-changing diets, diagnoses, BSPs, plans of care, etc. of all of the individuals. Staff will read, discuss, and sign off, and supervisor will keep records of the in-services. Coordinate, schedule, and keep documentation on all staff trainings and ensure that everyone stays current Conducts necessary trainings for all staff
Completes Core Competency Evaluations and observations
Attends Life Plan meetings and other team meetings as needed.
Coordinates volunteer sites and oversite.
Runs activities and groups when needed to support staff and individual ratio
Keeps track of petty cash and other program funds
Arranges trips and other activities i.e., movies, baseball games, aquarium, museums, shows,
etc.
Corresponds with Care managers, residence managers, psychologists, families, clinical team,
Day Program Director etc. regarding plans of action/care for all individuals
Reviews, completes and checks documentation to ensure services are being properly
recorded. Assists with training and supporting staff in completing quality documentation.
Including but not limited to precision care, life plans, CFA’s etc.
Maintaining and ordering program supplies
Maintains time in and time out logs for individuals’ attendance
Reviews and approve attendance
Implements progressive discipline
Responsible for following through with any directives given by the Day Program Division
Director in a professional and timely manner.
Job Requirements
Bachelor Degree in the Human Services field required and 1 year of experience working with
individuals with disabilities.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Education:
Experience:
- Direct support Professional (DSP): 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11220 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11220: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person