Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) is committed to empowering adults with developmental and physical disabilities to be productive, responsible, and participating members of the community by identifying, enhancing, and creating opportunities so all individuals can achieve their highest level of economic and social independence.
This is a full-time, exempt supervisory level position. This position will oversee day-to-day operations of the Day Program providing opportunities and supports to adults with developmental disabilities to help them achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.
Schedule: The primary schedule will be Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. but must be available to staff and families via phone for emergencies.
Salary: $50,003 per year
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize effective interpersonal, counseling, and negotiating skills to handle sensitive issues with families, staff, and outside agencies.
- Responsible for managing, planning, supervising and coordinating the work of Direct Support Professionals (DSP).
- Effectively communicate and support the organization’s mission, vision and values.
- Ensuring goals are met in areas including client and family satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance.
- Primary contact for families regarding day to day services provided.
- Covers the duties of a DSP in the event of a vacant position or leave time.
- Ability to cope with stress and to adhere to deadlines.
- Evaluates the performance of DSP’s, provides training and foster team building and positive productive work relationships.
- Monitors and ensures that activities, both inside and outside of the Day Program, comply with State/Federal regulations and WCDC specific policies and procedures.
- Pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) certification to safely transport clients to and from the day program and outside activities/events; follow all traffic laws.
- Completes training requirements and attends meetings as necessary. Maintains certifications in CPR, First Aid, and other related training as required by DDA and WCDC.
- Receives and maintains certifications as a medication technician to administer the needed medication to the individuals, follows the medication administration guidelines, orders medications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license, and approved to transport clients. License may not be Provisionals and have a driving record that reflects responsibility and maturity. Complete all DDA Core Training successfully.
Education/Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required
- 1 year human services experience and 2 years of management/leadership experience required.
- May substitute 3 – 5 years management or leadership experience for required degree.
Physical Demands/Work Experience: Must be able to stand and walk 90% of work time, sit and/or drive 10%. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 60 pounds, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and reach. All of the requirements are necessary to properly supervise and assist individuals with disabilities. Should be able to climb stairs/ladder and have good balance. Vision is required to drive.
Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, Vision insurance
Salary Description
$50,003