Ensuring health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support consistent with agency philosophy and department practices.
Ensuring the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the residence, day program or community to ensure and protect the health and/or safety of the people we support.
Providing program/floor coverage, when necessary.
Promoting and maintaining the excellence of the programs
Developing professional, empathic relationships with family members ensuring they are included in the team process.
Leading and facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings and staff meetings to ensure effective communication. Attend regional and agency supervisor meeting or as directed by your supervisor. Attending and actively participating in the planning meeting for the people we support.
Fostering interagency collaboration
Bringing the organizational culture to life
Ensuring a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination
Playing an active role in the hiring process; interviewing and selecting appropriate staff based on program needs
Maintaining direct relationship with staff
Building staff morale
Fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
Supervising staff to ensure they are meeting the needs of the people we support and agency standards.
Utilizing participatory management
Fostering the Open-Door Policy
Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities
Fostering communication and maintaining professional between relevant supports including those within the program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency
Overseeing all financial systems, maintaining records for the people we support and program expenditures.
Operating the program within budgetary guidelines.
Maintaining a safe environment for staff and the people we support and reporting any hazardous conditions.
Reporting and monitoring incidents, as well as assist with the investigative process.
Required to perform your responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department, under the supervision of your supervisor/manager.
Education and Experience:
BA/BS strongly preferred
Prior supervisory experience required
Prior Direct Support Professional experience preferred
Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferred
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Well-developed writing skills
Takes initiative
Highly flexible personality type
Valid Driver's License preferred depending on location
Flexibility to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processes
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9am -5pm
Compensation: 56,536
Benefits
DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today !Tuition reimbursementMedical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for Full time positions)Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type)403(b) retirement with employer matching contributionsLife insurance and long-term disabilityDiscounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule
Additional Information
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