Direct Support Supervisor (Day Program) - Brooklyn, Bronx & Manhattan

Company Description

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is looking for a Direct Support Supervisor (DSS) for their Day Hab. Programs in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx. Under the direction of the Director, the Direct Support Supervisor (DSS) facilitates Person Centered Planning and coordinates individualized services. The DSS supervises the Direct Support Professionals (DSP), ensuring effective service provision. Promotes independence and community inclusion of individuals served through creative planning, effective use of staff management and professional teamwork. Develops individualized plans with DSP and ensures compliance with New York State Home and Community-Based Waiver Services regulations, agency philosophies, and policies.

In addition to a competitive salary the DSS position comes with a very generous comprehensive benefit package...see Benefits

SALARY: BA $47.3K   MA $49.3K                                                                                  SCHEDULE: Monday -Friday 8 hour shifts             

General Responsibilities:

• Evaluates assigned support staff on an ongoing basis implementing a job performance evaluation annually; develops appropriate goals for staff and follow through on staff progress.
• Assists in hiring and training process for Direct Support Professionals; supervises staff on an ongoing basis either individually or in small groups.
• Ensures that individualized habilitation plans are consistent with individuals’ service plans and are supported by the team; follows through on each individual’s established outcomes and documentation of progress by the Direct Support Professionals.
• Facilitates and supports the development and maintenance of individual support networks through outreach to family members, community members, and professionals and through coordination of personal planning sessions in collaboration with the individual served.
• Assigns staff various duties particularly in the case of staff absences; ensures that there is adequate supervision for the service needs of the individuals served at the program.
• Functions as liaison between Service Coordination Services and Day Habilitation service.
• Participates in any special case conference, staff and parent meetings as appropriate.
• Monitors safety issues, coordinates, documents medical supports, practices appropriate emergency procedures, responds to emergencies and promotes individual rights regarding health and safety issues.
• Ensures that program remains in compliance with New York State Home and Community-Based Waiver Services regulations, agency philosophies, and policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in the field of education, social work, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, guidance and counseling or other related human services field from an accredited program with at least two years of experience in the field of disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with program participants, families, staff and community agencies.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written form.
• Knowledge of Home and Community Based waiver, and the ability to keep up to date pertaining to such knowledge, and interpret same.
• Knowledge of Person Centered Planning.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Full Medical Ins. Paid by Company at No Cost to you! (Single & Family Plans)
• Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.