Residential Supervisor II

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking to fill a Residential Supervisor II (RS II) position in the Bridgewater Area.  The Residential Supervisor II is responsible to supervise two (2) state operated residential homes, both located in Bridgewater, MA.

·         Please Note: A current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent license from the state in which you reside is required for this role.

 Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive.)   

• Supervision, training, evaluation, and scheduling of approximately 25 direct support staff.
• Implement consumer individual service plans (ISP).
• Provide direct support as needed to enhance the fulfillment of the consumer’s human rights, individual control, and community membership.
• Monitor residential and consumer funds.
• Oversee consumer health coordination with nursing supports.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Department regulations, policies, and procedures.   

 Required Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of the fundamental types and barriers of mental health and developmental/intellectual disabilities
• Knowledge of principles and practices of interviewing.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job, assessing the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; overseeing work through periodic evaluations; determining subordinates training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivate subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
• Ability to gather information through questioning and observing individuals and by examining recorded documents.
• Ability to understand, explain and apply the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, process specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned residential activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with others.
• Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff members, individuals served, and the representatives of organizations.
• Ability to handle stressful and emergency situations.
• Ability to work in group situations.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to advocate for the individuals.
• Ability to facilitate groups/meetings.
• Ability to accurately record information provided orally.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage a largely administrative task load.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to work with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and/or who exhibit emotional/behavioral challenges.

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