What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACES Home Services Supervisor position at Pilgrim Area Collaborative?
Pilgrim Area Collaborative is a public educational collaborative that serves students with a wide range of disabilities from primary through post-secondary levels from all over the South Shore.
PACES is the Extended Services program of PAC which provides district consultation, home services to students and families, as well as after school programs and professional development workshops. We are currently looking for Direct Service Supervisors. There are current openings in several districts, including but not limited to the Boston area, Bridgewater, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Middleboro, Needham and Whitman-Hanson.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree; Experience in applied behavior analysis, parent training, development and implementation of home support programs for students with disabilities, data collection and analysis, behavior management, social skill instruction, and staff supervision.
Reports to: PACES Program Coordinator
Performance Responsibilities:
General:
- Evaluate needs of students and families for extended support services.
- Conduct assessments as requested to include but not limited to, home assessments, functional behavior assessments, social skills, adaptive behavior, etc.
- Develop short and long term measurable goals and objectives for students and families receiving extended support services.
- Write instructional/training programs and/or behavior support plans for students and families to meet goals identified through assessment which may entail physical restraints and physical escorts.
- Oversee the implementation of instructional and training programs, data collection systems, and regularly interprets and analyzes data to ensure student progress.
- Collaborate and consult with school personnel, related service providers, and agency staff as required.
- Supervise, train, and review performance of PACES Direct Service Staff.
- Complete administrative paperwork as required.
- Set up and oversee schedule of direct services.
- Lift and position physically involved students.
- Attend PACES staff meetings and IEP meetings as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with families.
- Strive to implement through supervision and action the philosophy of the Pilgrim Area Collaborative, its member districts and the PAC Extended Services program.
Other:
- All duties as assigned by the PACES Director and Executive Director.
- Follow all rules and regulations as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Candidates must provide a letter of interest, current resume, three (3) letters of professional recommendation, official transcripts and copies of current license(s) & certification(s).