What are the responsibilities and job description for the DTA Program Supervisor position at Gompers?
GOMPER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: DTA Program Supervisor
Department: Day Training (DTA)
Reports To: DTA Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared Date: 06/01/00
Revised Date: 07/25/2018
OBJECTIVE
Provide daily supervisory management for a Day Training Program (DTA).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- Provide the daily supervisory management of the program's operations including planning, marketing, organizing, evaluating and improving service and personnel.
- Monitor the safety, development and orientation of all program personnel and members.
- Attend member ISP meetings, develop appropriate member ISP goals and assure they are carried out.
- Maintain positive rapport with parents, guardians, support coordinator and all Gompers’ staff.
- Complete any special assignment given by DTA Director, VP of Operations and President/CEO.
- Communicate with the Transportation Director to facilitate the transportation needs of the DTA program.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise Direct Support Professional/Drivers.
AUTHORITY
- Implement, coordinate and evaluate all program activities according to Gompers' policies, budget and management directives.
- Initiate and be responsive in situations requiring disciplinary action. This shall include the authority to settle grievances, resolve disputes and issue oral or written warnings. Also, make effective recommendations as to the continued employment of any employee he/she supervises.
- Evaluate the employee's performance in written form, jointly set goals with the employee and recommend wage changes for the employee.
- Establish the work assignments and work schedule for all employees supervised and make adjustments in that schedule due to variations in the workload, absences of scheduled employees and other emergency situations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Special needs of the target groups served.
- Behavioral training methods.
- Leadership and communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates degree in related field and three (3) years of experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by the President/CEO. Supervisory experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to clearly communicate instructions to staff.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic calculations.
REASONING ABILITY
Able to reason through issues with staff and members and determine appropriate course of action.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- CPR, First Aid, Article 9 and Prevention and Support Training. If you do not hold these certifications, Gompers will provide training.
- A valid Arizona Drivers License and a clear 39 month Arizona Motor Vehicle Report Required.
- Fingerprint Clearance Card.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May require lifting up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics referred to throughout this job description are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There are no significant environmental concerns; however, DTA Program Supervisors may be subject to performing Direct Support Professional/Driver functions at times. The potential from injuries are limited by implementation of appropriate Prevention and Support techniques, but risk still exists of being bitten, scratched, kicked or hit by members. Changing of adult briefs and toileting is part of the job
