Active Treatment Supervisor

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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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This position reports to a superior, and supervises staff implementation of active treatment, person centered plans, and non-professional nursing and therapeutic procedures developed by professional staff. Work involves monitoring and assisting with individual/group treatments for clients with acute or chronic disabilities such as physical, mental, or developmental disorders. Supervises non-professional nursing and therapeutic staff such as scheduling staff, assigning work, observing clients/staff, monitoring work performance and documents, and participates in interdisciplinary teams.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates staff work, schedules shift assignments to ensure sufficient coverage and efficient operations. Assists with staff training and administers discipline/recommendations for corrective action.
• Monitors/participates in the implementation of all designated individual program plans. Reviews daily documentation/monthly reports. Discusses needed change with technical superior. Plans and participates in client activities, trips, and reinforcement sessions. Prepares and maintains unit/client activity reports/records.
• Oversees the physical operations by requisitioning supplies and inspecting facilities regarding health, safety and appearance. Completes and follows up on maintenance orders to ensure that repairs are completed in a timely manner. Ensures clients/patients/residents have adequate and appropriate clothing and personal articles.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, using appropriate therapeutic techniques. Investigates/documents unusual incidents/reports findings.
• May work with public/private sector to define/establish employment opportunities for client/patient/resident. Guides/teaches client/patient/resident regarding employment behavior.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings to provide input on client needs, strengths, and weakness and discuss client/patient/resident progress to assist the team's development of client's individual program plan.
• May drive/ride van to transport/accompany client/patient/resident to and from the facility or around grounds.
• Assists with non-certified nursing procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Active Treatment Supervisor
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.