Acting Supervisor of SL (Shared Living) & IHS (Individual Home Support)

Description

*This is a temporary full-time position (3 months).

Job Summary: 

The Case Worker Supervisor provides oversight, supervision and management of the department to ensure that it meets all VHS, DDS, MRC (ABI}, Transitional Assistance and State regulations and requirements. Additionally, the Case Worker Supervisor provides case management supervision for individuals who are placed in Specialized Home Care, MRC (ABI/TA}, and Transitional Assistance provider homes or living independently within the community. The Case Worker Supervisor will also carry a case load. 

Essential Functions of Position: 

Clinical and Rehabilitation Skills:

• Conduct monthly meetings with care providers and consumers to monitor ongoing individual support plan goals and consumers' needs 
• Meet regularly with Care Providers and consumers in order to provide support in homes Maintain contact with professionals from other agencies to ensure consumers receive appropriate services 
• Conduct assessments and work with consumers' ISPs 
• Conduct Care Provider home studies and screening of potential placements 
• Facilitate placement of new consumers in Specialized Home Care homes 
• Evaluate Care Providers' performance in annual evaluations 
• Ensures all Care Providers maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications 
• Safety Checklist of Care Providers' homes to ensure that homes meet licensing requirements 
• Supervise student interns as assigned 
• Accompany consumers to medical appointments when clinically indicated 
• Supervise assigned Case Workers, respite and support workers 
• Assess and maintain contact, where indicated, with clients' biological fam Hies 
• Implement strategies to ensure that the home meets the needs and preferences of the individual Teaches daily living skills such as safety rules, travel-training, banking and budget management, cooking, shopping, personal care and hygiene and care of personal space and belongings Encourages clients to utilize developing skills 
• Provides supportive counseling to clients concerning daily, personal and social issues 
• Assists clients with housekeeping tasks such as cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, bathrooms, closets, etc. 
• Assists in developing and implementing program activities, which will foster the client's growth, skill development, and healthier lifestyle 

Program Management and Operations:

• Assists Senior Management Team to ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies (QUEST, COA, OSHA and Quality Assurance)
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Director of Services, Service Coordinators and Senior Management Team
• Supervise and perform administrative functions for the ABI/MRC department
• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker's compensation, universal precautions, exposure control
• Will be on-call 24/7 for independent clients and Care Providers on caseload
• Evaluate Care Providers' performance in annual evaluation and maintains an annual file
• Conduct monthly record audits to ensure compliance with agency and DDS regulations, policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Services

Professional Development

• Attend and participate in required orientation and learning opportunities that includes, but not limited to, in-service training, conferences and seminars
• Participate in other Professional Development Training as designated by immediate Supervisor or Senior Management

Requirements

 Professional Characteristics: 

• BA/BS in Human Services or related field

• A minimum of three years' supervisory experience in Human Services, case coordination or counseling/outreach with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Personal Characteristics: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other providers

• A working knowledge of developmental disabilities and therapeutic skills and an ability to relate to a variety of individuals from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Other Qualifications:

• First Aid, CPR and MAP certifications are required, as well as attend meetings on medication administration to gain knowledge and understanding of the medications that clients are taking

• Must possess a reliable vehicle; possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license; meet the company's driver insurance standards; and maintain a safe driving record

•      Must have an acceptable CORI (criminal record assessment) and fingerprinting background check

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000