HUMAN SERVICES SENIOR SUPERVISOR- SES - 67013262

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults! This position spends the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and who have the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action.

Requirements

A valid Florida Driver’s License.
If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
Must maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Direct Care In-Service.
One (1) year supervisory experience.
Two (2) years direct care experience.
Must be willing and able to provide “hands-on” assistance to residents with activities of daily living to include: personal hygiene and grooming, such as bathing, toileting, and dressing.
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: Developmentally disabled population.
The principles and practices used as behavioral interventions with residents.
Policies and practices involved in the management of assigned personnel and demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, develop, train and direct people.
Management of personnel resources.
Staffing patterns and scheduling.
Skills in: The use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Outlook and Excel
Ability to: Read, teach and implement residents’ support plans, formal and informal programs/interventions.
Work as a team member.
Supervise the work of others.
Assess residents’ skills and needs.
Implement and monitor individual behavioral support plans.
Keep records of residents’ progress.
Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Utilize problem-solving techniques.
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including the ability to resolve workplace conflicts respectfully and impartially.
Supervise staff and motivate employees to continuously

Responsibilities

Ensures direct care staff follow safety protocols and procedures related to employee and resident safety. Ensures the safety of the residents to include acquiring timely medical care and completion of the incident reporting procedures. Assists with the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
Ensures all active treatment and skill acquisition programs, formal and in-formal, as prescribed by the IDT are implemented correctly and in a timely manner in compliance with state, federal and Medicaid regulations through hands-on training, modeling and oversight. Through direct observation and oversight, ensures direct care staff provide transportation of residents to the off-home programs on center in line with the residents’ daily activity schedules and preferences.
Assists the IDT team with the development and implementation of corrective actions plans to address deficient areas cited during the Agency for Health Care Administration Surveys.
Oversees the protection and availability of residents’ personal possessions through scheduling and reviewing monthly audits. Actively participates in monthly IDT meetings and coordinates community outings for residents to promote their involvement in shopping and selecting their personal purchases.
Assists with direct care duties as needed to include trasporation and escort of residents. Implements behavioral supports and interacts with direct care staff daily. Takes necessary action to correct any problems.
Conducts inspections and monitors all areas of the physical plant, ensures proper maintenance and cleanliness, ensures the completion and follow up of corrective actions for deficiencies identified. Completes and submits monitoring reports, logs and data recording per policy and procedures per facility guidelines and as directed.
Attends and participates in residents’ Individual Support Plan Meetings and monthly IDT Meetings, Psychiatric Clinics, and other facility meetings as assigned. Works closely with off home providers specifically Behavioral Specialist, Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Adaptive Devices to ensure that appropriate and necessary care and supports are available to the residents.
Coordinates and tracks direct reports’ attendance at mandatory trainings and/or certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies (PASS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Direct Care In-service, and annual helath screening.
Maintains annual training for and actual use of PASS to address residents who display problem behaviors. Maintains certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Attends annual Direct Care In-service.
Lifting is required to ensure provision of physical and nutritional management.
Other related duties as assigned