Direct Support Professional Supervisor - Current Employees Only

Direct Support Professional Supervisor – Cardinal Hall

FOR CURRENT COARC EMPLOYEES ONLY

Bring your HEART...to Coarc

Location: Hudson, NY

Rate of Pay: $18.50 per hour

Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

In conjunction with the Supervisor, oversee the day-to-day operations of the designated program location and ensure appropriate staff coverage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and support the development of staff. Provide training to staff on all aspects of their role.
• Conduct routine meetings with program staff to allow for the exchange of issues, concerns, plans for significant events and updates on Agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff is educated about individual's needs, behaviors and procedures, continually assessing their needs and advising Supervisor/Nursing staff of any unmet needs.
• Develop a relationship with the individuals that supports their unique desires and needs of each individuals served. Provide assistance with decision making, problem solving and providing encouragement to become as much of a self-advocate as possible.
• Work in a professional and ethical manner, establishing a trusting relationship with the individuals being served by being reliable and on time when providing supports and/or activities based on the individuals valued outcomes and goals. Develop a mutually respectful relationship with the individual and their "Circle of Supports".
• Support healthy living practices
• Understand and report all instances of physical or emotional harm in accordance to procedures.
• Be familiar with all safety measures and procedures for on-site and off-site activities.
• Safely operate all agency vehicles
• Attend all required trainings and maintain all required certifications.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED (now called TASC)
• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Exceptional written and communication skills
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to be certified in all required trainings
• Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds

Please complete an internal application and forward to Jamie Budai

For more information, feel free to contact:

Jamie Budai at: jamieb@coarc.org or 518-672-4451 ext. 2141

Equal Opportunity Employer