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Job Description - Residential Supervisor I (260001JA)

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking qualified candidates for the Residential Supervisor I (RS I) position in Sandwich, MA. This position will offer candidates extensive opportunities to learn and develop team building, supervisory, and leadership skills while working as part of a highly motivated and progressive management team. The RS I position offers candidates opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Coordinate, implement, and supervise the administrative and clinical operations of the homes, including residential program development and implementation and/or compliance of policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate support staff, make personnel recommendations for hiring and promoting staff to maintain adequate staffing patterns.
• Ensure a safe home by participating in and supervising the day-to-day interactions and activities of the residents.
• Assess individuals' needs, abilities, and the resources needed to develop therapeutic programs in community living skills.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team, coordinate, and participate in Individual Service Plan (ISP) implementation; develop, implement, and maintain data collection and records.
• Monitor and evaluate the physical operation and maintenance of the setting; monitor residential budgets; maintain individuals' funds; assist individuals with expenditures and money management, and act as a liaison to adjust personnel and ensure effective communication between staff.

• Knowledge of the fundamental types and barriers of mental health and developmental/intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of interviewing.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job, assessing the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; overseeing work through periodic evaluations; determining subordinates training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivate subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
• Ability to gather information through questioning and observing individuals and by examining recorded documents.
• Ability to understand, explain and apply the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, process specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned residential activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with others.
• Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff members, individuals served, and the representatives of organizations.
• Ability to handle stressful and emergency situations.
• Ability to work in group situations.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to advocate for the individuals.
• Ability to facilitate groups/meetings.
• Ability to accurately record information provided orally.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage a largely administrative task load.
• Ability to give oral and written instructions in precise, understandable manner.

• Knowledge of the fundamental types and problems of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of interviewing.
• Ability to do the following:
• Supervise, plan, and assign work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished.
• Assess the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; control work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations.
• Determine subordinates training needs and provide or arrange for such training.
• Motivate subordinates to work effectively.
• Determine the need for disciplinary action and either recommend or initiate disciplinary action.

Please Note:

This placement is located in Sandwich,…