Assistant Supervisor-NWMO-Day Program

Overview

Job Title:

ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR – Day Program
Department:
Day Habilitation

Reports to:

Program Manager of Day Services
FLSA:
Non-Exempt

The Day Program Assistant Supervisor provides oversight of the day-to-day operation of the My Day program, including ensuring staffing ratios are maintained, training, and supervision of Direct Support Professionals. They manage caseloads and monitor program quality, client and family satisfaction, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with funding source and accreditation standards.

• Support participants in arranging and carrying out activities in the community.
• Foster friendships within the community.
• Arrange and provide transportation as needed.
• Give support on an individual basis to participants in making informed choices, growing in self-esteem and personal dignity, and achieving community integration and participation.
• Support participants in achieving the Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals. This includes conscientious and sufficient documentation each day and assurance that the individual has the opportunity to achieve the goals included.
• Respect and advocate for the capabilities, dignity, and rights of each participant. Reports any infringement on human rights to the supervisor immediately.
• Stay informed about the rights of individuals in developmental disabilities programs.
• Ensure that the participant is informed of their rights, in a manner of communication understood by the participant.
• Ensure the health and welfare of participants through teaching and support in taking care of personal care needs, spiritual and emotional needs, socialization, and other areas as needed.
• Contribute to an environment emphasizing individualized, person-centered activity.
• Keep detergents, chemicals, medications, and other potentially harmful materials out of participants’ reach unless the resident has demonstrated safe-handling skills.
• Fulfill requirements of certification, OSHA and ADA. Follow directions for use of equipment, detergents, and chemicals.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

• At the beginning of each day, become familiar with any special situations of each individual through observation and communication with staff and individuals supported. Be aware of the programming and activity needs of each person supported.
• Promote individualized person-centered activities and community integration and membership.
• Ensure clean and tidy standards are met monthly including but not limited to checking emergency preparedness kits, ensuring medications are properly locked, and general upkeep and cleanliness of the building.
• Know and observe guidelines for drills and emergencies. Be prepared to initiate a drill when needed.
• All forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation are unacceptable. Report any observation or suspicion of either to the Director of Day Services.
• Safeguard confidentiality and civil rights of persons supported and coworkers. The guideline within the agency is, “Does this person need to know?” The guideline outside of the agency is, “Has the guardian and/or individual provided a release of information to share information with this person or agency?”
• Follow the guidelines of OSHA Universal Precautions in handling soiled laundry, cleaning, personal care, and first aid. Wear gloves as required. Observe correct operating procedures and safety precautions in use of chemicals and equipment.
• Supervise and provide feedback to direct support professionals. Communicate feedback to the Program Manager regarding progress and needs of persons served and support staff, and scheduling or other challenges.
• Show initiative and creativity in problem solving.
• Monitor documentation on a regular basis to check for quality and that documentation is accurate and complete.
• Train staff on documenting in Therap and entering data into the Behavioral Support Plan QR codes.
• Open/close the My Day facility as needed.
• Ensure accuracy on billing numbers and provide them to PM and PD monthly.
• Check attendance at least weekly. Ensure absences are entered on Therap.
• Help train staff in how to fill out a general event report (GER) on Therap when needed.
• Assist…