ARS DSA Supervisor
1 day ago
Salem
Job Description “Join our team and become a part of a supportive community dedicated to individual and community enrichment. Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for over 85 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!” Pay: $26.53 - $33.82 Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am- 5pm workday Location: Salem, OR Type: Full Time / Exempt General Position Summary: The Adult Residential Services (ARS) Day Support Activities (DSA) Supervisor, Hereafter “DSA Supervisor” is responsible for providing leadership and supervision of ARS employees assigned to provide Day Support Activity Specialist (DSA) services. The DSA Supervisor works with Program Leadership to maintain required staffing levels for each program and meet the DSA needs of individuals within the ARS Program. This position is responsible for supporting the broader program vision, standardization of systems, quality service and supporting the overall program compliance and maintaining a high level of service quality across all homes. The DSA Supervisor trains and models the skills and personal characteristics necessary for working with, caring for, and winning the respect of people with developmental disabilities. The DSA Supervisor assures fair and equitable distribution of DSA staffing resources in accordance with Individual support plans and DSA contracted services and provides back-up and coverage within the program when assigned. The DSA Supervisor assures Systems are developed, implemented effectively and in compliance with all applicable rules and standards. Benefits we provide: • 4 Weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, • Employer contribution to Employee/Spouse/Dependent medical coverage, • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth/Traditional) and Employer Match, • Flexible Spending Accounts Medical/Dependent Care (FSA), • Health Savings Account (HSA), • Employer Paid Group Life Insurance Plan, • 6 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay, • Mileage Reimbursement, • Jury Duty Paid Leave, • Bereavement Leave, • Annual performance evaluations, • Employee appreciation events Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social science, human services or a related field and two years human services experience;. OR an associate degree in behavioral science, social science, human services or a related field and four years of human services related experience OR high school diploma/GED and six years of human services related experience. AND Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Verifiable professional management or supervisory experience. Experience with licensing, compliance, policies and/or program system development. Supervisory Responsibility: May include: DSA Staff, Direct Support Professionals (DSP), DSP Reserves, and DSP Aides Required to demonstrate Job Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Support, mentor, train, and supervise DSA staff members., • Schedule staff to meet DSA Contract service and productivity needs and requirements; maximize resources and eliminate overtime/temporary staffing usage, • Documentation proficiency: documentation is objective, accurate, person-centered and of good overall quality, in written and electronic form., • Competencies in the areas of system development, policy development, program implementation, DSA services and positive behavior support with the ability to train., • Individual Support Plans, Emergency Response Procedures, OAR licensing standards and other state requirements, Self-Determination Principles and Client Rights., • Trauma-Informed Care., • Communicate effectively with all people (oral and in writing)., • Be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment., • Prioritize workload, complete tasks, and meet deadlines., • Drive a full-size passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift., • Maintain confidential information., • Follow and train established systems., • Work back-up coverage, on-call duties or after-hour emergencies as necessary/assigned. Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes: Day Support Activities Program Development and Oversight • Lead the development and implementation of program operating policies and procedures for the DSA services., • Ensure that all individual DSA plans are completed timely, individualized, kept current and in compliance., • Oversee completion and reconciliation of billing and documentation for DSA services., • Monitor and strategically work with Program to meet DSA service and productivity goals., • Review T-Log documentation of DSA services to ensure complete, accurate, objective and in compliance., • Plan and implement resident events, activities and community participation., • Model and provide DSA services as needed., • Monitor the activities of individuals in order to assure the individual's health and safety is maintained., • Maintain confidentiality of all individual records and information., • Wear the required personal protective equipment., • Responsible for supporting successful licensing of ARS programs and homes, when assigned., • Participate in hiring/termination/training and support of ARS DSA staff., • Train, supervise and evaluate all staff in accordance with program policy and procedures to ensure that high quality outcomes are delivered to individuals., • Coordinate and conduct regular DSA and staff meetings and coordinate DSA and staff schedules to a variety of locations at differing hours/shifts and based individual needs and goals, in alignment with scheduling requirements consistent with DSA job descriptions., • Ensure adequate staffing of DSA related to individual needs within the program and accurate tracking and billing of DSA services to meet ARS services goals., • Work collaboratively with the program Training team to conduct training, share information and support the development/redevelopment of program training., • Responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and training focused on individuals and their supports, program or organizational topics., • Assist program with policies, systems and processes in support of training & licensing projects and objectives., • Provide training of individual, program or organizational topics using principles effective for adult learners, (training may be conducted in person and/or virtual)., • Document all training in the CCS electronic documentation system for training (I.e. Therap/LMS)., • Become a certified instructor or subject matter expert as applicable in CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, or other trainings as assigned., • Know, understand, and demonstrate competency in the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement and Trauma-Informed Care and incorporate this knowledge into training practices., • Work in collaboration with other departments, such as Human Resources, Fiscal, IT, etc., • Responsible for supporting the broader program vision, standardization of systems, quality service and supporting the overall program compliance and maintaining a high level of service quality across all homes., • Maintain “open door” policy for hearing, reporting, and resolving individual complaints., • Participate in after-hours call system rotation schedule as assigned., • Take corrective action to eliminate hazardous conditions and practices by the end of the shift on which they are observed., • Review and practice recommended health and safety procedures and discuss health and safety issues during staff meetings., • Respond appropriately to immediate or urgent or emergent individual needs, such as injuries and illness and provide or obtain assistance as needed., • Assure the individuals’ environment meets or exceeds established standards for health and safety., • Attend and actively participate in agency and individual related meetings and during in-service training opportunities., • Document significant incidents and other individual related information on approved forms or in specified electronic locations., • Model leadership, self-accountability, and professionalism within their home(s) to support a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for individuals we serve, employees, and visitors., • Monitor compliance of applicable standards to include, but not limited to; state licensing OARs, CCS policies, Program Procedures, and the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for person’s receiving services., • Responsible for supporting successful licensing of ARS programs and homes, when assigned., • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee.