DAY HAB SUPERVISOR of New Directions - Full-time

• The shift for this position is 40 hours per week, Mon – Fri 07:30am – 3:30pm.)
• The pay rate for this position is $25.50 per hour

• This is a great opportunity for a Day Hab Professional seeking the next step in their career.  Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:

  • Very affordable health and dental insurance
  • Company Matching 403(b) program
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy
  • Tuition and text book reimbursement
  • Regular incremental bonuses

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field preferred
• Minimum two years experience in ID\DD or related human services background.
• Knowledge of OPWDD Waiver Services preferred
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Six months supervisory experience required 
• Proficiency in computer skills required

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Day Habilitation site as it pertains to program participants, staff and program site.
• Provide direct supervision to the Assistant Supervisor and Day Habilitation Support Staff to include consistent support, coaching and training, retention strategies, monthly staff meeting and 1:1 supervisory support meetings as needed.
• Provide ongoing protective oversight to individuals in the Day Habilitation program.
• Provide assistance and vocational instruction to each individual in basic activities of Daily Habilitation Services to include travel training.
• Provide training and support for each program participant in accordance with the Day Habilitation Plan and the PCP.
• Develop, implement and review Day Habilitation plans including the POM.
• Ensure adequate staffing at all times.
• Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices.
• Assist with following the vehicle maintenance schedule. Follow up with staff on any vehicle related issues according to agency policy and guidelines. Monitoring and updating the vehicle trip logs, first aid kits, parking permits.
• Monitor Fleetmatics and Motorist Safety Reports.
• Ensure quarterly maintenance of fire extinguishers (North Shore). Order water/office supplies as needed.
• Conduct monthly fire evacuation drills and record in fire safety log.
• Attend all in‑service training, and staff meetings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by reviewing/ auditing pertinent documentation for QA and fiscal audits to include review of ISP checklists and van log/daily activity sheets. Ensure staff training as per regulations.
• Ensure incident reporting procedures as per regulations and agency policies.
• Ensure for accurate and timely submission of monthly billing. Audit Medisked monthly notes.
• Maintain effective relationships with volunteer sites, family members, IRA staff, MSC providers and outside recreational based activity centers.
• Collaborate with Customized employment team to ensure individuals are provided with employment opportunities.
• Conduct monthly “in the field” support checks for staff in the community.

About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity.  We are an EEO Employer.