SPVSR OF CARE & DEVEL SVS

Department

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals

Division

Social/Human Services

Salary

$54,521.00 - $61,317.00

Job Profile

JC-02814200-5 - Supervisor of Care & Development Services (C94 L1293 BHDDH Developmental Disabilities)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00am -3:00pm with 16 hours off of first shift.

Standard 40.0

Job Requisition Number

JR102072 SPVSR OF CARE & DEVEL SVS (Open)

Pay Grade

C00321 A

Classification

Supervisor of Care & Development Services

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise and participate in the work of subordinate staff engaged in the care, custody, and treatment of people with an intellectual and developmental disability in various community-based settings; to assist in the development and operations of programs designed to promote social development and rehabilitation of consumers; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is subject to review in process and upon completion for conformance to instructions and established policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assigns, supervises, and reviews the activities of subordinate staff in a number of locations.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To supervise and participate in the work of subordinate staff engaged in the care, custody, and treatment of people with an intellectual and developmental disability in community-based settings.
• To be responsible for the basic financial management functions required for the efficient operation of community-based facilities.
• To monitor and evaluate the progress of staff and consumers both within the community homes and in other day site settings.
• To procure, provide, coordinate, and assist with adequate transportation in order to move clients to appropriate community resources.
• To actively participate with professionals and specialists in an interdisciplinary team involved in developing and evaluating care and treatment plans and programs; to insure the follow through of treatment plans.
• To insure that pertinent housekeeping and dietary standards and procedures are observed and maintained; to insure that house complies with fire, health, and safety standards.
• To train staff in order to obtain compliance with various federal and state regulations dealing with the proper operation of community-based home.
• To train staff to provide program treatments of the highest standards of the profession.
• To maintain sound public relations through continuous liaison with members of the community with families, advocates, and with community-based resources.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in overseeing the operation of a community-based program of care, custody, and treatment of people with an intellectual and developmental disability; a through knowledge of the federal, state and local statues, regulations, and procedures applicable to the efficient operation of community homes for people with an intellectual and developmental disability; the ability to train and supervise subordinate staff in the proper techniques and procedures in caring for people with an intellectual and developmental disability; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, consumers, and their families, members of the community and community-based resources; the ability to evaluate the progress of consumers and to suggest appropriate adjustments in care and treatment; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution including or supplemented by courses in psychology, special education, health care, or a closely related field; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving the provision of habilitative services in the care, custody, and treatment of people with an intellectual and developmental disability.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

The Supervisor of Care and Development (SC&D) operate a as a group home manager for the RICLAS group homes. The SC&D provides daily supervision and administrative oversight to all operations of the assigned group homes. The SC&D supervises staff engaged in the care, custody, and treatment of individuals with I/DD in community-based settings; ensures health and safety of the RICLAS residents and staff at all times as well as compliance with agency policy and state and federal regulations. Duties also include financial management functions; monitoring and evaluating progress of staff and residents; coordinating transportation; accessing community resources; being an active participant in an interdisciplinary team; training staff; and maintaining sound public relations with families, advocates, community members & resources.

Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:

Measles,

Mumps and Rubella (MMR)Varicella (Chickenpox),

Tetanus,

Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),

Hepatitis B titers,

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position.

The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:

Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683

Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.