Residential Supervisor II Job Bridgewater area,Massachusetts USA,Social Work

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking to fill a
Residential Supervisor II(RS II)position in the Bridgewater Area. The Residential Supervisor II is responsible to supervise two (2) state operated residential homes, both located in Bridgewater, MA.

Please Note:

A current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent license from the state in which you reside is required for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive.)

Supervision, training, evaluation, and scheduling of approximately 25 direct support staff.
Implement consumer individual service plans (ISP).
Provide direct support as needed to enhance the fulfillment of the consumer's human rights, individual control, and community membership.
Monitor residential and consumer funds.
Oversee consumer health coordination with nursing supports.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Department regulations, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

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.
Ability to work with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and/or who exhibit emotional/behavioral challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Microsoft programs.
Experience working with individuals have Intellectual Disabilities;

Skills using communication styles and/or augmentative communication systems.

Special Requirements :

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Please Note:

This position is located in the Southeast Residential Services program in the Bridgewater, MA area.

Schedule:

Full-time – 40-hour weekly position

Tuesday and Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Wednesday & Saturday 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Thursday- 11:00AM - 7:30PM

Days off – Sunday & Monday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program/area office.

This position is designated as an "
EMERGENCY
" position in the Department of Developmental Services Emergency Plan.

This means that whenever the Governor declares that the Commonwealth is in a…