Supervisor of Community Services

Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position:
Supervisor of Community Services
Pay: $22.00 - $23.00/hour

Location:

Amherst, NY

Schedule:

• Tuesday: 1:30 pm – 9 pm
• Wednesday: 8 am – 4 pm
• Thursday: 8 am – 4 pm
• Friday: 1:30 pm – 9 pm
• Saturday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (minimum 3 Saturdays per month)

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence‑based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you’re passionate about making lives better and are looking for a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment, become a #Difference Maker and join our team.

• Up to 32 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance / medical opt‑out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Life and long‑term disability insurance

The Supervisor of Community Services oversees respite and grant‑funded services, ensuring program objectives are met for initiatives including STAR Recreation, BFFS, and STAR. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and supervising Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), planning and scheduling staff and program activities, and providing direct support when needed.

• Ensures that the individuals served are provided personal choice and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible.
• Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in the community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
• Ensures that provision of services occurs as per individual life plans and/or agency contracts.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Assists with training of staff in best‑practice methods.
• Performs health and safety standards as defined in the employee handbook.
• Ensures quality assurance in the provision of services.
• Maintains the rights of individuals being served.
• Assists in hiring and training of staff.
• Ensures that staff follow incident reporting guidelines as per agency policies and procedures, as well as OPWDD regulations.
• Completes observations of DSP/respite staff.
• Assists with program supply orders and field trip planning.
• Works as a Life Skills Trainer.

• Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• One year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities.

- A valid NYS driver’s license.

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Apply now to become a #Difference Maker!