Residential Supervisor

This position is located in Danvers. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) would like to announce the availability of a full-time Residential Supervisor I position working in the Northeast Region for Northeast Residential Services. This position is responsible for the overall day to day management of the group home including supervision of all staff and individuals as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Will coordinate, implement, and supervise the administrative and clinical operations of the home, including residential program development. Provide staff training and assess individuals’ needs, abilities, and resources to develop therapeutic programs in community living skills, participate in the interdisciplinary team, coordinate and participate in Individual Service Plan implementation. Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment. Ensure the provision of appropriate individuals’ services as indicated in Individual Service Plans.

Implement and/or ensure compliance of policies, regulations, and procedures. Promote principles of normalization and dignity and provide for the welfare of individuals by making personnel recommendations for hiring and promoting staff. Supervise and evaluate support staff and maintain adequate staffing patterns. Develop, implement, and maintain data collection and records.

• Monitor and evaluate the physical operation and maintenance of the residence and monitor residential budgets, maintain individuals’ funds; assist individuals with expenditures and money management.
• Act as a liaison to adjunct personnel, ensures effective communication between staff and performs related work as required.

Tuesday 11am-7:30pm
Wednesday 9am-5:30pm
Thursday 2:30pm-11pm
Friday 11am-7:30pm
Saturday 7am-3:30pm
Days Off:
Sunday/Monday

This position is designated as an “EMERGENCY” Position in the Department of Developmental Service’s Emergency Plan. This means that whenever the Governor declares that the Commonwealth is in a state of emergency, you will be required to report to work.

About the Department of Developmental Services:
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7 B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search:
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint‑based check.

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at Ext. #4.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in counseling, guidance, teaching, or therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or chronic mental illness, of which at least one year must have been in either a…