Supervisor, Day Health Services

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Springfield, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary: $64,000.00 Annually

Summary: The Arc of Union County Inc. is a leading provider of Person Centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Adult Day Services programming. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Day Health Services and operating under the supervision of Adult Health Registered Nurse, Supervisor, Day Health Services (LPN) is responsible to assure the delivery of quality person centered services to all assigned service recipients in accordance with the Agency’s goals of “Person Centered Planning” and within the guidelines of all Agency and DDD policies and procedures.

The incumbent will maintain ongoing monitoring and documentation of residents’ health needs, identify emerging health needs and provide appropriate guidance and intervention as directed. The incumbent is a member of an interdisciplinary team monitoring individual support needs and making recommendations relative to the identified needs.

Day Health Services programming provides education and training to acquire the skills and experience needed to participate in the community, consistent with the participant’s Service Plan. This includes activities supporting participants with building problem-solving skills, self-help, social skills, adaptive skills, daily living skills, and leisure skills. Activities and environments are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, building positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, greater independence and personal choice.

Adult Health Day Habilitation programming engages service recipients in small group outings to the community, leisure, educational activities and community experiences

• Current NJ Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure required.
• One year supervisor level experience that includes three years combined Direct Support Professional and Assistant Supervisor role experience working with people with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities at front line management; and knowledge in the design and supervision of a program serving individuals with I/DD, and development of staff.
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Social Services or supporting industry field of study preferred.
• Demonstration of a thorough understanding of knowledge, abilities and skills outlined above. Flexibility and demonstrated ability to thrive and perform in an ever-changing, busy and fast paced environment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points), and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.
• Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks.

This position requires an employee to perform duties in an indoor and or outside setting where exposure to weather elements, dirt, and dust, unpleasant smells, and/or loud noises are possible including occasional temperature fluctuations depending on the climate/season/weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands for this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time, twist, carry, lift up to 35 pounds, squat and drive a 6-person passenger van, may require operating manual devices such as hydraulic lifts, wheelchair lifts, vehicle doors, etc.

for the purpose of transporting service recipients. Agility with wrist and finger dexterity to access, key and sort electronic information or file documents, ability to view computer and/or electronic device for extended period and other physical duties as directed by your supervisor and/or Director.

Ability to apply Agency Training Crisis Management Verbal and Physical…