Primary Function: Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Day Program in Paramus, NJ. The Day Program supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities in development of skills needed for greater independent functioning and community integration.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Human Services or related field and one (1) year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Three (3) years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders may be substituted for Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with behaviors
• Minimum Three (3) years supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Minimum 21 years of age
  North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN APPLICABLE

• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff in order to enhance their technical skill sets, leadership qualities and administrative functions
• Provides on-going support to staff to ensure completion of job responsibilities
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s policies, applicable laws and governmental regulatory agencies
• Reviews staff responsibilities to determine time frame and scope of authority, reviews staffing requirements, and allotments of available resources
• Evaluates staff productivity and documentation of service delivery
• Confer with staff to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Responsibilities include training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Work with Program Director to establish measureable objectives and strategies to ensure each person’s program is based around their individual service plan (ISP) outcomes
• Develop and ensure your site staff consistently implement strategies set forth in the individual service plan
• Responsible for supervision and training of staff at the site
• Ensure that all DDD and Friendship House policy and procedures are followed consistently
• Provide oversite and final approval of structured and meaningful program activity schedule(s) per week. Offer ideas or training materials for implementation if needed.
• Prepare for and lead member groups to facilitate positive outcomes as needed
• Teach/reinforce proper implementation of ISP strategies
• Update and maintain the At a Glance Book for your site. Ensure all staff are made aware of any strategy changes
• Ensure that staff/member ratios are maintained at all times in the community
• Ensure that the trip log is utilized consistently by all staff when out in the community and all prescribed medications are available both on site and in the community.
• Maintain good working relationships with family members, Support Coordinators, transportation providers and other community resources ie: internship placements, local businesses, etc.
• Oversight of daily documentation on each member and ensure documentation is meaningful and related to their ISP outcomes
• Notify Program Coordinator/Behaviorist of any change in member behaviors, concerns or progress
• Schedule monthly staff meetings
• Attend and participate in supervisor meetings with Executive Director of Day and Community Services
• Coordinate with the facility to remain up-to-date on emergency procedures and train your staff accordingly
• Maintain petty cash account including weekly reconciliations
• Communicate with finance department to ensure that staff hours are appropriately recorded
• Work with Program Director/Behaviorist on annual progress reports for each member
• Maintain supply inventory and order replenishments as needed
• Oversee that all program member’s records and medications are kept in a secure cabinet.
• Drive up to a 15 passenger van to and from community activities as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Day and Community Services or Director of Day and Community Services