Wci
Support Coordinator Employment & Day Habilitation Supports
Wci, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Employment and Day Habilitation Specialists provide supports in one of three Employment programs or the Day Habilitation program.
Qualifications B.A. and two-year’s experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, behavioral challenges, and/or physical disabilities. Valid Driver’s license is required. Supported Employment experience and/or supervisory experience preferred.
Main Responsibilities
Enhance and expand the quality and scope of services.
Develop and oversee the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
Ensure efficient running of daily site activities.
Supervise and train Employment Specialists.
Supports individuals in making choices to assume as much responsibility as possible.
Specific Responsibilities
Revise and update behavior plans, data collection, schedules, etc. to keep services relevant and optimal for individuals.
Establish a positive, energetic and welcoming atmosphere conducive to building relationships with: participants at the site, peers and staff from other employment sites, residential staff, Department of Developmental Services staff, family and community at large.
Develop intervention strategies and data collection methods relating to individual’s goals.
Provide ongoing training/role modeling to ensure the proper implementation of Behavior Plans.
Allocate staff resources to support the individuals in the daily schedule.
Supervise and train Employment Specialists.
Assist in the interviewing, training and evaluation of Employment Specialists and Relief staff.
Facilitate individual participation in interviews and evaluations.
Ensure the staff meet all WCI training regulations, policies and ongoing maintenance of certifications.
Conduct bi-weekly supervision with all Employment Specialists.
Explore and assess options for work, volunteer, community involvement and other experiences.
Assure that Human Rights are supported in all daily interactions (staff, Individuals, community members, employees). Train as a Human Rights Advocate. Conduct monthly Human Rights training.
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Qualifications B.A. and two-year’s experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, behavioral challenges, and/or physical disabilities. Valid Driver’s license is required. Supported Employment experience and/or supervisory experience preferred.
Main Responsibilities
Enhance and expand the quality and scope of services.
Develop and oversee the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
Ensure efficient running of daily site activities.
Supervise and train Employment Specialists.
Supports individuals in making choices to assume as much responsibility as possible.
Specific Responsibilities
Revise and update behavior plans, data collection, schedules, etc. to keep services relevant and optimal for individuals.
Establish a positive, energetic and welcoming atmosphere conducive to building relationships with: participants at the site, peers and staff from other employment sites, residential staff, Department of Developmental Services staff, family and community at large.
Develop intervention strategies and data collection methods relating to individual’s goals.
Provide ongoing training/role modeling to ensure the proper implementation of Behavior Plans.
Allocate staff resources to support the individuals in the daily schedule.
Supervise and train Employment Specialists.
Assist in the interviewing, training and evaluation of Employment Specialists and Relief staff.
Facilitate individual participation in interviews and evaluations.
Ensure the staff meet all WCI training regulations, policies and ongoing maintenance of certifications.
Conduct bi-weekly supervision with all Employment Specialists.
Explore and assess options for work, volunteer, community involvement and other experiences.
Assure that Human Rights are supported in all daily interactions (staff, Individuals, community members, employees). Train as a Human Rights Advocate. Conduct monthly Human Rights training.
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