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Access: Supports for Living

Pre-Vocational Supervisor

Access: Supports for Living, Model City, New York, United States

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Our dedicated front line staff are out in the field making it happen daily. Our administration staff support them by giving resources and tools needed for success—whether in Finance, HR, IT, or Quality Assurance.

Location:

Middletown, NY Pay Rate:

$20.50 per hour Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (40hrs)

Overview of Primary Responsibilities The Pre-Vocational Supervisor assists the Team Leader in establishing and assuring that the daily program structure and service delivery meet regulatory standards and in ensuring that all staff provide pre‑employment and/or job readiness activities as specified in individuals’ Life Plans and Staff Action Plans. The role ensures services are habilitative and prepare individuals for paid employment or meaningful community activities, enabling the highest level of community engagement.

Additional Responsibilities

Assure the accurate completion of all program documentation requirements according to billing/regulatory standards and time frames.

Strong communication skills.

Responsible for representation at Life Plan meetings and submission of Staff Action Plans.

Ability to prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities.

Develop relationships with businesses in the community to create connections and opportunities for pre‑voc, volunteer and employment for individuals.

Lead growth of department and responsible for timely submission of billing.

Strong ability to problem‑solve independently and with a team.

Provide supervision of Pre‑Voc staff.

Lead staff performance evaluations in alignment with DSP Core Competencies and Culture Playbook.

Possess excellent crisis intervention skills and the ability to make decisions to assure that necessary safeguards are in place for each individual served.

Primary Functions

Program Management—

Ensures that the program operates effectively and required activities are conducted; ensures individual needs are met; documents that the program follows state rules and guidelines; maintains individual files and records; reports facility and vehicle maintenance issues; responds to individual and program emergencies.

Staff Management—

Supervise the staff and lead their activities with the individuals; schedule the staff to meet program needs; participate in the hiring process and recommend candidates for hire; provide coaching and feedback, complete staff performance agreements; implement staff discipline as needed; provide training on individuals and program activities and agency procedures and protocols and OPWDD regulations; approve and audit staff timesheets.

Advocacy—

Assists individuals with achieving personal goals; works on behalf of individuals to overcome barriers; helps individuals participate in activities of their choice; respects individual’s personal beliefs, choices, and interests.

Health Maintenance—

Assists in promoting good health; communicates with members of the individual’s interdisciplinary team; provides First Aid/CPR and seeks emergency medical care when needed.

Personal Care—

May assist individuals with mobility including lifting them from a seated or lying position, helping them walk and maintaining stability.

Living Skills Development—

Assists with developing relationships connected to natural supports and records progress on skill development and achievement.

Behavior Development—

Serves as role model and mentor, demonstrating desired behaviors; and coaching individuals using approved techniques and strategies.

Operational Support—

Maintains cleanliness of program; drives company vehicle to transport individuals to their activities; completes tasks beyond the individual’s abilities; follows policies and procedures for handling money.

Professional Behavior—

Acts in a professional and visionary manner and communicates effectively with others; completes training programs; trains others as required and attends required meetings.

Qualifications and Attributes

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Possess strong interpersonal skill as well as organizational and planning skills.

Excellent computer skills.

Strong problem solving skills.

Passionate about the field and demonstrate alignment with the company vision.

Must possess a strong knowledge of documentation regulatory requirements.

Assess, identify and implement necessary training to support the development of the PreVoc staff.

Leading staff performance evaluations in alignment with DSP Core Competencies and Culture Playbook.

Promotes customer satisfaction.

Supervisory experience.

A clean and valid driving record is required to maintain this position.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in any field and 6 months experience in the field OR

Associate’s Degree in related field with a minimum of 6 months experience in the field and 6 months supervisory experience in the field OR

Minimum of 2 years’ experience with the IDD population and 1 year of supervisory experience.

Access: Network is an EEO employer.

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