ID/A Program Assistant Supervisor

Access Services
https://www.accessservices.org/careers/

Position Description:
Access Services is looking to grow our In Home and Community Supports team by hiring an Assistant Supervisor!

Who we are: Our Intellectual Disability & Autism service line believes in empowering individuals’ abilities and unlocking their full potential. Disability does not mean inability. Our In-Home Supports program is a part of that and has been helping families for 30+ years. We provide training, ongoing support, and equip Direct Support Professionals to provide 1 on 1 care to support adults and children with intellectual disabilities in their homes and in the community.

Our program helps individuals:

  • Set and meet personal goals.
  • Become contributing members of their communities.
  • Foster independence and encourage personal growth.
  • Manage daily care routines.

What you’ll do as an In Home Supports Assistant Supervisor:

  • You will provide a combination of coordination and direct care support to individuals with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes or their natural family’s homes.
  • Training and supervision of DSPs.
  • Have a caseload primarily in the Orwigsburg area
  • Assist with the development, implementation, updating and review of individual support plans that are strengths based and person centered in collaboration with the team and the individuals being served.
  • Provide 25-30 hours of direct care support to the individuals in the program.
  • Attend all necessary meetings relating to both the support and coordination aspects of the individuals being served.
  • Participate in the orientation, development, and supervision of assigned direct support professionals.
  • Maintain documentation and data related to your caseload.

Specific Requirements and Preferences:
You should work with us if...

  • You have the following qualifications:
    • Education: High School diploma or GED required.
    • Experience: One year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
    • Valid driver's license, regular access to a reliable vehicle, and adequate car insurance. This position requires the ability to travel during the course of a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency owned vehicle to meet these expectations.
    • Two (2) years of driving experience
    • No Driver’s License suspensions in the last 48 months.
  • You are aligned with our mission and values!
    • This means you believe in striving for excellence in meeting the needs of those we serve and have a heart for empowering people to reach their full potential.
  • We are looking for a candidate with...
    • Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families and individuals from local agencies.
    • Ability to effectively interact as part of a team and also work independently.
    • Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies. 

Organization Description:
Who we are: Our Intellectual Disability & Autism service line believes in empowering individuals’ abilities and unlocking their full potential. Disability does not mean inability. Our In-Home Supports program is a part of that and has been helping families for 30+ years. We provide training, ongoing support, and equip Direct Support Professionals to provide 1 on 1 care to support adults and children with intellectual disabilities in their homes and in the community.

How to Apply:
To see the full description and apply, go here: https://apply.workable.com/access-services-3/j/B0B1E8578D/

Posted October 2, 2023