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Community Based Supervisor

Buffalo, NY, USA

Req #5576

Friday, April 19, 2024

The Arc Erie County New York has been supporting children and adults with disabilities, and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive services for over 65 years.

The Arc Erie County is looking for Community-Based Supervisor!

What you’ll be doing: As ourCommunity-Based Supervisor, you’ll be working either one-on-one or with a group of developmentally disabled individuals as a role model, mentor and/or Production Supervisor.

You will be responsible for…

• Instructing and assisting individuals in developing social skills, work skills and work habits in a community-based enclave setting.

• Orienting individuals to new work settings to include work routines, production demands, quality standards, breaks, lunches, use of equipment and/or facilities, etc.

• Monitors quantity and quality of work produced by individual at an enclave site to insure conformance with the customer’s contract standards.

  What we need from you:

  Associate Degree in Human ServicesOR

  High School diploma or equivalentplus(1) yr. full time experience in work setting training others

  Valid NYS Driver’s License & approved driving record

  What The Arc Erie County can offer:

• $17.50 per hour

• Affordable benefits (medical, dental & vision insurance)

• Excellent PTO

• Room for advancement

• On the job training

• 40-hour work week (schedules vary)

• Positive, diverse and exciting environment

Full Job Description is listed below:

Job Title:

Community-Based Supervisor

Department:

Vocational Employment Services

Job Grade:

2

Position Summary:

Community-Based Supervisor works either one-on-one or with a group of developmentally disabled individuals as a role model, mentor and/or Production Supervisor. Facilitates the attainment of the individual’s vocational potential which includes the maintenance of performance standards required by customers. Acts as liaison between individual (s), employer and The Arc Erie County New York as directed by Supervisor. Job locations can vary throughout Erie County; hours will vary and might include morning, afternoon and evenings, weekends and/or holiday hours.

Reporting Relationship:

Depending on assignment to a specific work location reports to either Enclave Manager, Plant Foreman, Production Management staff and/or Supported Employment Management staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructs and assists individuals in developing social skills, work skills and work habits in a community based enclave setting.

• Works one-on-one with individuals as needed, to complete tasks and provide a positive work model.

• Orient individuals to new work settings to include; work routines, production demands, quality standards, breaks, lunches, use of equipment and/or facilities, etc.

• Monitors quantity and quality of work produced by individual at an enclave site to insure conformance with the customer’s contract standards.

• Transports/escorts individuals to and from community work sites as needed and/or provide mobility training as required.

• Works with individuals on defined vocational goals and objectives, and assess progress monthly, or more frequently as directed by individual’s Program Manager, progress to be documented in progress notes, signed, titled and dated/

• Assists individuals in the process of integrating into the work force through utilizing natural supports and assisting in active social participation with co-workers in both on and off site activities.

• Participates in case conferences, in-service training and case consultations with individual’s Program Manager as needed.

• Acts as liaison between individual(s), employer and The Arc Erie County New York, as directed by Supervisor.

• Advocates and monitors work setting to insure safe and healthy work conditions, reports as needed to Supervisor.

• Make recommendations (job carving) to the employer and/or supervisor in adapting job duties to the abilities of the individual as needed to insure individual’s employment.

• Maintains service, statistical, and administrative records including enclave hours, rate of pay and necessary data to complete billing.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Business Administration or a related field.

OR

High school or equivalent diploma PLUS one year of full-time experience in a work setting training others. One year of full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.

PLUS

Must be Multi-Media First Aid Certified or receive certification within ninety (90) days from the date of hire.

Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license, approved driving record and reliable transportation to all parts of greater Erie County area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)

• Mental Requirements:

The ability to read, write, analyze, be perceptive/comprehensive, show good judgment & decision making skills, be skillful in creative problem solving , basic math skills, independent action, planning & prioritizing and follow directions. Work independently as well as cooperatively with others. Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under pressure and meet job-related deadlines accordingly; available to work flexible hours.

• Human Relations Skills:

The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, demonstrate the ability to serve as an appropriate role model to program participants and co-workers. Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner. Adhere to and administer Agency’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

• Equipment Operation:

The ability to operate factory equipment, such as, pallet jacks, banding machines, sealers, air and electric hand powered equipment found on a assembly line, ability to work on in-line process at industrial rate, etc.; the ability to operate office equipment, such as, computer, copier, fax machine, etc.; operate agency trucks, buses, vans and cars to include use of wheelchair tie down systems; etc.; ability to come in contact with normal household dust/dirt, use of mower (rider and hand), weed wackers, and snow shoveling/leaf raking.

Agency Principles:

• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support. These include practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.

• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.

• Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

This position isNON-EXEMPTfrom the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standard Act.

The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.

The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Other details

• Job Family Arc Erie

• Pay Type Hourly

• Hiring Rate $17.50

• Travel Required Yes

• Required Education High School

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• Buffalo, NY, USA