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Advocates Program Supervisor in Sterling, Massachusetts
Overview
Salary Rate: $22.50/hour
As the Program Supervisor at the Sterling Employment Center, your role is integral to the daily oversight of operations, ensuring the maintenance of facilities, vehicles, and optimal staff ratios. You will create schedules and facilitate opportunities for meaningful work, volunteerism, and community engagement tailored to individual needs.
Collaborating closely on the development and execution of Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals, behavior support strategies, and therapeutic services for individuals supported at the program. Thorough documentation, including assessments and evaluations, will be central to your responsibilities.
Leading a team of support staff, you will provide mentorship and cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages independent decision-making among individuals. You will also spearhead the recruitment, training, and supervision of Unit Supervisors, ensuring adherence to high standards of service delivery and operational excellence.
The Sterling Employment Center is dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to secure meaningful job opportunities. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals ages 21 and above, aimed at enhancing job readiness skills, fostering independence, and facilitating integration into the workforce.
Minimum Education Required
Associate's Degree
Responsibilities
Competencies:
Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others’ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things.
Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills.
Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate.
Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality.
Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events.
Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance.
Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications
Associates degree in related field preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
3 or more years’ experience working in related field.
Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
Additional specific experience may be required.
HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.
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Job Locations US-MA-Sterling
Minimum Education Required Associate's Degree
Job ID 2024-10636
Organization HMEA
Type Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Business Unit Developmental Services