Community Habilitation Supervisor (OPWDD)

Elmy's Special Services NY NJ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmy’s Special Services NY NJ is seeking a Community Habilitation Supervisor (OPWDD) for a full-time, on-site role based in Brooklyn, NY. You will oversee community habilitation services, supervise direct support staff, coach performance, and ensure plans are implemented with dignity and independence.

You will coordinate case management activities, maintain documentation, and collaborate with families, care managers, and providers to address participant needs.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills including staff oversight, scheduling, and performance management.
• Social work and case management experience, advocating and coordinating services for clients.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of mental health and developmental disabilities, including behavior support and crisis response.
• Familiarity with OPWDD regulations and person-centered planning is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct support staff and provide coaching and feedback.
• Ensure service plans are implemented consistently and effectively.
• Coordinate case management activities and maintain documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with families, care managers, and other providers to address participant needs.
• Conduct home and community visits and monitor health and safety.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings to support quality improvement and compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Social work & case management

Clear communication

Mental health & disability knowledge

OPWDD regulations familiarity

Coaching & performance feedback

Education

Associate/Bachelor in social work or related field

Job description

Company Description

Elmy’s Special Services is a nonprofit organization providing individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Brooklyn, NY and Newark, NJ. Since 2002, the organization has focused on serving underserved communities, including immigrant and low‑income families with limited access to disability services. Elmy’s offers a wide range of programs, including direct support, respite care, day habilitation, and early intervention, all tailored to the needs and preferences of the individuals served. Team members join a mission‑driven environment centered on respect, inclusion, and meaningful impact in the lives of participants and their families. The organization values staff who are committed to person‑centered care and community‑based support.

Role Description

The Community Habilitation Supervisor (OPWDD) is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Brooklyn, NY. This position oversees community habilitation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring that supports are person‑centered, align with OPWDD regulations, and promote independence and community integration. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include supervising direct support staff, providing coaching and performance feedback, and ensuring that service plans are implemented consistently and effectively. The supervisor coordinates case management activities, maintains documentation and progress notes, and collaborates with families, care managers, and other providers to address participant needs. The role also involves conducting home and community visits, monitoring health and safety, responding to incidents, and participating in team meetings and trainings to support quality improvement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong supervisory skills, including staff oversight, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.


• Candidates should possess skills in social work and case management, including service coordination, advocacy, and resource navigation.


• Candidates should possess effective communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, active listening, and collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams.


• Candidates should possess an understanding of mental health and developmental disabilities, including behavior support, crisis response, and trauma‑informed practices.


• Relevant experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferably in OPWDD or similar community‑based programs.


• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations, person‑centered planning, and documentation requirements is highly beneficial.


• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.


• Ability to work on‑site in Brooklyn, NY, travel locally for home/community visits, and maintain a flexible schedule as needed.


• Demonstrated commitment to equity, cultural humility, and supporting diverse communities, including immigrant and low‑income families.