Direct Care Supervisor (DOH/LLCP #14933+)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice is seeking a Direct Care Supervisor to oversee homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring health and safety, and coordinating as part of the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and works with individuals who are developmentally disabled or have behavioral/mental health challenges. Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays, with extensive driving between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with individuals who are mentally and/or physically disabled and/or display challenging behavior.
• High School Diploma and four years of related experience may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assign staff schedules and monitor coverage across shifts.
• Audit documentation and provide staff training.
• Observe resident behavior and participate in the Individuals Interdisciplinary Team.
• Deliver high-quality, skilled services to individuals with behavioral or mental health needs.

Skills

Supervisor

Developmental disabilities experience

Behavioral health awareness

Education

High School Diploma plus 4 years related experience

Job description

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Job Title Direct Care Supervisor (DOH/LLCP #14933+)

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This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Why does the job exist?

This position will directly oversee and manage various homes that provides services to Individuals who are Developmentally Disabled. This position functions as a supervisor to lower-level Direct Care Staff and is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of the individuals served in their assigned home. The House Supervisor is responsible for assigning staff assignments, auditing documentation, providing training to staff, observing resident behavior, and participating as a member to the Individuals Interdisciplinary Team, as well as, providing highly skilled services to Individuals who behavioral and/or mentally ill and who may cause injury to themselves or others. LLCP has three (3) shifts; 12am-8am, 8am-4pm, and 4pm-12am. These positions will be assigned to one of these shifts and will be required to work weekends and Holidays.

How does it get done?

The House Supervisor is responsible for assigning staff assignments, auditing documentation, providing training to staff, observing resident behavior, and participating as a member to the Individual's Interdisciplinary Team, as well as, providing highly skilled services to Individuals who behavioral and/or mentally ill and who may cause injury to themselves or others.

Who are the customers?

Adult individual's who are developmentally disabled and could display behavioral challenges and/or medical challenges.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Supervisor
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Experience working with individuals who mentally and physical disabled and/or display behavior.

High School Diploma and four (4) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state laws, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Certification from the State of New Mexico or pass and receive a Defensive Driving Certification as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) course..

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting as well as in the community-based homes of the individual. Position requires the ability to lift/push/transfer and/or carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and over 100 pounds with assistance. The incumbent may be exposed to unpredictable violent behavior of the individual. Daily driving is required to meet the needs for individuals served. Occasional overnight stay may be required. Specific geographic location for this position will vary depending on agency needs and utilization. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching are essential functions of this job.

Supplemental Information

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.