Program Supervisor

Chimes Metro, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, De

Job summary

Chimes Metro, Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking an entry-level supervisor to lead a designated staff team, provide training, coaching and performance evaluations, and ensure active treatment for people served.

You will coordinate staffing, monitor safety, document incidents, apply crisis intervention when needed, and partner with management to reduce turnover while meeting DOL regulations and program expectations. This role supports growth within a purpose-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree is required; Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, training, coaching and performance evaluation to an assigned group of staff and persons served.
• Verifies staff attendance and ensures active treatment.
• Assesses staffing needs and arranges temporary coverage as needed.
• Assists with adaptive equipment referrals to enhance productivity.
• Documents incidents and uses crisis intervention in emergencies.
• Focuses on staff development and ongoing learning.
• Works with management to reduce turnover.
• Ensures compliance with contractual specifications and DOL regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & coaching

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Program management

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. This is an entry level position.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Provides supervision, training, coaching, discipline and performance evaluation to an assigned group of staff and persons served. Provides feedback and discipline, along with the program manager, when appropriate.
• Verifies the staff attendance and ensures staff is providing active treatment for all people assigned.
• Ensures there is adequate staff in attendance at the program and obtains temporary staff or alternate staffing options when needed
• Assesses the need for adaptive equipment to enhance people's productivity/activity level and makes appropriate referrals and suggestions to the appropriate manager.
• Confirms that adequate materials are in place at the start of each shift and throughout the program time
• Documents incidents as needed
• Uses crisis intervention skills in emergency situations when needed
• Responsible for staff development including program orientation, completion of training, and ongoing learning of direct support staff.
• Works with manager and implements strategies to reduce turnover
• Conducts visits and/or inspections of assigned areas to ensure all contractual specifications are being met
• Familiar with all DOL regulations as relating to persons served and ensures they are all being met
• Serves as a positive role model for other employees in the program

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree is required; Bachelor's degree in a related area is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of supervisory experience. Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities is a plus. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Must have a care and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the agency's insurance carrier and policy.

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.

What's in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
• Discounts on Verizon mobile service
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at:

https://chimes.org/Careers. #cdv302