The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
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A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
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No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
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Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
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Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in the following preferred field is highly desirable: education, special education, psychology, counseling, gerontology, social work, or therapeutic recreation.
Certification: A NADD, RBT, CNA, or BCBA certification is preferred if bachelor’s degree preference is not met.
Experience: Two years of supervisory experience in social services highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Caring and cooperative attitude toward others with a view of seeing the need of others as more important than his/her own.
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Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
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Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules and policies governing agency services. Sound oral and written communication skills.
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Knowledge principles and methods of habilitation.
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Knowledge of behavior management, safety techniques and program planning principles.
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Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies including Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and the electronic healthcare record system. Ability to navigate computers and work-related systems.
Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individual(s). Stand, sit, bend, or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care and/or support. Work in a standard office environment. Utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis. Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.) Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.