IRA Program Supervisor

Liberty Resources is seeking an IRA Program Supervisor

 

Liberty Resources is one of Central New York’s most progressive, diversified and trusted human service agencies.  Currently employing over 1500 individuals we strive to be a premier human services provider and put our values – Service, Excellence and Responsibility - into practice every day.

We are united in the belief that everyone deserves to live their happiest healthiest life.  Come join our team dedicated to supporting individuals living with disabilities to fulfill the same hopes and dreams as everyone else. 

Position Summary

The Program Supervisor is responsible for program operations and supervision of an Individual Residential Alternative (IRA) Program supporting individuals with ID/DD to live their fullest lives.

Essential Job Functions



* Supervise assigned program and all direct support staff in the day-to-day implementation of program services.  Helps staff meet high standards of performance, qualitatively and quantitatively for care of program participants.



* Assures continuity of client services and high standards of client care; facilitates individualized service planning and implementation of goals in cooperation with the treatment team.



* Provides instruction and supervision to staff concerning residential habilitation, policies and procedures, program goals and objectives.



* Responds to and effectively handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of both time and areas of assignment; applies SCIP-R and behavior management techniques as required, works with Behavioral Specialist and consulting Psychologist to develop behavior intervention plans with functional analysis, baseline and data collection.

  



* Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor share On-Call responsibilities; takes corrective action to ensure conflict resolution, staff coverage requirements, crisis intervention, Untoward Incident notifications and staff debriefing.


* Monitors the maintenance of required records and documentation of service provided.

Ensures Medicaid eligibility and all records are compliant with Medicaid requirements by completing reviews.

Also monitors qualitative aspects of documentation.

Qualifications


* Bachelors/Associates and three (3) years' experience or related combination of education and experience.

Prior supervisory experience preferred. 


* Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to use personal vehicle for transporting consumers.

Required Skills and Abilities 


* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to supervise others. 


* Effective oral and written communication skills, including computer competency.



* Must constantly move about.

Ability to lift, transfer or physically assist individuals may be required.

Must be able to lift objects up to 20 lbs.

frequently and support a person’s body weight as needed for the purposes of physical assistance, personal c...