DS Program Development Specialist/Community Engagement Supervisor

Summary: This FLSA Non-Exempt position is responsible for the assessment of individual needs upon entry into DS Day Programs, as well as the development and monitoring of written program plans needed to meet the individual's goals as indicated by individual interviews and assessments in addition to providing supervision of Community Engagement Services for individuals in Develop-mental Services Day Services.

General areas of responsibilities include:

• Assessment of individuals entering day support services;

• Development of Person centered Plans (utilizing team approach);

• Maintenance and development of CE progress notes and other documentation;

• Working with direct care staff to develop, implement, and modify Day Program plans as needed;

• Development and oversight of activities in accordance with Community Engage-ment Service provision; and

• Supervision of staff designated solely for Community Engagement Services.

In carrying out position responsibilities the incumbent reports to and receives supervision from the DS Director. In carrying out position responsibilities, the incumbent performs in accordance with established ESCSB policies and procedures, demonstrates initiative, exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality of information, and sustains effective working relationships.

Essential Functions:
• Perform assessments and intake of individuals entering into Day Services for pur-poses of participation and program development;

• Develop written program plans for individuals participating in all day support ser-vices as required and in accordance with applicable Medicaid, licensure, agency and other regulatory entities;

• Oversight and approval of progress notes on all Community Engagement partici-pants and completion of quarterlies for individuals in Community Engagement Services;

• As assigned, maintain program records on all individuals participating in only Community Engagement services under our agency;

• Participate in individual service plan meetings in order to collaborate regarding de-velopment of a cohesive person-centered service plan for all day services;

• Monitor the application and follow-through of individual Community Engagement plans by day support staff;

• Develop connections within the community to provide meaningful and engaging activities for individuals in Community Engagement Services

• Work cohesively with all areas of Developmental Services to develop and imple-ment any regulatory changes from DBHDS, DMAS, licensure, or other regulatory entities;

• Supervise DSPs providing only Community Engagement Services;

• Make supervisory visits during off site Community Engagement programming to ensure that services are delivered as required;

• Provide guidance and training of all Community Engagement staff during monthly staff meeting and as needed;

• Perform other job-related duties as directed by the DS Director and/or Executive Director.

Related Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field required, minimum six (6) months position related experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The incumbent should have position-related experience with the population served and/or experi-ence writing individual person centered plans and possess the following knowledge, skills, and abil-ities:
• Intellectual and developmental disabilities, assessment techniques and tools, PCP develop-ment and implementation, record keeping, managerial techniques and support, and Virginia required documentation.

• Assessing individual interests and needs, PCP development and implementation, record keeping and documentation, working as part of an intra-agency team, establishing effective working relationships with superiors and peers.

• Perform individual assessments and utilize information to develop PCP's, accurately per-form all record keeping requirements according to Medicaid, DBHDS, and agency stand-ards, supervise professional staff, interact and participate on a team, establish effective working relationships with superiors, community members and agencies, and peers.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field required, minimum six (6) months position related experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.