Job: IN HOME SUPPORT - FIELD SUPERVISOR

December 02, 2013 - January 15, 2014
Location:	Various, ME
Exempt/Non-Exempt:	Exempt
Benefits:	Woodfords Family Services is able to provide Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term-Disability insurance for our eligible employees.
Employment Type:	Full Time
Department:	Family Support Services - I.H.S. Region 1
Description:	Woodfords Family Services In-Home Support department is seeking a creative, committed and motivated individual interested in working with children and families to join them as a Field Supervisor, located in the Southern Maine area.
Duties:	Responsibilities: 1. Oversee delivery of services for a caseload that meets consumer and agency needs. 2. Supervise all staff assigned to caseload through monthly face-to-face supervisory and observation meetings. 3. Meet at least once per month face-to-face with each parent/guardian of assigned consumers to monitor satisfaction of service delivery. 4. As part of a treatment team, review and update quarterly goals and objectives and annual service plans. Submit quarterly and annual plans to Intake Coordinator for review in a manner which allows for submission to DHHS within the 10-day prior due date. 5. Oversee implementation of mutually agreed upon goals and objectives that allow consumer independent growth in areas of daily living skills, social interaction, communication, behavior skills and safety skills. 6. Maintain all consumer records (log books) documentation, schedules and log sheets to ascertain compliance with COA requirements, DHHS, Program and MaineCare requirements. 7. Make sure that all direct care staff are kept up-to-date on changes to policies, procedures and/or paperwork requirements. Provide necessary paperwork to direct staff as needed or requested. 8. Actively support Woodfords Family Services fundraising endeavors. Seek professional growth through reading, attending workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work. Essential Duties: 1. Comply with all rules and policies in regard to safety. Comply with all rules, regulations and procedures as outlined in the Woodfords Family Services Employee Handbook, the In-Home Support Procedures Manual and the Safety Manual. 2. Conduct self in a consumer-friendly manner at all times. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality consistent with the protection of children and adult human rights. 3. Complete all reports and required paperwork in a timely manner. 4. Conduct on-site observation and supervision with each assigned direct care staff at least once time per month. Amount of meeting time will meet all requirements as outlined in the Section 28 regulations. 5. Meet a minimum of twice monthly with each staff (once for face-to-face observation)-time or casual assigned direct care staff. Each assigned full-time staff must be supervised a minimum of four hours per month. 6. Meet a minimum of once per month for one hour with each parent(s)/consumer in assigned caseload. 7. Meet twice per month with Assistant Director of Family Support Services for supervision, and attend staff meetings or group work sessions as scheduled. 8. Meet monthly with assigned individual for LSW supervision. 9. Complete all Woodfords Family Services and/or DHHS required training as scheduled. Keep all certifications current. Attend bi-annual agency staff meetings, and other meetings, as required. Maintain LSW licensure. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with good body mechanic. Must possess the ability to deal with the stress of the position in an appropriate manner. Must be able to complete all aspects of Safety Care training, including use of physical restraints. Must possess the mental, physical and emotional health to carry out the position of Field Supervisor for the In-Home Support Program.
Qualifications:	Qualifications: 1. BA or BS in a human services or social services field and at least one year related supervisory experience. 2. Be a licensed social worker (LSW or LSX). 3. Must possess a valid State of Maine driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, have use of a reliable vehicle, and be willing to travel over multiple counties. 4. Must possess excellent communication skills in writing, speaking and listening. 5. Must have knowledge of typical and atypical child development, developmental disabilities and delays, and the development and functioning of family systems. 6. Ability to interact, develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, families, in-home support staff and other service providers. 7. Must possess the ability to interact safely with individuals who are sometimes not able to care for themselves. 8. Possess the ability to plan, organize, establish priorities, schedule workloads and respond effectively and appropriately to crisis situations. 9. Must be an American citizen or maintain legal alien status. 10. Computer Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access programming, and knowledge of data entry, word-processing, spreadsheet, maintaining database and mail merge. Must have knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation usage; modern office methods, procedures and equipment use; filing, business letter and report writing techniques. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that could include evenings or weekends.
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