A career at Easterseals Midwest is more than a job -- it is an opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives every day. Community Services Supervisors are the link to the community for those they serve and is one of the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we provide every day. The people that carry out this rewarding, care giving support play an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization.

The Community Services Supervisor is primarily responsible for assistance in the coordination, implementation, evaluation and oversight of the program. This position also helps ensure that the program follows guidelines set forth by funding agencies and accrediting bodies.

Duties:

• Assist in maintaining the quality of the program through monitoring and oversight. Provide announced and unannounced quality site visits to community sites and onsite programming to ensure positive programming and to develop relationships and rapport with community networks.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of staff professional development needs (i.e. staff meetings, staff trainings, in-services, mentor meetings, one on one meetings, etc.).
• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of Individual Support Plans and Behavior Development Plans for each client in the program.
• Assist in the coordination of weekly schedule making certain consumer needs are met and budgetary restrictions and/or requirements are upheld.
• Review and/or maintain necessary documentation/paperwork according to funding guidelines.
• Provide support to consumers' families and maintain open communication.
• Provide support and supervision to assigned clients in the work setting and community, when necessary, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Professionally represent Easter Seals Midwest in the community, with other professional networks and at professional networking meetings.
• Be on call to handle emergencies or scheduling conflicts as necessary.

A successful candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of treatment and training for clients with developmental disabilities.
• Critical thinking, problem solving skills and ability to analyze in order to assist in the coordination of daily functions of program.
• Must have leadership skills and good communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain positive professional relationship with families, employers, and community members.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Human Services field preferred. Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.