Developmental Disabilities Program Supervisor

ABOUT THE JOB

As a member of our team, you will work with individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live independent, productive and integrated lives. As a Supervisor you will work with Service Coordinators to ensure health and safety, OAR compliance, and support the overall team and mission. Come help us make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Polk County, the Organization:

Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.

Benefits:

• Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to:
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly (increasing with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits with employee paying only 10% of the premium which covers all members of the employee's immediate family
• Life Insurance - employer paid
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
• HRSA/NHSC approved site for certain positions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, or a related social science field; AND three (3) years of administrative, clinical, and operational support experience, including managerial experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Incumbents may be required to obtain specific technical certifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the public service system for developmental disability services in Oregon to include specifications, contract language, and their interpretation. An understanding of the problems affecting clients and case management techniques that are appropriate for working with them; as well as modern developmental disability practices, principles and philosophies.