Supervisor, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Company: The Guidance Center
Location: Southgate
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description As a recognized leader in our field, The
Guidance center provides a broad range of services that have helped
children, adults and families unlock potential and build better
lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention,
growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually.
The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone. We have an
exciting opportunity for a Supervisor in our Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Program. Regular working hours are
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with a minimum of one
late evening shift per week. Based on the needs of the clients and
the program, additional hours are expected including evening and
weekends. Responsibilities include the following: Provide standard
and clinical supervision to staff members utilizing a variety of
supervisory methodologies. Manage and process crisis situations
with program staff and clients. Maintain electronic medical record
training and be able to train new staff and maintain ability to
assist staff with questions and concerns. Review all treatment
records and reports pertaining to the treatment and the rendering
of services to clients and provide direction for documentation
improvement. Managing staff and department within span of control,
including but not limited to: making recommendations with
particular weight as to the interviewing, selecting, hiring, and
termination of staff; setting and adjusting hours of work;
on-boarding and training staff; directing work and assignments;
appraising and evaluation of staff work performance; handling of
staff complaints and grievances; and disciplining employees.
Responsible for participating in monthly Total Quality Management
Committee meeting, actively implement the agency’s quality
improvement initiatives within their assigned areas, monitor the
implementation and adherence to the established quality improvement
initiatives, activities and policies. Supervise case program
consultations with staff. Maintain consistent and organized systems
to ensure Habilitation Waiver and Children’s Waiver, as well as
other funding source’s program requirements are followed as
mandated. Assist clinical staff to assess and utilize the data from
the electronic medical record reports on waivers, productivity and
other areas of the I/DD program to ensure staff and program
maintain program expectations. Assess community needs and assign
priorities and direct and provide service when indicated. Assess
need for psychiatric, psychological, and case management services
and monitor delivery. Work in conjunction with inter-departmental
groups to ensure smooth and consistent administration of the
program. Completes documentation, referrals, and other required
paperwork as required. Provide day-to-day supervision of staff.
Work collaboratively with Program Director and Finance to ensure
funding requirements and budgetary guidelines are met. Abide by,
support, and train staff in Person Centered Planning guidelines.
Other duties as required or assigned. Requirements Qualifications
include the following: Must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in
social work, psychology, or counseling. Must possess and retain
current full Master's licensure by the State of Michigan; LMSW, LLP
licensure preferred. Candidate must have at least one (1) year
experience in examining, evaluating and treating children and
adolescents with intellectual and developmental disability
diagnoses and utilizing relevant treatment modalities. Experience
in working with Waivers desirable. Must meet the requirements for
Children’s Mental Health Professional (CMHP) and Qualified
Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) within 120 days of
hire. Experience with electronic medical record highly preferred.
Additional requirements are good written and verbal communication
skills as well as having the ability to be organized, creative,
flexible, and provide, non-judgmental, culturally competent,
unconditional care. Individual must be highly organized and
demonstrate competence in providing services to consumers of
psychiatric and specialized services. Must have valid driver’s
license and favorable driving record. Must have the ability to
appropriately handle crisis situations. The Guidance Center
believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and
we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive
salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work
environment and much more!
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