Assistant Site Supervisor

Riverside Community Care • West Roxbury, MA

79d • $20

About The Position

The Assistant Site Supervisor works as part of a team to provide direct supports, guidance, education, advocacy and supervision for individuals with developmental and/or cognitive disabilities. The Assistant Site Supervisor takes a leadership role for both identified individuals and the household, helps individuals live safely in the community, maintain their physical and emotional health, foster relationships with housemates, family and community and develop the skills necessary to increase the individual's independence. Interaction between staff and individuals will reflect an appreciation of each individual's uniqueness. As a member of the team, the Assistant Site Supervisor supports the human rights of individuals through the development of self-worth, empowering individuals to become the primary decision-makers in their lives. They offer a listening and counseling presence for individuals with questions and concerns. In the Site Supervisor's absence, the Assistant Site Supervisor assumes responsibility for day to day operations of the home. Riverside offers an outstanding staff training program, excellent supervision, competitive salary, benefits package and career advancement opportunities!

Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities with at least one year in residential services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supports, guidance, education, advocacy, and supervision for individuals with developmental and/or cognitive disabilities.
• Take a leadership role for both identified individuals and the household.
• Help individuals live safely in the community and maintain their physical and emotional health.
• Foster relationships with housemates, family, and community.
• Develop skills necessary to increase the individual's independence.
• Support the human rights of individuals and empower them to become primary decision-makers in their lives.
• Offer a listening and counseling presence for individuals with questions and concerns.
• Assume responsibility for day-to-day operations of the home in the Site Supervisor's absence.

Benefits

• Outstanding staff training program
• Excellent supervision
• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees