Direct Care Supervisor - Adult Care
Vanderheyden, Inc.•Town of Sand Lake, NY
•$24 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
Direct Care Supervisors and the House Manager supervise a supportive adult apartment program by supervising staff and facilitating individuals receiving services to acquire independence skills and self-esteem needed to establish and achieve personal goals. This is a full-time, awake position.
Requirements
- 1 year of experience as a Direct Support Professional.
- High school diploma/GED or associate's degree, preferably in the Human Service field, preferably with a similar population.
- Must have a valid NYS driver's license with clean MVR.
- Must be able to perform physical interventions and maintain SCIP certification.
- Maintains medication administration certification per program standards.
- Can adequately communicate orally and in writing.
- Basic computer literacy.
Nice To Haves
- Sound working knowledge of Vanderheyden policies, practices, and systems.
- Knowledge of Vanderheyden mission.
- Working knowledge of management practice.
- Adheres to the DSP Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrates the ability to meet the OPWDD Core Competency standards and ability to observe and provide feedback to others on performance of OPWDD Core Competency standards within OPWDD programs.
- Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
- Promotes and supports cultural diversity and is sensitive to those served.
Responsibilities
- Develops, maintains, and utilizes a sound working knowledge of regulations of the governing agency.
- Maintains current with all required trainings.
- Safely transports individuals as assigned per level of supervision required.
- Provides direct support to individuals as needed and necessary.
- Completes all assignments thoroughly and in a timely manner.
- Maintains confidentiality of staff, individuals served, and their families.
- Ensures supervision is completed according to agency standards.
- Completes assignments as assigned by supervisor or designee.
- Reflects a positive approach towards individuals receiving services, their families, the job, and other service providers.
- Can plan effectively and take action without ongoing prompts.
- Keeps supervisor informed of program status and potential issues.
- Makes sound decisions within the realm of responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
