Direct Care Supervisor

Lifesteps • Kittanning, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring a full-time Direct Care Supervisor to oversee a Residential Group Home in the Kittanning, Pennsylvania area. Lifesteps is a nonprofit human services organization that provides programs and services to help people with special needs live to their fullest potential.

The Direct Care Supervisor manages the day-to-day operations of a Residential Community Living home. The role supervises and schedules staff, provides staff training, conducts performance reviews, oversees care for individuals with special needs, and assists with caregiving duties and related documentation. The goal is to improve each person's quality of life and support them in living as independently as possible at home and in the community.

The position is 40 hours per week, primarily on the daylight shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On-call duties are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in a human services, direct care, caregiving, TSS, home health aide, CNA, DSP, or related position.
• Current driver's license.
• Obtain Medication Administration Certification within six months of hire.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent credits (60) and two years of experience in a human services or caregiving field.
• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a human services, social services, or related field.
• A degree in Education, Special Education, Counseling, Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Transition Programming, Nursing, Health Administration, or a similar field; any major qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Residential Community Living home.
• Directly supervise and schedule community home staff.
• Train staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee care provided to individuals with special needs.
• Assist with caregiving duties.
• Maintain documentation, including fire drills, client progress notes, and medication administration records.
• Support individuals in living as independently as possible at home and in the community.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal/emergency time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED