Direct Care Supervisor
About The Position
Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Community Homes Supervisor in the Avonmore PA area. Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you. Position Summary: The Supervisor provides a high level of quality care to individuals while ensuring that each individual is treated with respect and dignity. Improves the quality of life for each individual by assisting them in learning to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community. In addition, the Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and handling the day-to-day activities of the Community Home. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of all house staff. The Supervisor functions as a Residential Companion and is part of the direct care team. This full-time position works a schedule of 7am to 3pm.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years’ experience working in a human service or related field
- Current driver’s license
- Obtain a Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire
- First Aid/CPR certified within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree or equivalent credits (60) and 2 years of experience working in a human service, Special Education or related field
- Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year experience working in a human service or related field
- Supervisory experience and knowledge of 6400, 6500, and/or 2380 regulations (or equivalent regulations).
Responsibilities
- Providing a high level of quality care to individuals
- Ensuring that each individual is treated with respect and dignity
- Improving the quality of life for each individual by assisting them in learning to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community
- Overseeing and handling the day-to-day activities of the Community Home
- Direct supervision of all house staff
- Functioning as a Residential Companion and is part of the direct care team
Benefits
- 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums
- Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
