Program Supervisor House Lead

Sevita • Lancaster, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
As a mission-driven organization, we are intensely focused on expanding access to services and developing new and more effective ways of delivering supports and services to individuals we serve.
Join our team as a Program Supervisor (also known as DSP Lead Staff) in one of our group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. These homes are specialized facilities for individuals with history of behavioral challenges.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• One year of experience working directly with adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting REQUIRED
• Experience working with individuals with aggressive behaviors and behavior management needs REQUIRED
• REQUIRED: DSP Year 1 and DSP Year 2 certifications completed
• Current CA driver's license in good standing
• Must have at least one year of history as a licensed driver (any US state); must pass DMV record review
• Access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of registration and insurance coverage
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships, and a reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• Flexible availability is required - this position has a set schedule but may need to adjust schedule to assist with coverage as needed

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with supervision of staff (official role as a supervisor)
• ARF Administrator certification is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage services within a designated program, including site operations, case management, and implementation of individual service plans
• Supervise/coordinate the daily activities of Direct Care Staff, maintain schedules of Direct Care Staff, and oversee the day-to-day operation of the program
• Deliver direct care services and support to assigned individuals we serve on an ongoing basis
• Provide input and feedback in hiring, corrective action, performance evaluations, and termination decisions
• Ensure onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training is delivered
• Perform safety drills and assist with compliance management for state regulations and company policies
• Assist Program Director (Administrator) with ongoing tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time position (40 hours/week) with some potential for overtime
• Full compensation/benefits package includes health insurance and other insurances and perks
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees