Residential Program Supervisor I

Opportunity Partners Careers•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$18 - $23

About The Position

As a Residential Program Supervisor I in our group homes, you will support people with disabilities to successfully live in their homes and participate in their communities. You will assist these individuals with increasing their independence and quality of life.

Requirements

A desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
Work independently and within a team
Must have reliable transportations and possess a valid drivers license.
Must meet the Qualification as a Designated Coordinator (see standards below)
DESIGNATED COORDINATOR QUALIFICATIONS: A designated coordinator may have a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
A designated coordinator may have an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
A designated coordinator may have a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 or older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services, education, or health and four years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children and is under the supervision of staff person who meets the designated coordinator qualifications listed above.

Responsibilities

Participates in the individual planning process with each person served
Collaborate with a persons care team and facilitate team meetings
Promote hobbies and recreational activities
Assist with meal planning, grocery/personal shopping, & cooking
Schedule and attend medical appointments & provide medication administration
Support & develop independent living skills
Provide education & opportunities to problem solve with regards to safety skills, apartment maintenance, finances and budgeting, social interactions, and self-advocacy
Supervise a staff of Direct Support Professionals
Provide training to personnel on person served health and support needs so individuals can live as independently as possible
Manage and maintain staffing schedule to ensure peoples support needs are met
Collaborate with the program manager regarding staff training and coaching