L6017-03 Residential Shift Supervisor

Venture Community Services Inc•Webster, MA

1d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce, using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. This full-time, hourly role is based in an adult residential setting and involves supervising and supporting residents' daily activities while fostering their physical, emotional, social, and vocational development. The Residential Shift Supervisor helps ensure residents participate in meaningful activities that promote independence, community integration, and personal growth. The role provides leadership to Direct Support Professionals during shifts, supports consistent implementation of individual plans and program requirements, and serves as the primary contact for day-to-day updates to administrative personnel when the Residential House Manager is absent. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week: Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Wednesday 2 p.m.–11 p.m. The listed pay is $19.00–$20.50 per hour, and paid training is provided. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new full-time employees.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related field is preferred, or one year of experience in human services.
Maintain active MAP certification or obtain MAP certification within three months of hire.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a valid driver's license; daily use of a car is preferred.
Have strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to meet physical requirements, including assisting with resident transfers and personal care and handling emergency situations.
Be able to assist residents with personal care, including lifting and transferring individuals.
Be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, overnight coverage, and occasional overtime as needed.
Be able to handle physically demanding situations, such as assisting in emergencies or behavioral crises.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related field.
Daily use of a car.

Responsibilities

Implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs), behavior plans, and assessments in accordance with individual needs and program goals.
Create, lead, and supervise Direct Support Professionals during shifts, ensuring consistent communication and adherence to daily scheduled plans.
Ensure ISP programs and behavior data sheets are documented.
Ensure medications are delivered and documented.
Ensure recreation and DROs/DRLs are run as directed.
Ensure assigned staff thoroughly complete the cleaning schedule.
Foster community involvement, employment opportunities, and recreational activities that support resident engagement and personal development.
Coordinate with families, guardians, and external agencies to support comprehensive care as directed by the Residential House Manager.
Assist with financial management, including resident accounts and house budgets, as directed by the Residential House Manager.
Attend annual and semi-annual reviews as assigned by the Residential House Manager.
Help ensure the program meets standards outlined in the Department of Developmental Services Mission Statement and the Survey and Certification Tool.
Perform safety checks, assist with fire drills, and ensure compliance with DDS regulations and safety standards.
Oversee and support residents with meal preparation, shopping, and other daily living activities.
Maintain accurate records of residents' progress, health, and program involvement, and ensure staff complete daily reports and assigned tasks.
Assist with household maintenance needs and vehicle upkeep.
Plan individual leisure activities and ensure residents have opportunities for recreation and personal development.
Serve as the primary contact during shifts and communicate day-to-day updates to administrative personnel when the Residential House Manager is absent.
Maintain First Aid, CPR, MAP, and Safety Care certifications.
Maintain training specific to individual programmatic issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.