Residential Supervisor in Training

Adolphus Group • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Supervisor Trainee (RST) is a developmental leadership position within Residential Services designed to prepare high-performing Direct Support Professionals for advancement into the Residential Supervisor role. While continuing to provide direct, person-centered support, the RST develops competency in residential operations, documentation oversight, staff accountability, compliance monitoring, medication documentation awareness, incident response, and quality assurance. Under the guidance of the Residential Coordinator and Residential Manager, the Residential Supervisor Trainee assists with day-to-day home operations, reinforces agency expectations, supports DSP performance, participates in coaching and accountability processes, and develops the leadership skills required to successfully transition into a Residential Supervisor position. This role is intended to bridge the transition from Direct Support Professional to Residential Supervisor. Successful completion of the Residential Supervisor Academy and demonstration of required competencies may result in advancement to the Residential Supervisor position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and ability to support individuals respectfully and safely.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration as applicable.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional emergency coverage as needed.
• Successful completion of the Residential Supervisor Academy.
• Demonstrated competency in documentation, operations, compliance, staff accountability, and communication.
• Consistent attendance, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to model agency standards and reinforce expectations with staff.
• Recommendation from residential leadership for advancement.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1-2 years of direct support experience in IDD, behavioral health, residential services, or a related human services setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred or required based on assigned location needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining daily operations of the assigned residential home.
• Monitor house cleanliness, organization, and environmental standards.
• Support shift continuity, staffing communication, and completion of assigned house responsibilities.
• Participate in house walkthroughs, maintenance reporting, activity planning, and operational follow-up.
• Serve as a leadership resource to DSP staff while developing supervisory judgment.
• Model professional communication, documentation standards, respectful interactions, and safe work practices.
• Assist with reinforcing staff expectations and identifying performance concerns.
• Participate in coaching conversations and staff accountability processes with leadership support.
• Support completion and review of required documentation, including shift notes, activity schedules, house walks, maintenance requests, and fire drill documentation.
• Assist with identifying incomplete, inaccurate, or untimely documentation.
• Support MAR submission processes and medication documentation awareness as required.
• Maintain documentation that is factual, objective, timely, complete, and audit-ready.
• Support safe and compliant residential operations in alignment with Pennsylvania 6400 and 6100 expectations.
• Assist with fire drills, environmental checks, safety concerns, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Monitor and communicate concerns related to health, safety, medication documentation, or individual support needs.
• Promote individual rights, dignity, privacy, choice, and person-centered support.
• Provide direct support services, including assistance with activities of daily living, community participation, routines, and skill-building.
• Support implementation of ISP goals, routines, risk mitigation strategies, and individualized supports.
• Monitor and report changes in health, behavior, emotional well-being, or daily functioning.
• Remain hands-on while developing leadership competency within the residence.
• Actively participate in and successfully complete the Residential Supervisor Academy. Training includes supervisor role expectations, daily/weekly/monthly responsibilities, documentation systems, medication documentation awareness, residential operations, staff leadership and accountability, regulatory compliance, incident management, and final competency assessment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 64 hours annually, including 40 vacation hours and 24 sick hours.
• Holiday Pay: The Adolphus Group observes 8 paid holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1.
• Growth: Paid training, internal promotion pathways, and leadership development through the Residential Supervisor Academy.

What This Job Offers

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