Residential Supervisor ($500 Bonus)

Easter Seals Blake Foundation•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation’s Residential Supervisor supports individuals with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. The role collaborates with the Program Coordinator or Associate Director to direct and monitor Direct Support Professionals, maintain accurate individual records, implement individualized support and behavioral treatment plans, and oversee medication management and use of company vehicles. The supervisor provides direct support with personal care, household tasks, transportation, community activities, and members’ health and daily living needs. The position also performs administrative and supervisory functions, including staff recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and scheduling. It requires professional communication with agency staff, members, and external agencies, and adherence to the organization’s standards and code of conduct. The work takes place in homes, day programs, or group homes and may involve visiting different sites, regular driving, indoor and outdoor work, and additional hours or days depending on circumstances. Employees must remain awake during working hours. The role requires CPR, First Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certifications; paid training is provided. An AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card is also required, with the cost paid by the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current, unrestricted driver’s license with no more than two minor moving violations or one accident within the past 3 years.
At least 3 years of driving experience.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card; the organization pays for it.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certifications; paid training is provided.
Must remain awake during working hours.
Ability to establish and maintain a team atmosphere based on communication and collaboration.
Ability to problem-solve professionally, offer options and solutions, and provide constructive feedback.
Self-directed and sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
Excellent customer service skills, including in stressful situations.
Professional appearance, communication, and conduct.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Basic knowledge of healthcare policies, practices, and procedures.
High level of computer proficiency.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to support member care.
Visual acuity to assess members’ wellbeing and drive; verbal communication and hearing abilities for daily operations; and manual dexterity to assist members with paperwork and daily functions.
Ability to stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stretch, ascend and descend stairs, and stand and sit for long periods.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Program Coordinator or Associate Director to direct and monitor Direct Support Professionals and ensure DDD contract agreements are followed.
Keep individual files accurate and current, including support objectives, skill plans, data sheets, active treatment schedules, quarterly reports, medication records, staff-hour reports, professional contacts, progress notes, incident and seizure reports, face sheets, and emergency cards.
Implement individualized support plans and Behavioral Treatment Plans and help Direct Support Professionals implement them.
Oversee company vehicle use by Direct Support Professionals and ensure routine maintenance and documentation are current.
Submit documentation within established timeframes.
Oversee medication management and administer medication or assist members with self-administration as prescribed by licensed medical specialists.
Assist members with personal care and hygiene, including restroom use, eating, and transfers using one-person, two-person, or mechanical lifts.
Perform household tasks, including cleaning, cooking, laundering, making beds, yard work, and other chores.
Provide transportation and community support for outings, field trips, medical appointments, and shopping.
Guide members in community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and vocational responsibilities.
Read and follow each member’s individual support plan.
Report incidents to appropriate staff and assist with incident forms.
Assess situations and use behavior or physical management techniques during crises, obtaining assistance when needed.
Perform First Aid and CPR when needed.
Supervise assigned staff in accordance with EBF personnel practices, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and day-to-day scheduling.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Maintain comprehensive communication with agency contacts, members, and external agencies.
Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with the EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
403(b) plan with a 50% employer match up to 3%.
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
Health Savings Account.
Voluntary life insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
$500 bonus for full-time hires, paid after 6 months of continuous employment in the position.
Organization-paid AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
Paid training for CPR, First Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certifications.