Shift Supervisor - 00328 - Tue-Sat 3PM-11PM
About The Position
The Shift Supervisor coordinates daily staff assignments and maintains the residence according to agency policy. The role provides care and support to residents to help them become independent and productive, while promoting social responsibility, dignity, and continued growth. The supervisor oversees direct support professionals (DSPs), supports residents in daily living and community activities, participates in interdisciplinary planning, and maintains resident documentation and financial accounts as requested. The position requires working knowledge of computer systems, including Outlook and Microsoft Office applications, and may involve transporting residents and responding to emergencies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- One to two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Valid New York State driver's license required.
- Working knowledge of computer systems, including Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to complete AMAP, CPR, SCIP, and First Aid training and perform the techniques taught.
- Ability to physically intervene to protect participants from injury and administer emergency first aid.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily staff assignments and maintain the residence according to agency policy.
- Provide care to residents and support their independence, dignity, social responsibility, and continued growth.
- Implement resident goals determined by the interdisciplinary team, including budgeting, grooming, nutrition, public transportation, use of community resources, shopping, and housekeeping.
- Enter consumer data documentation in Avatar and review DSP documentation in Avatar.
- Supervise DSPs, including distributing work and providing staff training and orientation.
- Serve as an appropriate role model for DSPs and consumers.
- Coordinate and assist consumers with personal needs.
- Train consumers in activities of daily living, self-help skills, and social skills.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team evaluation, program planning, implementation, and case monitoring, and maintain contact with family members.
- Dispense medication as necessary and maintain medical certification.
- Coordinate and participate in recreational activities for consumers.
- Assist with transporting consumers to and from medical appointments, recreational activities, and programming.
- Communicate relevant information verbally and in writing to staff and supervisors, including through communication logs and incident reports.
- Maintain consumer financial accounts, including banking and bill payment, as requested by the Residence Manager.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and required in-services.
- Perform duties included in the DSP job description.
- Physically intervene when a participant may cause injury to themselves or others and assist in responding to potentially dangerous situations.
- Administer emergency first aid to participants.
- Complete and perform techniques taught in AMAP, CPR, SCIP, and First Aid training; use the computerized EMAR system where applicable.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
- Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
- Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
