Shift Supervisor: Supported Living Services
About The Position
Lifeworks is currently looking for a Shift Supervisor for our Supported Living Homes. As the Shift Supervisor, you will directly supervise the direct care staff of ASD Service Specialists in maintaining client safety and effective individualized supports, programming and services in a structured home setting. You will report to the Assistant Director and/or the Director of Supported Living Services and will be responsible for all aspects of the program’s operations, including creating and implementing innovative programming and supports for adults with autism. As the Shift Supervisor, you will have responsibilities related to case management, clinical oversight and ensuring interdepartmental and inter-agency collaboration. You will work not only with your direct staff, but also with clients, their families and local community organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (Special Education, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, etc.) or equivalent experience is required.
- Advanced knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, child and adolescent development, human sexuality, family dysfunction, psychology, sociology, behavior theory.
- Openness to multi-disciplinary and eclectic approaches to treatment.
- Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
- Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst or Ohio Licensed Teacher is also preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of supports, interventions and provision of client safety and well-being in the supported living home
- Through collaboration with the clinical coordinator, provide clinical oversight of ISPs, BSPs, assessment, intervention, data collection and aspects of delegated nursing that do not fall squarely on trained and licensed professionals.
- Provide education and training to staff in prescriptive plans and best practices in working with adults with autism spectrum disorders including, but not limited to, daily living skills, self-care, communication, social skill development and opportunities for leisure activities that are based within ISP goals and objectives in accordance with the Monarch Model.
- Provide administrative oversight to ensure that the home and staff operate in accordance with established rules and regulations for the Agency and all involved governing bodies.
- Responsible for organization of daily activities and routines to optimize treatment and client learning.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
- Wellness program including free preventative care
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for continuing education and credential renewal
- Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
- Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
