Shift Supervisor - St. Albans IRA 24 Residential Group Home

QSAC Careers•Saint Albans, NY

13d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The dedicated and collaborative Shift Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills with the people we support. The ideal candidate will supervise staff and provide the appropriate supports tailored to the needs and desires of each person being supported to enable them to live as independently as possible. The Shift Supervisor is expected to recognize when an individual is in a crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate psychiatric and medical back up services. The salary range for this position is $19.24 - $20.20 hourly

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
AMAP, First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R certifications required or Aptitude to obtain upon hire
Demonstrate patience, ability to learn, and utilize systematic procedures in order to enhance individual’s independence and quality of life
1 -2 years of OPWDD experience
Experience working with Intellectual Developmental Disabled (I/DD) populations
Maintain a clean and valid Driver’s License required
Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items
Ability to run when needed
Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served
Punctuality and regular attendance is expected

Responsibilities

Ensure program goals are implemented by Habilitation Specialist
Implement and adhere to established treatment plans
Provide hands on supervisor of individuals with Autism, including implementation of behavior goals and behavior plans
Maintain client’s personal allowance accounts
Schedule staff at the residence
Coordinate shopping and proper meal distribution
Maintain correspondence with Nurse and Medical Coordinator to ensure appropriate medical appointments are made and occur
Coordinate recreational goals
Maintain all required certifications
Transport residents in agency vehicles as needed
Report issues regarding vehicles to supervisor
Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when necessary
Maintain individual/family confidentiality
Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals
Commitment to company values and adherence to policies
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management

Benefits

Competitive salary – Dependent on work experience & valid Driver’s License
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
Defensive Driving pay incentive (for positions that require driving)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
Opportunities for career advancement