Site Supervisor (Program Coordinator)

Opportunity Matters Inc•Sartell, MN

1d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity Matters is seeking a Site Supervisor for a house in Sartell, MN. This role involves actively supervising and supporting a high-energy individual with disabilities, matching their energy, and ensuring their safety and social engagement. The Site Supervisor will train and oversee Direct Support staff, ensuring consistent implementation of programs and service plans. While assigned to one home site, flexibility to assist at other sites as needed is important. This role offers a fulfilling career with a sense of purpose, allowing you to witness tangible results and foster meaningful relationships while advocating for individuals with disabilities. The Program Coordinator oversees one program under the direction of the Program Director, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the program. They are responsible for providing effective leadership and accountability to the Direct Support staff team, offering comprehensive personal care, guidance, and support tailored to individual needs. The role encourages teaching independent living skills and may involve performing tasks for others or assisting in their completion. Program Coordinators have a strong desire to create positive impacts and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Obtain and maintain acceptable clearance of the DHS Background Study.
Obtain and maintain OMI Medication Administration certificate within 60 days of hire.
Valid U.S. Class D Driver’s License with acceptable record under insurance guidelines.
Ability to lead individuals we serve and display appropriate behavior as a role model, work without immediate supervision, multi-task, effectively communicate, make decisions, accept and follow change, and interact with others at all levels of the organization.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Supervisors, Directors, clients, customers, and the general public.
Read, Write, and Speak English fluently.
Reasoning ability to solve practical problems, deal with a variety of variables in situations, interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or schedule form.
Ability to prepare food/meals: Understanding of ingredients, measuring sizes, following a recipe, and preparing all types of foods.

Nice To Haves

Experienced DSP looking for the next step of growth.
Ability to match high energy and support appropriate social interactions.
Ability to recognize antecedents, recognize when the person needs down time and space, and support the individual through behavior cycles.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of the Direct Support Professional job description, perform, train, and oversee all of the duties of that position.
Foster a positive living environment for persons served and a positive working environment for staff.
Build and maintain rapport with persons served, their support teams, staff, co-workers and Org leadership.
Act as an appropriate role model for persons served and staff.
Actively supervise staff to ensure programs are implemented and the tasks at the site are being completed.
Work with Program Director to develop, improve, and implement program planning for persons served.
Manage the weekly grocery shopping, plan menus, write grocery lists, adhere to budget. Ensure personal needs shopping is done.
Maintain a clean and sanitary site/program.
Communicate with Supervisor on persons served care plans and overall operations of the site/program.
Maintain records, documents, charts, and client information, legibly. Ensure staff are recording information in an accurate and timely manner.
Track money of persons served, oversee counting procedures, and secure the money at the site.
Immediately respond and address emergency situations.
Communicate with and assist other staff positively and professionally. Deliver disciplinary action if needed. Provide on-the-spot feedback.
Assist with and complete duties that need to be done at the site/program, following Organization policies and procedures.
Order medications and maintain Medication Administration Records.
Ensure there is adequate shift coverage at all times. This may include, but is not limited to, staying beyond a scheduled shift or covering/splitting open shifts with DSPFT and/or other Direct Support Staff.
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