Community Homes Supervisor

Lifesteps, a non‑profit human services organization serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years, is hiring a Full‑Time Direct Care Supervisor to oversee a Residential Home near Ellwood City in North Sewickley Township (close to New Brighton and the rural area of Beaver Falls). The agency provides programs and services that help individuals with special needs live to their fullest potential.

Position Summary

The Direct Care Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and day‑to‑day operations of the Residential Community Living home. The role focuses on improving the quality of life for each resident by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their home and community.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of community home staff, including scheduling and performance reviews.
• Training staff and providing on‑the‑job guidance.
• Overseeing care provided to individuals with special needs.
• Assisting with caregiving duties as needed.
• Maintaining documentation such as fire drills, client progress notes, and medication administration records.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years experience in a human service, direct care, caregiver, TSS, Home Health Aide, C.N.A., DSP, or related position.
• Current driver’s license.
• Obtain a Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 200 lb. with assistance.

Preferred:

• Associate Degree or equivalent credits (60) and 2 years of experience in a human service or caregiving field.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of experience in a human service, social service, or related field.
• Degrees related to Education, Special Education, Counseling, Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Transition Programming, Nursing, Health Administration, or similar are preferred, though any major qualifies.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Primarily daylight shift: 7 am – 3 pm. On‑call duties are required.

Benefits

• 100 % paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal/emergency time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and more.