DSP V - Home Supervisor

About the role

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) V, Home Supervisor, performs highly advanced (senior level) work overseeing the daily operations and delivery of quality programs and services provided on the assigned home at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). A Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations and delivery of quality programs and services provided on the assigned home.
• Arranges work schedules to ensure adequate supervision/coverage based upon levels of supervision and levels of direct care of individuals served.
• Provides leadership to, and plans, assigns and supervises the activities of DSPs on the home.
• Performs supervisory functions such as hiring, training, coaching, time and leave accounting, and promoting professional growth.
• Ensures that care, treatment, training, and support activities are completed and documented, in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Provides consultation, guidance, and support to staff to build capacity for working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Maintains a physical presence on the home to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions, proper infection control practices, attention to health care needs, adherence to risk management protocols, and an optimal quality of life for the individuals.
• Ensures the reporting and proper documentation of unusual incidents.
• Ensures staff in the assigned home are engaged in continuous quality improvement.
• Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations to the Unit Director.
• Provides guidance and assistance to DSP staff to understand and implement program procedures, policies, and laws.
• Attends assigned meetings and prepares required reports and other documentation.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Ability to make decisions and uses good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
• Ability to demonstrate proper body mechanics, good posture, and proper lifting techniques.
• Strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Safety Utilization of Restraint (SUR) techniques.
• Ability to master basic techniques of individual care and training.
• Ability to be flexible in handling work assignments.
• Knowledge of individual care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs.
• Knowledge of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) standards.
• Ability to provide individual care, to administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to conduct Safety Utilization of Restraint (SUR), to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team.
• Skill in scheduling.
• Skill in training, guiding and leading others.
• Skill in setting and helping others achieve expectations.

Qualifications

This position requires a highly advanced (senior level) Direct Support Professional with experience in overseeing daily operations and delivery of quality programs and services.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $4,381.12 - $5,921.16 per month.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a regular schedule, but may require working a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.