Residential Supervisor

About the role

Devereux Pocono provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA with group homes across four counties, this position is responsible for developing and implementing the overall Residential Program to meet the individual needs of Pocono Center clients.

Responsibilities

• Work 16 hours/week providing on-the-floor support in ratio, with 24 hours/week to complete managerial responsibilities
• Provide oversight to one of our Residential Programs, providing on-call and on-the-floor support as needed to fill staffing requirements. This includes availability to work evening, overnight, weekend, and/or holiday hours when needed
• Manage operations of assigned Residential Program, including managing individual and group home finances, scheduling staff, conducting monthly meetings, etc.
• Deliver ongoing support, training, and development to staff working in the group home
• Comply with all safety standards and licensing requirements set by Devereux and regulatory bodies

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma / GED (minimum requirement)
• Experience: Candidate must possess minimally two years of progressively responsibility positions in a community/residential setting supporting people with disabilities. At least one-year Supervisory experience in a residential treatment setting.
• Must be computer literate and demonstrate the ability to learn computer functions to execute the job.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving history.
• Physical Requirements: Requires walking and standing ½ to ¾ of the workday; ¼ to ½ of the workday sitting. Frequently requires stooping, bending. Occasionally requires lifting weights up to 50 lbs. Requires vision and physical ability to regularly operate Devereux vehicles. Requires physical ability to successfully perform CPR, First Aid procedures, and Crisis Prevention/Intervention techniques. Significant and frequent use of physical requirements associated with verbal and written communication.
• Physical Requirements: Requires walking and standing ½ to ¾ of the workday; ¼ to ½ of the workday sitting. Frequently requires stooping, bending. Occasionally requires lifting weights up to 50 lbs. Requires vision and physical ability to regularly operate Devereux vehicles. Requires physical ability to successfully perform CPR, First Aid procedures, and Crisis Prevention/Intervention techniques. Significant and frequent use of physical requirements associated with verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• Must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and best practices in residential care
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Unmatched professional development support and student loan payment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Variety of personal and professional development trainings
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support our diverse employee population
• Flexible work schedule
• Support from talented, enthusiastic, multifaceted team

Pay

Competitive pay starting at $47,520 a year! Have an active NADSP Frontline Supervisor Certification? You can earn an extra $1.50 to your base salary rate ($3,120/annually).

Schedule

Work 16 hours/week providing on-the-floor support in ratio, with 24 hours/week to complete managerial responsibilities.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

What Devereux Offers You

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program