Residential Supervisor - Schenectady

About the role

Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. We are looking for a compassionate professional to supervise and coordinate staff activities that support individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in certified residential homes or independent apartment settings.

Pay

Pay range: $23.50/hr - $28.90/hr depending on experience (The Maximum Reflects 25 Years Of Experience). We pay for experience!

Requirements

• At least 1 year as a Direct Support Professional in a group residential setting working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Word processing, Google suite; E-mail and database software.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support: Provides support to individuals in areas of daily living including but not limited to personal hygiene, cooking, house maintenance, social interaction with peer group, mobility training, constructive use of leisure time and personal finances. Support may range from reminders and verbal prompting up to total support.
• Medication and Health Support: Ensures medication supplies and equipment are maintained in good order and assures prescribed medications are available to individuals. Notifies and/or assists nursing staff with ordering medications if below 7 doses. Completes and documents control medication count weekly to ensure compliance. Assigns staff to complete medical appointments and communicates medical appointment assignments with staff in advance.
• Documentation and Compliance: Completes documentation