Shift Supervisor - Queens - Residential Group Home

QSAC 01/13/2023; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement with Employer Match

Paid Training

Career advancement

Job summary

QSAC seeks a Shift Supervisor for Queens - Residential Group Home to lead staff and support individuals with autism and related needs in a safe, therapeutic setting.

You will supervise daily routines, ensure adherence to treatment plans, manage client allowances, and coordinate with nurses and coordinators to ensure services run smoothly. A valid driver’s license and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• AMAP, First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R certifications required or aptitude to obtain upon hire.
• 1-2 years OPWDD experience.
• Experience working with I/DD populations.
• Maintain a clean and valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals and items.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and tailor supports to each person served to promote independence.
• Recognize crises and coordinate with psychiatric/medical backup as needed.
• Ensure program goals are implemented and treatment plans followed.
• Schedule staff, manage personal allowances, and coordinate meals and transportation.
• Maintain certifications and comply with policies; promote safety and welfare of individuals.

Skills

Patience

Effective communication

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

AMAP Certification

First Aid

CPR

SCIP-R

Job description

Shift Supervisor - Queens - Residential Group Home

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Job Summary

The dedicated and collaborative Shift Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills with the people we support. The ideal candidate will supervise staff and provide the appropriate supports tailored to the needs and desires of each person being supported to enable them to live as independently as possible.

The Shift Supervisor is expected to recognize when an individual is in a crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate psychiatric and medical back up services.

The salary range for this position is $19.24 - $20.20 hourly

Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Ensure program goals are implemented by Habilitation Specialist
• Implement and adhere to established treatment plans
• Provide hands on supervisor of individuals with Autism, including implementation of behavior goals and behavior plans
• Maintain client’s personal allowance accounts
• Schedule staff at the residence
• Coordinate shopping and proper meal distribution
• Maintain correspondence with Nurse and Medical Coordinator to ensure appropriate medical appointments are made and occur
• Coordinate recreational goals
• Maintain all required certifications

Transportation/Administration

• Transport residents in agency vehicles as needed
• Report issues regarding vehicles to supervisor
• Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when necessary
• Maintain individual/family confidentiality
• Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals
• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management

Work Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• AMAP, First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R certifications required or Aptitude to obtain upon hire
• Demonstrate patience, ability to learn, and utilize systematic procedures in order to enhance individual’s independence and quality of life
• 1 -2 years of OPWDD experience
• Experience working with Intellectual Developmental Disabled (I/DD) populations
• Maintain a clean and valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items
• Ability to run when needed
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served
• Punctuality and regular attendance is expected

Our benefits go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Competitive salary – Dependent on work experience & valid Driver’s License
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollars per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Defensive Driving pay incentive (for positions that require driving)
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
• Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
• Opportunities for career advancement

*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

*Equal Opportunity Employer
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