Direct Care Supervisor

Lifesteps Inc; Avonmore (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation & PTO

Holidays (12)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (403b)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Supervisor to oversee a Residential Group Home in Avonmore, PA. The role ensures daily operations, supervises staff, and supports individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Full-time, Daylight shift from 7 am to 3 pm, with on-call duties. Requires a High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of related experience; certifications must be obtained within 6 months. Generous benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and three years experience in human services or direct care.
• Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Residential Community Living home.
• Supervise staff in the community home setting.
• Assist with caregiving duties and document fire drills, client progress notes, and medications.

Skills

Staff supervision

Documentation

Caregiving duties

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medication Administration Certification within 6 months

First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months

Job description

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Direct Care Supervisor

Full-time Regular Avonmore, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 11294

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Direct Care Supervisor to oversee a Residential Group Home in Avonmore, PA. Avonmore is close to the Apollo, Vandergrift, and Saltsburg areas.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs". The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:
The Direct Care Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and handling of day to day operations of the Residential Community Living home.

The Supervisor or Program Manager is responsible for:

• the direct supervision of community home staff
• oversight of care provided to the individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• assist with caregiving duties as needed
• documentation such as fire drills, client progress notes, medication administration, etc.

The goal is to improve the quality of life for each person by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their home and community.

Direct Care / Community Homes Supervisor positions are Full-time 40 hours per week and primarily work the Daylight shift of 7 am to 3 pm. On Call duties are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years experience working in a human service, direct care, caregiver, TSS, Home Health Aide, C.N.A., DSP, or related position
• Obtain a Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire
• First Aid/CPR certified within 6 months of hire
• Lift, push, pull, or move up to 200 lbs. with assistance

Preferred:

• Associate Degree or equivalent credits (60) and 2 years of experience working in a human service or Caregiving field
• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year experience working 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, but any major qualifies

Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

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