Direct Care Supervisor

Lifesteps; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Paid time off

12 holidays

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Direct Care Supervisor to oversee a Residential Group Home in the Kittanning, PA area. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality care for individuals with special needs within a 7:00am–3:00pm daytime schedule. On-call duties are required.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED with 3 years in human services or related fields, a valid driver’s license, and required certifications within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in human services/direct care roles.
• Current driver’s license required.
• 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.
• Direct supervision of community home staff; scheduling and performance reviews.
• Oversight of care provided to individuals with special needs; assist with caregiving duties.
• Maintain documentation (fire drills, client progress notes, medication administration).

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Supervisor to oversee a Residential Group Home for the Kittanning, PA area.

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
• scheduling, training staff, performance reviews,
• oversight of care provided to the individuals who have special needs
• assist with caregiving duties
• 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 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.

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
• Current driver’s license
• 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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EOE/ADA

Lifesteps is a Drug-free Workplace

Full-Time: 7:00am-3:00pm