Direct Care Supervisor

Lifesteps, Inc.; Kittanning Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Supervisor to oversee a Residential Group Home in the Kittanning, PA area. This full-time role manages daily operations, supervises staff, and ensures quality care for individuals with special needs to help them live as independently as possible in their home and community.

The daylight shift is 7 am to 3 pm, with on-call duties. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and three years of related experience; medication administration

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years in human services or related role.
• Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Lift, push, pull, or move up to 200 lbs. with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of residential home staff.
• Oversight of care for individuals with special needs.
• Assist with caregiving duties.
• Documentation such as fire drills, client progress notes, and medication administration.

Skills

Staff supervision

Medication Administration Certificate

First Aid/CPR certified

Lift up to 200 lbs with assistance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree or 60 credits

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Direct Care Supervisor

3 days ago Requisition ID: 11535

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
• 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.

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!

• Online: www.lifesteps.net

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