Direct Support Supervisor

Rolling Hills Developmental Center; Starkville (MS); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rolling Hills Developmental Center in Starkville, Mississippi seeks a Direct Care Specialist to provide supervision and direct care to individuals, including training in skills development. Responsibilities include conducting ISP-driven activities, documenting care data, and supporting a respectful, safe environment.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or equivalent; no prior experience is required as on-the-job training is provided, and applicants must read, write, and speak English

Qualifikationen

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, individuals, visitors, family, etc.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with others and with individuals.

Aufgaben

• Conduct, document, and assist with programs and activities for each individual as per ISP.
• Supervise, observe, account for, and interact appropriately with individuals.
• Provide personal care and assistance to individuals.
• Document data pertaining to individuals’ care, clothing inventories, self-help programs, etc.
• Perform housekeeping duties and related tasks in a professional manner.
• Follow daily work schedule and supervisor’s instructions.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Assist other staff to maintain a pleasant workplace environment.

Kenntnisse

English literacy

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Provides supervision and direct care services and training to individuals, including training in skills development.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conduct, document, and assist with programs and activities for each individual, as specified by the Individualized Support Plans. (ISP)

2. Supervise, observe, account for, and interact appropriately with individuals.

3. Provide personal care and assistance to individuals.

4. Document as required, i.e., data pertaining to individuals’ care, clothing inventories, self-help programs, accident reports, behavior reports, etc.

5. Perform required housekeeping duties and related tasks in an acceptable manner.

6. Follow daily work schedule and /or supervisor’s instruction.

7. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

8. Assist other staff in an effective, professional, cooperative manner when working with them to ensure a pleasant workplace environment for everyone.

Perform other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure proper level of supervision for individuals.

2. Ensure each individual is protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

3. Participate in in-service education.

EXPOSURE RISK

High risk of exposure to blood and body fluids when actively performing duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Shift Supervisor[Group Home DSPs report also to QIDP]

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Must have minimum, a high school diploma or equivalency.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required, on-the-job training provided.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to read, write speak the English language.

2. Perform and/or assist other staff in an effective, professional, cooperative manner when working in conjunction with supervisor, peers, and professional or supportive staff, in all duties required to provide quality care/programs in a pleasant environment for individuals.

3. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, individuals, visitors, family, etc.

4. Must be of good moral character.

5. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

6. Must have the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel, as well as, be willing work with individuals regardless of their maturity level or functioning level.