Direct Support Supervisor/ Lead

Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Homes for Independent Living, a MyPath Company, is seeking a Direct Support Supervisor to lead the direct care team. You will supervise caregivers, ensure safe and quality client care, and support activities of daily living for residents in our programs.

The role emphasizes supervision, training, and coordination with the team to promote independence and well-being while maintaining accurate client records and collaboration with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Communication & Problem-Solving skills required.
• Caregiver background check, TB test and Health Screen must be completed.
• Valid Driver's License with 3 years of acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise caregiver staff with training, coaching and mentoring.
• Oversee patient care and safety, and report observations to supervisor.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Support patients with meals, bathing, dressing, and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and engage patients to promote well-being.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care and progress.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Experience Matters. Our pay rates increase based on your years of experience. Learn your value at Homes for Independent Living, a MyPath Company. Homes for Independent Living, a MyPath company, provides an array of service models in a variety of residential settings. We support people through individualized service plans that range from high personal care needs to those who present complex behavioral challenges.

HIL is looking for a Direct Support Supervisor (DSS) to join our team. A DSS provides supervision for the direct care support team members. As a Direct Support Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise caregiver staff along with training, coaching and mentoring your team.
• Provide supervision of personnel and client care, enhance the overall health, safety, and welfare of the clients and programming.
• Assist client with activities of daily living including physical assistance and personal cares.
• Redirect challenging behaviors - Promote independence and quality of life.
• Assist with the cooking, cleaning in the home. All other duties as assigned.
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
• Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
• Bathe patients.
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
• Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
• Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
• Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
• Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
• Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
• Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation.
• Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
• Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
• Change dressings.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Communication & Problem-Solving skills
• Successful completion of a caregiver background check, TB test and Health Screen
• Valid Driver's License with 3 years of acceptable driving record, required