DSP Supervisor

Hireology, Inc.; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Ongoing training and career dev

Meaningful mission-driven work

Job summary

Developmental Options is a community-based nonprofit providing comprehensive care for individuals with developmental delays. We seek a DSP Supervisor to lead the DSP team and ensure active treatment, individualized supports, and rights protection in our group homes.

This full-time, exempt role emphasizes quality outcomes, staff development, and regulatory readiness. The DSP Supervisor will oversee program planning, documentation, and coordination with cross-disciplinary teams, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in I/DD or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of active treatment principles and documentation standards.
• Clear, professional communication with families and regulatory surveyors.
• Ability to train staff and assess competency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and documentation of residents’ active treatment programs.
• Supervise DSPs including onboarding, training, coaching, evaluations, and discipline.
• Ensure staff competency through ongoing training and health/safety education.
• Coordinate with QIDP, nursing, and teams to support habilitation goals.
• Monitor staffing levels and schedules to meet care needs.
• Maintain records and prepare for surveys and audits.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Communication

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

DSP Supervisor

Developmental Options is a community-based non-profit providing comprehensive care and services to individuals with developmental delays. Our mission is to foster independence and enhance quality of life for every person we serve.

We are looking for a DSP Supervisor to join our team. The DSP Supervisor leads the Direct Support Professional (DSP) team and day-to-day habilitation services at our SBGH and McCoy group homes. You will make sure every resident receives continuous active treatment, individualized supports, and full protection of their rights under the federal ICF/IID Conditions of Participation. Success means a competent, accountable team, audit-ready documentation, and strong outcomes for residents. This is a full-time, exempt role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, implementation, and documentation of residents’ active treatment programs in compliance with ICF/IID regulations
• Supervise DSPs, including onboarding, training, coaching, evaluations, and discipline
• Ensure staff competency through ongoing training, health and safety education, and routine performance checks
• Coordinate with the QIDP, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to support habilitation goals and behavior plans
• Monitor staffing levels and schedules to meet active treatment and resident care needs
• Maintain accurate personnel, training, program, and incident records, and prepare for surveys and audits
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement, including emergency preparedness and outcome tracking
• Ensure compliance with abuse/neglect prevention and reporting requirements, and oversee internal investigations
• Maintain facility safety, cleanliness, and security standards
• Participate in required meetings and trainings, and share the ICF/IID on-call rotation

Requirements

• Working knowledge of ICF/IID Conditions of Participation
• Supervisory experience in I/DD services or a related healthcare setting
• Strong understanding of active treatment principles, individual program planning, behavior supports, and documentation standards
• Experience training staff and assessing competency
• Clear, professional communication with families, interdisciplinary staff, and regulatory surveyors
• Ability to give constructive feedback and handle employee corrections promptly and respectfully
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google tools, and the ability to learn scheduling software quickly
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends, and flexibility in work hours to meet with staff across shifts
• Age 21 or older with a clean driving record
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in special education, rehabilitation, psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
• Preferred: CPR/First Aid certification

Schedule

• Full-time, exempt; may exceed 40 hours per week
• Hours set at hire and adjusted as needed to cover evening and weekend shifts
• Includes ICF/IID on-call rotation
• Oversees the SBGH and McCoy group homes only

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Ongoing training and career development
• Meaningful, mission-driven work with a supportive team

Developmental Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.