Home Assistant Supervisor

Heartspring; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartspring seeks a Home Assistant Supervisor to help lead our residential team supporting children and young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. This role focuses on creating a safe, structured home environment where students can build life skills and independence.

The position emphasizes direct care, leadership development, and collaboration with families and staff to ensure high-quality care and support across daily routines and activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care of children or young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop staff while promoting accountability.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and support the Home Supervisor.
• Coach and develop team members, promoting accountability, teamwork, open communication and a positive work environment.
• Monitor the implementation of student schedules, instructional programs, Student Support Plans, and daily routines to ensure consistency and quality of care.
• Support students with activities of daily living, community integration, life skills, and individualized goals.
• Coordinate student services and care within the group home, communicating updates and concerns with families and internal partners.
• Assist with Quality Assurance checks and ensure compliance with KDHE requirements and residential regulations.
• Monitor student health and safety, respond to emergencies, report incidents quickly.
• Maintain documentation and protect confidential health information.

Skills

Direct care experience

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

Heartspring is seeking a Home Assistant Supervisor to help lead our residential team supporting children and young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. This role is ideal for someone with direct care experience who is ready to grow as a leader while helping create a safe, supportive, and structured home environment where students can build independence, develop life skills, and reach their goals.

What You'LL Do

• Partner with the Home Supervisor to provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
• Help supervise, coach, and develop team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, open communication, and a positive work environment
• Monitor the implementation of student schedules, instructional programs, Student Support Plans, and daily routines to ensure consistency and quality of care
• Support students with activities of daily living, community integration, life skills, and individualized goals
• Help coordinate student services and care within the group home, communicating important updates and concerns with families, team members, and internal partners
• Assist with Quality Assurance checks and ensure compliance with Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) requirements and residential regulations
• Monitor student health and safety, respond appropriately during behavioral or medical situations, report incidents, and act quickly during emergencies
• Assist with managing the group home budget, maintaining required records, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines
• Maintain accurate documentation and appropriately handle confidential and protected health information
• Model Heartspring's values while helping create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for both students and employees

Physical & Work Environment

• Lifting: Up to 30 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. rarely
• Carrying: 10-15 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. seldom
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: sit rarely; stand constantly; walk frequently
• Climbing: rarely
• Bending/Twisting/Kneeling/Reaching: frequently
• Reaching: frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: 10-15 lbs. occasionally; 50 lbs. rarely
• Dexterity: constant hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Stamina/Endurance: mild exertion frequently; heavy exertion occasionally
• Vision/Hearing: constant ability to see clearly and hear instructions or warnings
• Mind-Body Connection: frequent awareness of body positioning and task execution

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

• Heartspring subscribes to and fully supports all the laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.
• It is the policy of the Heartspring to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability or genetics, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
• Heartspring complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, and leaves of absence.