ICF Assistant Site Supervisor-Shoreham

Citizens Options Unlimited; East Shoreham (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supervisor to lead a team of direct support professionals in delivering exceptional care to residents. This role involves overseeing the implementation of personalized care plans, ensuring safety, and providing training to new staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Join a dynamic organization that values diversity and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 6 months experience with I/DD population required.
• Valid NYS driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct support professionals and monitor care delivery.
• Assist with training new staff and ensure all policies are followed.

Skills

Supervision

Training and Development

Communication

Cultural Competence

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree in Health Services

Job description

Overview

Supervises and works directly with direct support professionals in the delivery of care to the residents by goal implementation and monitoring. Provides feedback to staff to ensure a proper quality of care for residents.

Assists ICF Supervisor in providing care for residents by assuring clothing needs are met, personal and recreational supplies are maintained, and personal safety is assured through close supervision of residents, in order to maintain a proper quality of life for residents.

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervises direct support professionals in the implementation of the person-centered program plan, through observation and review of progress and setbacks, and recommends courses of action to assure direct support professionals meet residents' daily living needs.
• Assists, welcomes, and acts as the point person for training and helping new DSP staff become familiar with residents and DSP responsibilities. In conjunction with the ICF Site Supervisor, ensures that all staff are trained on all aspects of the program plan, including all required annual training such as incident reporting, abuse prevention, SCIP, and CPR.
• Conducts daily checks and monitoring of DSP data information, including but not limited to goals, behavior plans, BM charts, mealtime data, and repositioning.
• Assists ICF Supervisor with completing daily assignment sheets for shifts, ensuring accuracy and that information is reflected correctly.
• Assists ICF Supervisor with ensuring all community outings and medical appointments are fulfilled daily.
• Provides direct support for individuals by assisting with daily living skills (i.e., toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, etc.) to ensure personal needs are met. Ensures the safety of individuals supported by following safety precautionary measures according to person-centered plans.
• Provides in-service training by teaching new employees work rules and procedures from the training manual, shadowing, and offering feedback to ensure proper performance of duties.
• May be required to attend semiannual and annual meetings for individuals supported to evaluate current program effectiveness and discuss potential program changes.
• Ensures all agency policies and procedures are implemented and enforced.
• Performs additional related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Values and embraces diversity in backgrounds and experiences for every person in every community. Strives to create an open, inclusive environment in which every employee has the opportunity to flourish.
• Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural differences and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ensures that work-related safety procedures are in place and being adhered to by staff. Any unsafe acts or potentially hazardous work environments must be immediately reported to the supervisor and/or safety committee.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus six months of related experience with the I/DD population or a college degree in a health service-related field.
• Must submit and maintain a valid and qualified NYS driver’s license.

Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of an adult/child participant.