ICF Assistant Site Supervisor-Shoreham

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee direct support professionals in delivering exceptional care to residents. This role involves training staff, monitoring daily living needs, and ensuring safety and quality of life for individuals. You'll play a crucial part in fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports the personal growth of both residents and staff. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a commitment to excellence in care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 6 months experience with IDD population or a related college degree.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises direct support professionals and ensures quality care for residents.
• Conducts daily checks of DSP data and assists with community outings and appointments.

Skills

Supervision

Training and Development

Behavior Management

Cultural Competence

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree in Health Services

Job description

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 ensuring 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.

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 ensure 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, 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 accurately reflected.
• Assists ICF Supervisor in 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 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 people supported, to evaluate the current program's effectiveness and discuss potential changes where needed.
• Ensures all agency policies and procedures are implemented and enforced.
• Performs additional related duties as requested by the 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 adhered to by staff. Any unsafe acts or potentially hazardous work environments must be immediately reported to the supervisor and/or safety committee.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma plus six months of related experience with the IDD 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.