Lead Supported Living Supervisor — Community Care

Systems Unlimited, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Health, vision, dental coverage

Flexible spending plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Systems Unlimited, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Supported Living Supervisor to lead a team of Direct Support Professionals and manage a 24-hour site with community travel. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and a proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, a relevant education, and a valid driver's license. Frequent community travel and occasional travel to outlying service areas are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BA/BS in a human services-related field preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Previous supervisory experience could be as a team lead, a supervisor, or a manager elsewhere.
• Applicant must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable from a risk management perspective.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals served through establishing positive relationships - namely by intentionally having appropriate interactions, committing to their rights and responsibilities, setting clear boundaries, and acting as an advocate
• Establishing positive relationships and collaborating with supported living staff, management, internal support departments, and additional stakeholders; partnering with all involved to enhance the lives of those we serve
• Making arrangements for and transporting self and individuals served throughout the community and attending medical, psychiatric, and dental appointments – note that some driving and some physical ability may be required for this position
• Ensuring medical needs of individuals served are met, following up on medical concerns, ensuring consistent and accurate documentation and communication relating to their health
• Supporting individuals served in their homes and communities is a necessary part of this role; community integration includes recreational activities, grocery shopping, etc.
• Monitoring, documenting, and reporting on all aspects of individuals’ served health, incidents, plans, and issues diligently - which includes having updated knowledge of all service-related documents and implementing services that abide by them
• Documenting adequately per guidelines established by agency and state standards as well as making corrections to documentation as directed (with progress notes, medication administration, incident reports, financial ledgers, etc.)

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in human services

Job description

Systems Unlimited, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Supported Living Supervisor to lead a team of Direct Support Professionals and manage a 24-hour site with community travel. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and a proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, a relevant education, and a valid driver's license. Frequent community travel and occasional travel to outlying service areas are required.