Residential Supervisor - Columbia City

Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Plan

Vacation/Sick/Personal Time

Employee Referral Bonus

Holiday Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training and Continued Education

Job summary

Cardinal Services, Inc. of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Residential Supervisor to oversee a 24/7 residential group home, ensuring health, safety, and well-being of individuals served. You will supervise staff, ensure policy compliance, and promote a person-centered living environment.

The role requires leadership, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Experience in residential care and medication administration is preferred; this is a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in human services preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a residential or group home setting.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medication administration and documentation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support direct care staff during assigned shifts
• Ensure proper medication administration and accurate documentation
• Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with individual service plans and house routines
• Address staff concerns, performance issues, and provide coaching as needed
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and report scheduling concerns
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and ensure proper reporting
• Communicate effectively with families, nurses, and management
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized home environment
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and licensing requirements are followed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexible hours

Driver's license

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in human services

Job description

Residential Supervisor
Location:Fort Wayne, In USA
Pay: $22.07 per hour

Job Summary:

The House Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the group home to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served. This role provides direct supervision to staff, ensures compliance with agency policies and state regulations, and promotes a positive, person-centered living environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and support direct care staff during assigned shifts

Ensure proper medication administration and accurate documentation

Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with individual service plans and house routines

Address staff concerns, performance issues, and provide coaching as needed

Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and report scheduling concerns

Respond to incidents, emergencies, and ensure proper reporting

Communicate effectively with families, nurses, and management

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized home environment

Ensure all policies, procedures, and licensing requirements are followed

Qualifications & Experience:

High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in human services preferred

Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a residential or group home setting

Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred

Knowledge of medication administration and documentation standards

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks

Work Environment/Conditions:

Residential group home setting operating 24/7. May involve exposure to challenging behaviors, medical needs, and varying noise levels. On-site work required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.

Physical Requirement:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift/assist residents up to 75 pounds, respond to emergencies, and perform physical interventions as trained.

• Excellent benefits package for full-time (30 hours) employees, including:
• Medical Insurance (Employee, Child, or Family)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training and Continued Education Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance

Additional Info:

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.
• All Easterseals Arc locations are tobacco-free.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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