Residential Supervisor - Schenectady

Wildwood Programs; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite benefits package

Job summary

Wildwood Programs seeks a Residential Supervisor in Schenectady, NY to supervise Direct Support Professionals and coordinate staff activities in residential homes or independent apartments.

The role covers daily living support, medication/health assistance, documentation, scheduling, and on-call duties, with emphasis on person-centered care and compliance. A valid driver’s license and NY OPWDD clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year as a Direct Support Professional in a group residential setting working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Word processing, Google Suite; Email and database software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate staff activities that support individuals in certified residential homes or independent apartment settings.
• Direct Support: assist with daily living activities and personal finances; support varies from reminders to total assistance.
• Medication and Health Support: ensure medications and supplies are maintained; assist nursing staff with ordering meds when needed.
• Documentation and Compliance: complete and review documentation timely and thoroughly.
• Program and Staff Support: assist the Manager with hiring/training and onboarding of DSPs.
• Scheduling and On Call: participate in on-call rotation and maintain logs and billing documentation.
• Household and Facility Management: manage grocery lists and supply shopping.
• Finance and Personal Allowance Oversight: count and track personal allowances weekly.

Skills

Word processing

Google Suite

Email and database software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Schenectady, NY 12308, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.50 - $28.90 Hourly

Residential Supervisor - Schenectady

Pay range: $23.50/hr - $28.90/hr depending on experience

(The maximum reflects 25 years of experience)

Requirements

Education / Experience / Skills

• At least 1 year as a Direct Support Professional in a group residential setting working with individuals with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Word processing, Google suite; E-mail and database software.

Who we are:

Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a compassionate professional to supervise and coordinate staff activities that support individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in certified residential homes or independent apartment settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Direct Support:

• Provides support to individuals in areas of daily living including but not limited to personal hygiene, cooking, house maintenance, social interaction with peer group, mobility training, constructive use of leisure time and personal finances. Support may range from reminders and verbal prompting up to total support.

Medication and Health Support:

• Ensures medication supplies and equipment are maintained in good order & Assures prescribed medications are available to individuals.
• Notifies and/or assists nursing staff with ordering medications if below 7 doses.
• Complete and document control medication count weekly to ensure compliance.
• Assign staff to complete medical appointments and communicate medical appointment assignments with staff in advance.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Completes documentation as events occur.
• At least twice weekly, review all documentation to ensure it is being completed thoroughly, accurately and timely. Notify the manager of any concerns so there can be appropriate follow up.

Program and Staff Support:

• Assists the Manager in coordinating and supervising to ensure a person-centered approach.
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new Direct Support Professionals.
• Welcomes new staff to the program and assists the Manager with on-the-job training for DSPs.

Scheduling and On Call:

• All supervisors are part of the residential on-call rotation providing supervision and guidance. Performs on-call duties on a regular basis as scheduled. Completes on-call log/report as calls are received.
• Completes daily check to ensure documentation is completed contemporaneously, including billing documentation.

Household and Facility Management:

• Creates the weekly/biweekly grocery and household supply shopping list. Grocery lists should be developed based on the house menu.

Finance and Personal Allowance Oversight:

• At least on a weekly basis, counts all personal allowance to ensure money counts are accurate and purchases are documented.
• Provides training and oversight of DSPs use and documentation of personal allowance.

This Full-Time position offers an elite benefits package

Qualifications: Additional Requirements:

• A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required. Daily access to a vehicle.
• Must be cleared and maintain an acceptable record under the NYS OPWDD
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds