Shift Supervisor

Almadan Inc; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Almadan Inc in Amherst, MA is seeking a Shift Supervisor to ensure the health and safety of individuals in a residential setting. You will work with the Program Manager to oversee daily operations and support individuals to promote dignity and respect.

This role includes providing supervision and assistance in daily living activities, managing staff, and coordinating medical appointments. Candidates should have an associate degree in human services and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in human services.
• Knowledge of DDS/DMH regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle on site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of individuals residing in the home.
• Provide supervision, assistance, and support to individuals.
• Coach, role-model, and train staff.
• Assist in development of treatment planning and implementation.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Assisting individuals

Training staff

Education

Associate degree in human services

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Schedule and Location

Schedule: 2pm-10pm Sunday through Thursday, Off Friday and Saturday. Location: Shutesbury, MA.

Position Summary

The Shift Supervisor works collaboratively with the Program Manager to provide leadership oversight within the residence. Primary responsibility is to ensure the health and safety of all individuals residing in the home and ensure that supports are provided in a manner that promotes dignity and respect. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of the residence in the absence of the Program Manager and is responsible for ensuring the residence functions within compliance with all agency policy and procedures as well as all state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the health and safety of individuals residing in the home
• Provides supervision, assistance, and support to individuals receiving services from Almadan, Inc. in accordance with the individuals’ support plan
• Ability to physically assist individuals as needed to promote independence in activities of daily living skills, to include but not limited to: Personal care, community integration, meal preparation, funds management, and social skills
• Perform daily housekeeping task and cleaning of residence to include laundry, sweeping, mopping, dishes, and snow shoveling; ensuring to engage individuals within the residence in these tasks when appropriate.
• Ensure that the residence operates in accordance with all state regulations and within compliance with all agency policy and procedures
• Ensure that the home environment is clean, organized, and ensures individual choice in the home’s decorations and furnishings.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Manager to provide leadership and supervision in the residence
• Partner with the Program Manager for oversight of services to ensure all supports are provided in accordance with the individuals’ support plan
• Responsible for coaching, role-modeling and training staff
• Assists in the development of treatment planning and implementation
• Coordinates and provides coordination and support to individuals for medical appointments and community activities
• Seeks opportunities for individuals to develop and maintain community membership
• Assists the Program Manager in the development and facilitation of all staff meetings, scheduling, and participation in accordance with agency policy and procedure
• Attends required meetings as instructed by the Program Manager/Director
• Performs all other tasks and responsibilities as instructed by the Program Manager/Director
• Participates in routine supervision with staff in accordance with agency policy
• Maintain program schedule in accordance with allotted hours and approved ratio
• Maintain current mandatory certifications to include, not limited to First Aid/CPR and MAP
• Responsible for safely transporting individuals in agency vehicles as well as personal vehicles in the absence of agency vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in human services preferred
• At least two years of experience in human services
• Knowledgeable of DDS/DMH regulations
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle on site

Mental Demands

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in crisis management and de-escalation

Physical Demands

• Bending, stooping, sitting
• Standing, Lifting