Shift Supervisor - Central Islip - Residential Group Home

QSAC; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Group Life Insurance & Long Term Disb.

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

QSAC is seeking a Shift Supervisor to maintain a safe, supportive environment and supervise staff to help people we support live as independently as possible. The role involves crisis recognition and coordinating psychiatric/medical back-up services as needed.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage with benefits and opportunities for growth within QSAC, a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit focused on autism services.

Qualifications

• AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R certifications required or ability to obtain on hire
• 1–2 years OPWDD experience
• Experience with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) population
• Ability to lift up to 20 lb and assist mobility

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and tailor supports to each person served
• Ensure treatment plans are implemented
• Maintain client accounts and personal allowances
• Coordinate staff scheduling and transportation
• Maintain medical appointments with Nurse and Medical Coordinator
• Coordinate recreational goals and safety
• Adhere to policies and values and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Patience

Communication

Learning agility

Reliability/Punctuality

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Job Summary

The dedicated and collaborative Shift Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills with the people we support. The ideal candidate will supervise staff and provide the appropriate supports tailored to the needs and desires of each person being supported to enable them to live as independently as possible.

The Shift Supervisor is expected to recognize when an individual is in a crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate psychiatric and medical back up services.

The salary range for this position is $19.24 - $20.20 hourly

Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Ensure program goals are implemented by Direct Support Professional
• Implement and adhere to established treatment plans
• Provide hands on supervisor of individuals with Autism, including implementation of behavior goals and behavior plans
• Maintain client’s personal allowance accounts
• Schedule staff at the residence
• Coordinate shopping and proper meal distribution
• Maintain correspondence with Nurse and Medical Coordinator to ensure appropriate medical appointments are made and occur
• Coordinate recreational goals
• Maintain all required certifications

Transportation/Administration

• Transport residents in agency vehicles as needed
• Report issues regarding vehicles to supervisor
• Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when necessary
• Maintain individual/family confidentiality
• Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals
• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management

Work Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• AMAP, First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R certifications required or Aptitude to obtain upon hire
• Demonstrate patience, ability to learn, and utilize systematic procedures in order to enhance individual’s independence and quality of life
• 1 -2 years of OPWDD experience
• Experience working with Intellectual Developmental Disabled (I/DD) populations
• Maintain a clean and valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items
• Ability to run when needed
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served
• Punctuality and regular attendance is expected

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Benefits

Our benefits go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.