Supported Living Supervisor
Department: Supported Community Living
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cedar Rapids
Reporting To: Supported Living Coordinator
Compensation: $18.13 - $20.13 / hour
Description
Are you looking for a new opportunity that will present growth and advancement?
If you have a desire to direct a team of Direct Support Professionals and develop some leadership experience, this is an ideal opportunity for you! The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership qualifications, accountability, professional attitude, and the knowledge of how to work within a dynamic work environment. Candidates who are organized and motivated self-starters are encouraged to apply.
Our supervisors play an important role in guiding a 24-hour site as its leader and contact.
The Supported Living Supervisor (SLS) is based in Iowa City with frequent travel in the community and occasional travel to outlying service areas required. Applicants must have flexible schedules.
Key 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.)
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in the following areas:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- BA/BS in a human services-related field from an accredited educational institution is preferred
- Experience working with people with disabilities and implementing service provision strategies
- 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
Benefits
Full-Time team members are eligible for:
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Affordable short-term disability and supplemental insurance options.
- Affordable health, vision, and dental options that provide great coverage.
- Flex plans for medical and daycare expenses
- Nine paid holidays
- Paid Sick and Vacation Banks accrue based on tenure and hours worked-available to all employees