TEAM LEADER

People Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

PTO Buyback

Affordable insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career mentoring

Shift incentives

Job summary

People Inc. is seeking a Senior Residential Supervisor to oversee direct care staff, guide daily living activities, and monitor program plans in a Buffalo, NY setting.

The role requires coordinating staff tasks, administering medications, and ensuring safety and documentation compliance during designated shifts. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to multitask while maintaining compassionate care for residents with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License per agency policy.
• Medical competency-based training.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (standing, walking, etc.).
• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals as required by plan.
• SCIP-R certification as per guidelines.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct care staff during the Senior Residential Supervisor’s absence and provide oversight on designated shifts.
• Schedule and oversee tasks/activities for individuals and household staff to ensure services and care.
• Assist Senior Residential Supervisor with staff development, coaching and corrective action.
• Provide instruction and supervision of individuals in daily living areas including meal planning, dietary needs, money management, documentation, and community activities.
• Promote positive relationships with individuals, families, advocates, employees and the community.
• Ensure timely, effective communications to appropriate parties.
• Administer medications and complete health-related forms.
• Safely transport individuals to activities and appointments.
• Maintain confidential and comprehensive record-keeping and incident reporting.
• Develop and monitor program plans with Senior Residential Supervisor.
• Maintain a safe environment and schedule monthly fire drills.
• Record time worked and ensure compliance with policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Multi-tasking

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Medical Training

Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00

Supervise direct care staff in Senior Residential Supervisor’s absence and provide oversight and guidance on designated shifts. Instruction and supervision of residents in all aspects of daily living, development and implementation of individual goals, supervision and participation in maintenance and housekeeping activities. Ensure completion of required duties for each shift.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Supervise direct care staff in Senior Residential Supervisor’s absence and provide oversight and guidance on designated shifts.
• Schedule and oversee the tasks/activities performed by individual and household staff to ensure the services and care to each individual.
• Assist Senior Residential Supervisor with staff development, coaching and feedback, and corrective action.
• Provide instruction and supervision of individuals in areas of daily living including: active treatment, personal hygiene, dietary and nutritional needs through menu planning, food purchasing, preparation and storage, purchase and care of personal belongings, money management, (including documentation), utilization of community recreational activities.
• Promote and coordinate positive relationships and communication with individuals, families, advocates, employees and the surrounding community/neighborhood.
• Ensure communications are disseminated to appropriate parties in an effective and timely manner.
• Administer medication and responsible for completion of all pertinent health related forms.
• Safely transport individuals to and from activities and appointments.
• Ensure efficient, confidential and comprehensive record keeping as mandated for individual and staff related activities/incidents and site maintenance.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all incidents (minor, reportable, serious reportable). Ensure completion of all required paperwork and implement quality improvement measures.
• Work with Senior Residential Supervisor to develop, implement and monitor progress of program plans.
• Monitor and maintain facilities appropriately to ensure a safe environment conducive to the health, safety and well-being of individuals and employees.
• Schedule, participate in, and run monthly fire drills.
• Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
• Responsible for recording time worked at the start and end of each shift.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License that meets agency policy.
• Medical competency-based training.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals manually and mechanically as required by prescribed program/plan.
• Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in pieces of equipment.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines.
• CPR certification required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Senior Residential Supervisor supervises direct care staff.

Why People Inc?

When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving great benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives and more), flexibility and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is Western New York’s largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one on one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person – someone who’s dedicated, caring and compassionate – that’s how we treat our employees.