What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Direct Care Work (PM Shifts, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM) position at Saint Louis Center?
General Summary: Responsible for guiding direct care staff to ensure an educational and safe living environment for those with Developmental Disabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- To work with Training Coordinator with planning, training, monitoring and orientating Direct Care Staff.
- Supervise and assist Direct Care Staff in their work in order to hold them accountable.
- Ensure treatment plans are followed.
- Ensure behavior management plans are followed.
- Ensure nutritional programs are followed.
- Coordinate recreational programs.
- Ensure med schedules are followed.
- Coordinate and respond to emergency situations.
- Organize and inventory resident possessions.
- Perform Direct Care Performance Evaluations.
- Monitor client activity; ensure home and unit security, and providing routine time checks.
- Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Knowledge of general fire safety.
- Knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Knowledge of Behavior Management.
- Written and verbally communicate skills.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment.
- Ability to handle emergency situations.
- Ability to operate a 12-passenger vehicle.
- Ability to plan and prioritize work.
- Ability to be a team player
- Ability to supervise and motivate staff.
Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree and two years experience working with Developmentally Disabled residents; Two years of college and three years experience with Developmentally Disabled residents; A high school diploma and four years work experience with Developmentally Disabled residents.
Working Conditions: Residential care living environment, client behavior may change drastically, causing at times a hazardous work environment.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,800.00 - $53,560.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Supervisory: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,800 - $53,560