Direct care supervisor job description
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Example direct care supervisor requirements on a job description
Direct care supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in direct care supervisor job postings.
Sample direct care supervisor requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field
- 3+ years of direct care experience with adults
- 1+ year of supervisory experience
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- CPR/First Aid certification
Sample required direct care supervisor soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Strong problem solving and decision making
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
Direct care supervisor job description example 1
Sevita direct care supervisor job description
Program Supervisor Muncie Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Look no further! This role is critical to our success. As a mission-driven organization, we are intensely focused on expanding access to services and developing new and more effective ways of delivering supports and services to individuals with a range of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
+ Facilitate the implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and participate in a range of administrative duties including staff hiring, training, scheduling, and oversight.
+ Supervise a team of Caregivers supporting individuals we serve in the program.
+ Provide support to individuals receiving services including: assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care.
+ Duties are split between providing direct support, professional or program activities, and supervision.
+ Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities.
Qualifications:
+ High School diploma or equivalent.
+ One year related work experience.
+ Must be 18 years or older.
+ Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
+ Other licensure or certification where required by regulatory authority.
+ Excellent communication skills with an ability to establish rapport with team members and those we serve.
+ Strong organizational abilities to ensure staffing and schedules are maintained.
+ This is a great opportunity to gain supervisory skills and experience while still directly making a difference in the lives of the people we serve on a daily basis.
Why Join Us?
+ Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
+ Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
+ 401(k) with company match.
+ Paid time off and holiday pay.
+ Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
+ Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
Come join our amazing team of committed and caring professionals. Apply Today!
The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
+ Facilitate the implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and participate in a range of administrative duties including staff hiring, training, scheduling, and oversight.
+ Supervise a team of Caregivers supporting individuals we serve in the program.
+ Provide support to individuals receiving services including: assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care.
+ Duties are split between providing direct support, professional or program activities, and supervision.
+ Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities.
Qualifications:
+ High School diploma or equivalent.
+ One year related work experience.
+ Must be 18 years or older.
+ Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
+ Other licensure or certification where required by regulatory authority.
+ Excellent communication skills with an ability to establish rapport with team members and those we serve.
+ Strong organizational abilities to ensure staffing and schedules are maintained.
+ This is a great opportunity to gain supervisory skills and experience while still directly making a difference in the lives of the people we serve on a daily basis.
Why Join Us?
+ Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
+ Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
+ 401(k) with company match.
+ Paid time off and holiday pay.
+ Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
+ Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
Come join our amazing team of committed and caring professionals. Apply Today!
The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Direct care supervisor job description example 2
CommunityHealthlink direct care supervisor job description
Come join a friendly and inclusive team that provides quality care! Community Healthlink (CHL) recognizes the power of a diverse community and seeks applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for a Full-Time (37.5 hrs/wk) Intensive Care Coordination Supervisor in Worcester MA.
Families and Communities Together (FCT) seeks to build on family strengths and available support systems to help children with serious emotional disturbance remain in or return to their communities. FCT staff works with the family, child, appropriate state agencies and school staff to develop strategies that help improve child and family functioning.
Benefits:
Compensation based on education and related work experience, licensure and other qualifications
Health and Dental insurance (available upon starting)
Generous paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation time
CEU benefits
Life and Disability insurance
401k with agency contribution
Wellness activity discounts
Work related travel reimbursement
Weekly clinical supervision to meet clinical licensing requirements
+ Provide essential leadership in the creation and maintenance of a positive and collaborative working environment where all FCT employees and enrolled youth and their families feel respected and supported.
+ Assist in overseeing the daily operations of all ICC activities in the CSA and ensures all ICC services are following all contractual, licensing and agency policies and procedures.
+ Provide direct administrative and clinical supervision for ICC Coordinators.
+ Provide direct administrative supervision to any administrative support staff assigned to the FCT, as directed by the FCT/ICC Director.
+ In partnership with the FCT Leadership team, convene regular administrative and clinical staff meetings to address issues of morale, work environment, policies, and procedures.
+ Identify ongoing training needs for the FCT staff, and work with the FCT Leadership team to meet these needs.
+ Assist in the recruitment, orientation, and training of new FCT staff.
+ Receive complaints or concerns from enrolled families, providers, state agency representatives, or anyone who expresses concern about the ICC process and works with the FCT/ICC Director to remedy such issues.
+ Assist the FCT/ICC Director with refinement and development of FCT policies and procedures.
+ Participates as appropriate in all management meetings, training, evaluation/research, supervision, quality management, and related activities as may be directed by the FCT Director.
+ Represents the FCT program along with other FCT Leadership at local System of Care meetings, statewide CSA meetings, and other local and state meetings as needed and directed by the FCT Director.
+ Follow all policies and procedures of the agency.
+ Provide Intensive Care Coordination to enrolled youth and their families as determined by the FCT Director.
+ In partnership with FCT/ICC Director, oversee the triage and waitlist duties for FCT referrals.
+ Carry an after-hours pager and provides telephonic and, at times, face to face after hours support to youth and families.
+ Work assigned hours, which may include some evening hours.
+ Perform other duties as required and necessary.
+ Valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
+ Previous supervisory experience in the family/child serving human services system preferred.
+ Master's degree (or above) in counseling, social work or related human services field.
+ Independently licensed (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or close to obtaining independent licensure.
+ Previous experience with and/or knowledge of the Wraparound Model and CBHI.
+ Demonstrated record of successful engagement and formation of positive, functional working relationships with youth and their families.
+ Demonstrated record of successful engagement and collaboration with colleagues in the family/child serving human services system including but not limited to clinical providers, primarily care providers, case managers, school personnel, and/or state agency representatives.
+ Must be able to pass a CORI background check
PCN#: 7200
External Company URL: communityhealthlink.org
Street: 335 Chandler
Families and Communities Together (FCT) seeks to build on family strengths and available support systems to help children with serious emotional disturbance remain in or return to their communities. FCT staff works with the family, child, appropriate state agencies and school staff to develop strategies that help improve child and family functioning.
Benefits:
Compensation based on education and related work experience, licensure and other qualifications
Health and Dental insurance (available upon starting)
Generous paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation time
CEU benefits
Life and Disability insurance
401k with agency contribution
Wellness activity discounts
Work related travel reimbursement
Weekly clinical supervision to meet clinical licensing requirements
+ Provide essential leadership in the creation and maintenance of a positive and collaborative working environment where all FCT employees and enrolled youth and their families feel respected and supported.
+ Assist in overseeing the daily operations of all ICC activities in the CSA and ensures all ICC services are following all contractual, licensing and agency policies and procedures.
+ Provide direct administrative and clinical supervision for ICC Coordinators.
+ Provide direct administrative supervision to any administrative support staff assigned to the FCT, as directed by the FCT/ICC Director.
+ In partnership with the FCT Leadership team, convene regular administrative and clinical staff meetings to address issues of morale, work environment, policies, and procedures.
+ Identify ongoing training needs for the FCT staff, and work with the FCT Leadership team to meet these needs.
+ Assist in the recruitment, orientation, and training of new FCT staff.
+ Receive complaints or concerns from enrolled families, providers, state agency representatives, or anyone who expresses concern about the ICC process and works with the FCT/ICC Director to remedy such issues.
+ Assist the FCT/ICC Director with refinement and development of FCT policies and procedures.
+ Participates as appropriate in all management meetings, training, evaluation/research, supervision, quality management, and related activities as may be directed by the FCT Director.
+ Represents the FCT program along with other FCT Leadership at local System of Care meetings, statewide CSA meetings, and other local and state meetings as needed and directed by the FCT Director.
+ Follow all policies and procedures of the agency.
+ Provide Intensive Care Coordination to enrolled youth and their families as determined by the FCT Director.
+ In partnership with FCT/ICC Director, oversee the triage and waitlist duties for FCT referrals.
+ Carry an after-hours pager and provides telephonic and, at times, face to face after hours support to youth and families.
+ Work assigned hours, which may include some evening hours.
+ Perform other duties as required and necessary.
+ Valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
+ Previous supervisory experience in the family/child serving human services system preferred.
+ Master's degree (or above) in counseling, social work or related human services field.
+ Independently licensed (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) or close to obtaining independent licensure.
+ Previous experience with and/or knowledge of the Wraparound Model and CBHI.
+ Demonstrated record of successful engagement and formation of positive, functional working relationships with youth and their families.
+ Demonstrated record of successful engagement and collaboration with colleagues in the family/child serving human services system including but not limited to clinical providers, primarily care providers, case managers, school personnel, and/or state agency representatives.
+ Must be able to pass a CORI background check
PCN#: 7200
External Company URL: communityhealthlink.org
Street: 335 Chandler
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Direct care supervisor job description example 3
Seven Hills Foundation direct care supervisor job description
Seven Hills Community Services, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation, offers a $3,500.00 Sign-on Bonus
plus an additional $250 Bonus for MAP Certified new hires!
NEW HOURLY RATE INCREASE FOR ALL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS!
Support Advocate is a direct support professional (DSP) position at Seven Hills Foundation. They act as a caregiver for a wide range of individuals with an intellectual disability, developmental disability, or an acquired brain injury (ABI or TBI). Customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion for others are all traits of a Support Advocate. Seven Hills has opportunities for direct care providers with many years of experience, as well as for college students, stay-at-home moms and dads, paraprofessionals, or teachers looking for a new career opportunity. Part-time jobs offer flexible schedules in the healthcare industry. Our full-time benefits, such as reduced tuition on select online Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and generous retirement match, support a healthy work-life balance. Seven Hills Foundation is a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated professionals that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We also provide the stability of being considered essential workers for those Ready to Work. We hope you consider joining our team today!
To treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
To support individuals to take control of their lives, to make wise decisions that enhances their ability to reach their goals. To support individuals to take on as much control as possible over the routines and activities in their home.
To teach, assist and support individuals in the community and at home so that the individual is able to learn, practice and master skills that enable him/her to enhance his/her status by assuming socially valued roles.
To support each individual's existing relationships and increase their networks of friends and acquaintances.
To insure that all individuals are supported to explore and express their interest for community membership.
To ensure that the health and wellbeing of individuals are met by accompanying individuals on appointments as needed, administering medications (or supporting them to self medicate) in accordance with residential guidelines and DMR policy, providing a well-balanced diet prepared to meet individual needs (when applicable), following all instructions given by Primary Care Physician and Health Care Coordinator.
To complete agency training program in a timely manner and participate in other professional development as required by supervisor.
To implement ISP/Support Plans and strategies as written and at frequency stated in the plan. Demonstrate accurate data collection procedures and consistent use of described support strategies that promote success.
Maintain all required certifications such as medication administration, First Aid & CPR.
Successfully complete the training program in a timely manner.
To participate in individual advocacy system Fulltime/part-time employees: applicable:
_____ Yes _____ No
To take a leadership role in advocacy with and on behalf of the individuals._____ Yes _____No
To take a leadership role in supporting the accomplishment of the individual's goals. _____ Yes _____ No
To monitor and maintain individual's ISP program book to ensure data collection occurs at frequency stated. _____ Yes _____ No
To review data collection monthly and prepare written progress notes quarterly or at frequency stated in ISP to assist in the development of ISP assessments and attend ISP meeting. _____ Yes _____ No
To train staff in the implementation of intervention strategies and correct data collection procedures. _____ Yes _____ No
To assist in personal needs and clothing purchases; plan with Residence Director budgeting needs of individual; manage individual's funds within budget; provide receipts and maintain all individual expenses in accordance with subsidiary guidelines. _____ Yes _____ No
To maintain neatness and cleanliness of individual's bedrooms. _____ Yes _____ No
To maintain regular contact and positive relationship with individual's family members/guardians which includes providing status updates, scheduling visits, and acting as a positive liaison between family/guardian and the residential program._____ Yes _____ No
To maintain regular contact and positive relationship with work program staff._____ Yes _____ No
To assist the individuals with household shopping and maintenance as necessary, providing ongoing opportunity for individuals to assume increasing control, responsibility.
To participate in supervision meetings with the Residence Director.
To participate actively in staff meetings.
To facilitate teamwork between all team members via open communication, sharing of responsibilities and a positive, constructive attitude.
Commitment to assisting people with developmental disabilities to participate fully in the life of their community.
Safe passenger vehicle and good driving record, adequate insurance, license.
Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
Ability to work as part of a team. Positive, constructive.
High school diploma or equivalent.
COVID vaccination is required for this position.
Affiliate: SHCS
ID: 16247
Schedule: Mon 2p-9p; Wed 2p-10p; Thurs 2p-9p; Sat 10a-8p (32 hours)
External Company URL: www.sevenhills.org
Street: 16 Brooks St
plus an additional $250 Bonus for MAP Certified new hires!
NEW HOURLY RATE INCREASE FOR ALL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS!
Support Advocate is a direct support professional (DSP) position at Seven Hills Foundation. They act as a caregiver for a wide range of individuals with an intellectual disability, developmental disability, or an acquired brain injury (ABI or TBI). Customer service skills, administrative skills, and compassion for others are all traits of a Support Advocate. Seven Hills has opportunities for direct care providers with many years of experience, as well as for college students, stay-at-home moms and dads, paraprofessionals, or teachers looking for a new career opportunity. Part-time jobs offer flexible schedules in the healthcare industry. Our full-time benefits, such as reduced tuition on select online Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs, tuition reimbursement, three weeks of vacation time, and generous retirement match, support a healthy work-life balance. Seven Hills Foundation is a growing nonprofit of 4,500 dedicated professionals that celebrate diversity and inclusion. We also provide the stability of being considered essential workers for those Ready to Work. We hope you consider joining our team today!
To treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
To support individuals to take control of their lives, to make wise decisions that enhances their ability to reach their goals. To support individuals to take on as much control as possible over the routines and activities in their home.
To teach, assist and support individuals in the community and at home so that the individual is able to learn, practice and master skills that enable him/her to enhance his/her status by assuming socially valued roles.
To support each individual's existing relationships and increase their networks of friends and acquaintances.
To insure that all individuals are supported to explore and express their interest for community membership.
To ensure that the health and wellbeing of individuals are met by accompanying individuals on appointments as needed, administering medications (or supporting them to self medicate) in accordance with residential guidelines and DMR policy, providing a well-balanced diet prepared to meet individual needs (when applicable), following all instructions given by Primary Care Physician and Health Care Coordinator.
To complete agency training program in a timely manner and participate in other professional development as required by supervisor.
To implement ISP/Support Plans and strategies as written and at frequency stated in the plan. Demonstrate accurate data collection procedures and consistent use of described support strategies that promote success.
Maintain all required certifications such as medication administration, First Aid & CPR.
Successfully complete the training program in a timely manner.
To participate in individual advocacy system Fulltime/part-time employees: applicable:
_____ Yes _____ No
To take a leadership role in advocacy with and on behalf of the individuals._____ Yes _____No
To take a leadership role in supporting the accomplishment of the individual's goals. _____ Yes _____ No
To monitor and maintain individual's ISP program book to ensure data collection occurs at frequency stated. _____ Yes _____ No
To review data collection monthly and prepare written progress notes quarterly or at frequency stated in ISP to assist in the development of ISP assessments and attend ISP meeting. _____ Yes _____ No
To train staff in the implementation of intervention strategies and correct data collection procedures. _____ Yes _____ No
To assist in personal needs and clothing purchases; plan with Residence Director budgeting needs of individual; manage individual's funds within budget; provide receipts and maintain all individual expenses in accordance with subsidiary guidelines. _____ Yes _____ No
To maintain neatness and cleanliness of individual's bedrooms. _____ Yes _____ No
To maintain regular contact and positive relationship with individual's family members/guardians which includes providing status updates, scheduling visits, and acting as a positive liaison between family/guardian and the residential program._____ Yes _____ No
To maintain regular contact and positive relationship with work program staff._____ Yes _____ No
To assist the individuals with household shopping and maintenance as necessary, providing ongoing opportunity for individuals to assume increasing control, responsibility.
To participate in supervision meetings with the Residence Director.
To participate actively in staff meetings.
To facilitate teamwork between all team members via open communication, sharing of responsibilities and a positive, constructive attitude.
Commitment to assisting people with developmental disabilities to participate fully in the life of their community.
Safe passenger vehicle and good driving record, adequate insurance, license.
Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history).
Ability to work as part of a team. Positive, constructive.
High school diploma or equivalent.
COVID vaccination is required for this position.
Affiliate: SHCS
ID: 16247
Schedule: Mon 2p-9p; Wed 2p-10p; Thurs 2p-9p; Sat 10a-8p (32 hours)
External Company URL: www.sevenhills.org
Street: 16 Brooks St
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Updated March 14, 2024
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