SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This is a full-time position in an adult residential setting. The shift supervisor is responsible for providing support and supervision and the day to day programing for the adults in our care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and implementation of ISP's, behavior plans and assessments to insure individual input, relevance to program goals, feasibility and capabilities of individuals. To include participation in creating, developing and implementing behavior plans.
• Develops and maintains a program structure that supports community integration, purposeful activity engagement and recreation, etc.

• Foster and support employment interest of those supported
• Serve as a shift supervisor to Direct Care Staff
• Consistently communicate information to Direct Care, parents, guardians and day programs as designated by Program Manager.
• Assist with individual accounts, and the house budget as directed by the Program Manager.
• Assist with fire drills to ensure that they are completed in accordance with DDS regulations.
• Identify renovation/repair needs of the program.
• Identify and follow through on maintenance needs of vehicle.
• Assist the Program Manager with the preparation of weekly staff meeting agenda specific to individual centered issues and programmatic issues.
• Coordinate and assist with planning of individual leisure/recreation time.
• Serve as shift leader when working on shift
• In the absence of the Program Manager communicate with Administrative personnel on the day-to-day operation of the program.
• Educate and train individuals in goals and objectives specified in ISP.
• Educate and assist individuals with meal preparation and food shopping.
• Educate and assist individuals with finances, banking, receipts, purchasing and maintain records.
• Educate, transport, accompany and provide supervision to individuals in/to their place of worship.
• Implement Agency policies and procedures as defined in the Agency Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Maintain confidentiality and positive demeanor while successfully juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Program Manager in evaluating Direct Care Staff
• Ability to coordinate and conduct staff meetings in absence of Program Manager.
• Coordinate ongoing medical, dental, psychiatric services as needed or directed by Program Manager to ensure optimal health to the individuals.
• Create daily working schedule in the absence of the Program Manager and provide emergency coverage as necessary.
• Implement staff recognition.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR/MAP certifications

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to identify report and follow instructions and manage priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18+ years old, have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Human Services preferred

Employee must possess the knowledge; skills and abilities listed above, and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job. Employee must be able to speak, read and write in fluent English.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We have PPE available. Plans in place for action if necessary.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amherst, MA 01002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Direct Care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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