Direct Support Supervisor

Job description

We are hiring for: Direct Support Supervisor Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! To supervise Direct Care staff in order to ensure good basic developmental care services for service users by coordinating all developmental care services. Looking to make a difference? RHA is Looking for Direct Support Supervisors to Join our Team!!!!!! Payrate: $19.00/hour Schedule: M-F 1st/2nd/3rd shifts, on-call weekends The Direct Support Supervisor position is for those that have experience in direct support serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Supervisor you will provide support for your clients both in residential and day care settings. You will get to know your clients on a personal level as you assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals, and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests. This is a highly rewarding entry-level role. You will help your clients by helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future. You will work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals. Our Direct Support Supervisors come to know the individuals that they work with less as clients, more as friends! If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve, then consider RHA Health Services - where we put people first! Responsibilities: In this entry level role, the Direct Support Supervisor is responsible for helping to implement services and supports that will assist your client achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan. The duties you will accomplish are based on the assigned shift and the direction of the Direct Care Manager. Shifts for this position are the following: Additional responsibilities of the Direct Support Supervisor include: Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment Assisting and instructing on food preparation and house cleaning Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities Requirements The ideal candidates for this entry level position are patient, compassionate, nurturing and have a calming demeanor in times of stress. Successful candidates for the Direct Support Supervisor role are able to perform the physical components of the role including being able to lift and move up to 50lbs., are comfortable working in stressful situations and are able to handle difficult situations with ease. Additional requirements for this entry level role include: High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years’ experience in a health related field While not required in this entry level role, work experience, highly desirable Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, preferred Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 50lbs. Provide CPR after certification Ability to pass background check and drug screen CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus ​​ Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals. We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday! Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money! Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center. About RHA: At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.