Direct Care Supervisor - Full-time

Lifesteps - Canonsburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Canonsburg, PA

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About the position

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Supervisor to oversee a Residential Home with Direct Care Staff for the Canonsburg / Cecil area of Pittsburgh, PA. Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs". The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you. Specific job address will be provided upon job offer. The Direct Care Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and handling of day to day operations of the Residential Community Living home. The goal is to improve the quality of life for each person by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their home and community. Direct Care Supervisor positions are Full-time 40 hours per week and primarily work the Daylight shift of 7 am to 3 pm. On Call duties are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of community home staff
• Scheduling and training staff
• Conducting performance reviews
• Oversight of care provided to individuals with special needs
• Assisting with caregiving duties as needed
• Documentation such as fire drills, client progress notes, medication administration, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three (3) years experience working in a human service, direct care, caregiver, TSS, Home Health Aide, C.N.A., DSP, or related position
• Current driver's license
• Obtain a Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire
• First Aid/CPR certified within 6 months of hire
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 200 lbs. with assistance

Nice-to-haves

• Associate Degree or equivalent credits (60) and 2 years of experience working in a human service or Caregiving field
• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year experience working in a human service, social service, or related field
• Degrees related to Education, Special Education, Counseling, Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Transition Programming, Nursing, Health Administration, or similar are preferred

Benefits

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!