Direct Care Supervisor

Lifesteps - Perrysville, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Perrysville, PA

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About the position

Lifesteps is hiring two Full-Time Supervisors in Pittsburgh, PA to oversee Community Home(s) and Direct Care Staff in the McCandless / Ross Township area or Bellevue / Westview area. 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. Position Summary: The Direct Care Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and handling of day to day operations of the Residential Community Living home. The Supervisor or Program Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of community home staff, which includes scheduling, performance reviews, training, etc. and oversight of the care provided to the individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Supervisors and Direct Care Staff provide a high level of quality care to the special needs adults while ensuring that each individual is treated with respect and dignity. 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. They do have one evening shift per week - 3 pm to 11 pm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Residential Community Living home.
• Supervise community home staff including scheduling, performance reviews, and training.
• Ensure quality care is provided to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals in living as independently as possible in their home and community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years experience 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 in a human service or caregiving field.
• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year experience 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.

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!