Supported Living Supervisor (Tucson)*

Description:

Would you like to make a lasting impact in your local community? Put your talents to use by joining Easterseals Blake Foundation! We are offering a one-time sign on bonus for full time ($300) and part time ($150) positions after providing 90 days of dependable and consistent services!

The Supported Living Supervisor will be report to the Program Coordinator or Associate Director and be responsible for the daily supervision of the Supported Living Program serving individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). In addition to working directly with these individuals, the Supervisor will assist in training and supervising the Direct Support Professionals. The Supervisors training will be hands-on, to provide a model for staff to follow.

Nature and Scope:

The Supported Living Program will operate year-round on a seven day a week schedule. The position works with individuals in community-based settings. The Program Coordinator will provide direct care, perform administrative duties, carry a phone and is required to work flexible hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work in the program on a daily basis, providing direct care. Provide daily oversight of home(s), ensuring quality care to our members.
Work in conjunction with the Program Coordinator on evaluating Direct Support Professionals and keep trainings up to date.
Work with Direct Support Professionals to develop individualized support plans and training strategies as well as monitoring the progress.
Work with Direct Support Professionals in implementing Behavior Treatment Plans/proactive strategies to enhance and reinforce member positive behaviors. Update plan with team.
Oversee medication management.
Work in harmony with the Program Coordinator/or Associate Director to direct and monitor the work of Direct Support Professionals to ensure that agreements established in the DDD contract are followed and individual files are kept accurate and up to date. (Objectives, skill plans, data sheets, active treatment schedules, quarterly reports, med records, daily staff hour reports, professional contacts, progress notes, incident/seizure reports, face sheets, emergency cards etc.).
Work in conjunction with the Program Coordinator to train and supervise Direct Support Professionals in assisting adults with eating, personal care, and transferring, demonstrating proper techniques and care. (The position requires lifting and carrying adults, done as two-person transfers.)
Maintain good working relationships with professionals, staff, families and persons served. Problem solve in a professional, non-hostile manner. Offer options and solutions and give feedback in a constructive manner.
Attend team meetings and in-service training.
Promote and follow practices that support health and safety of staff.
Maintains client confidentiality and protects clients/staff by keeping information secure.
Provide opportunities for adults to assume and maintain valued roles. Show innovation and insight in developing the community’s ability to provide supports.
Oversight of Direct Support Professionals on vehicle use. Ensure oil changes, routine maintenance and documentation is maintained and up to date. Submit documentation within established timeframes.
Carry a cell phone; responsible for answering calls in a timely manner.
Conform to policies, practices and procedures of Easterseals Blake Foundation.
Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to speak and write effectively in English.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and differences.
An ability to acknowledge, respect, and build upon the diversity of person served and their families with regard to such factors as race, ethnicity, family constellation, gender, socioeconomic status, values, and traditions.
An ability to teach others using anticipatory guidance, modeling, coaching, reflection, and role-play
Ability to complete job responsibilities autonomously without constant oversight.
Ability to physically lift and complete transfers for members.
Demonstrate initiative and follow-through in carrying out responsibilities. Demonstrate willingness to accept new responsibilities, accept change and take on responsibility with minimum direction.

Minimum Requirements:

Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
1 year of experience supervising employees, preferred.
Experience: Any combination of training and experience working with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
Must possess a current/valid Arizona Driver’s license and be insurable under the agency’s automobile policy.
Ability to work flexible schedules: weekends, nights, days, evenings.
Obtain and maintain current Level One Clearance Card.
Obtain and maintain current CPR, First, Aid, Article IX.
Must successfully clear a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services/Department of Children, Youth and their Families central registry check. All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

Physical Requirements:

The position provides training to Direct Support Professionals on how to support individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This position also provides direct support to individuals. The position requires the following physical requirements:

Must be able to:

utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
remain in a stationary position.
operate a computer, phone, and other office equipment.
walk, run, climb, stoop, squat, bend, reach, stretch, kneel, sit, stand, reach, ascend and descend stairs and other physical activities.
typing and writing extended periods of time.
To communicate with and support individuals with developmental disabilities, to include wheelchair brake, vehicle lifts, etc.

**This position is classified as Hybrid. 50% or more of this position’s required activities include interaction with community members, in-person meetings, and face-to-face contact with colleagues and supervisors. Outside of these activities, hybrid workers may complete other required tasks (i.e. progress notes, administrative work, etc.) at home or in the office.

Psychological Requirements:

Must be able to:

remain calm, non-defensive with a supportive attitude during stressful, potential crisis, and crisis situations.
work in an extremely stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands.
manage high volumes and unpredictability of work.
remain flexible and reprioritize according to the changing demands of the day.
manage stress in a fast-paced, unpredictable, intense setting.
adapt to diverse cultural environments and communicate in a culturally inclusive manner.
represent Easterseals Blake Foundation in a professional manner in all situations.
requires individual to be highly engaged to perform the daily activities.

Additional Information:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, responsibilities and/or qualifications. Other duties, responsibilities and/or qualifications may be assigned to this position.

Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to provide employment opportunities to all candidates based on their qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions, require assistance or reasonable accommodations while seeking employment, please contact the Human Resource Department at HR@blake.easterseals.com or call 520-327-1529.