Shift Supervisor - Valley Stream- Residential Group Home

Job Summary

The dedicated and collaborative Shift Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self-help skills with the people we support. The ideal candidate will supervise staff and provide the appropriate supports tailored to the needs and desires of each person being supported to enable them to live as independently as possible.

The Shift Supervisor is expected to recognize when an individual is in a crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate psychiatric and medical back up services.

The salary range for this position is $19.24 - $20.20 hourly

Responsibilities

Program Operations

Ensure program goals are implemented by Direct Support Professional

Implement and adhere to established treatment plans

Provide hands on supervisor of individuals with Autism, including implementation of behavior goals and behavior plans

Maintain client's personal allowance accounts

Schedule staff at the residence

Coordinate shopping and proper meal distribution

Maintain correspondence with Nurse and Medical Coordinator to ensure appropriate medical appointments are made and occur

Coordinate recreational goals

Maintain all required certifications

Transportation/Administration

Transport residents in agency vehicles as needed

Report issues regarding vehicles to supervisor

Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when necessary

Maintain individual/family confidentiality

Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals

Commitment to company values and adherence to policies

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management

Work Experience & Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required

AMAP, First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R certifications required or Aptitude to obtain upon hire

Demonstrate patience, ability to learn, and utilize systematic procedures in order to enhance individual's independence and quality of life

1 -2 years of OPWDD experience

Experience working with Intellectual Developmental Disabled (I/DD) populations

Maintain a clean and valid Driver's License required

Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items

Ability to run when needed

Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served

Punctuality and regular attendance is expected

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Benefits

Our benefits go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)

Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)

Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually

Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)

Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.

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