Residential Living Supervisor supervises the work of a residential living staff. Provides training to resident assistants on proper care giving techniques. Being a Residential Living Supervisor may administer medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Residential Living Supervisor typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Residential Living Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. To be a Residential Living Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY
Monitors and ensures that individuals are receiving quality/comprehensive care and services. Supervises and coordinates all personnel assigned to the home by completing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR TASKS
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages 1 - 7 supervisors who supervise a total of 2-11 employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of 1 - 7 community homes. Also assists in supervision of non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, as well as all applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely fashion.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, occasionally crouch, or crawl; and frequently to smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistive devices, i.e. lift, cart, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OCCASIONALLY-0-35% OF TIME
FREQUENTLY-36-74% OF TIME
CONSTANTLY-75% OF TIME
Driving
Standing
Sitting
Climbing
Bending
Reaching
Crawling
Walking
Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs.
Climbing
Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling 11-25 lbs.
Crawling
Squatting
Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs.
Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. COMMUNICATION
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write detailed reports and professional correspondence. Ability to speak clearly and express self well with a diverse group of individuals, family members, staff, vendors, professionals, and medical personnel. Computer skills, ability to navigate the internet and complete web-based reports is required.
2. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
3. REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to think independently, gather relevant information systematically, grasp complexities and use problem solving skills on a daily basis. Ability to act with clarity and in a timely manner.
4. Education/EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year (preferably 2 years) of experience working directly with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required and at least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience is required for this position.
5. OTHER
Valid and current Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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