The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Direct Service Professional Supervisor to work at a company located in the Ann Arbor, MI area!
Job Title: Direct Service Professional Supervisor
Job Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Travel: Minimal
Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits:
$17.42/hr
Full Time (Schedule TBD) Must be able to work 8-12 hour shifts.
Job Description: If you're passionate about helping individuals with disabilities live more independently and enjoy making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this could be the opportunity for you. As a Direct Service Professional Supervisor / Residential Unit Coordinator, you will provide direct support and supervision to residents in a residential setting. You will also lead by example on the floor, support DSP staff, and help foster a positive team culture.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct supervision, support, and assistance to residents
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Provide individualized, one-on-one support based on each resident's needs and goals
- Administer and document medications
- Implement behavioral support strategies and intervention plans developed by clinical staff
- Monitor residents' health and report changes, concerns, or incidents
- Transport residents to appointments and approved community activities
- Facilitate community outings, social activities, and opportunities for community integration
- Support residents in developing daily living, social, vocational, and independent living skills
- Collect accurate data on target behaviors and maintain detailed documentation of resident progress
- Maintain accurate records of daily activities, observations, incidents, and services provided
- Ensure required levels of supervision are maintained at all times
- Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for residents
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, crises, and safety concerns
- Protect and advocate for the rights, needs, dignity, and independence of residents
- Maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents, families and coworkers
- Lead by example on the floor and assist DSP staff with questions, needs, and daily responsibilities
- Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive environment and workplace culture
- Follow all facility, state, licensing, CMH, safety, emergency, and risk-management procedures
- Participate in required training programs, including QBS and medication administration training
- Operate company vehicles safely and only for authorized company use
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous experience providing direct care or support to individuals with disabilities preferred
- Must successfully complete medication administration training and testing
- QBS training is required
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Strong patience, empathy, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to handle challenging situations while maintaining a calm and professional approach
- Must be willing to work assigned schedules consistently and assist on other residential units when needed
- Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings
The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion.
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