Direct Support Supervisor

Direct Support Supervisor - Caledonia

Full-Time in  Caledonia, MN -  Caledonia

About ABLE, Inc.

ABLE, Inc., standing for, “A Brighter Living Experience,” has been providing residential care to people with developmental disabilities within Houston County for over 30 years. First named Houston County Group Homes, the 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation began as a grass roots effort by concerned parents who sought an alternative to sending their loved ones with disabilities to state institutions or keeping them out of the public eye. ABLE focuses on enhancing the lives of the people it supports by promoting their uniqueness and building their self esteem and independence in a safe and comfortable environment. At ABLE, employees are united in the belief that people with disabilities are best served by those who value them as individuals, fellow community members and friends.

Able, Inc., offers a full benefit package, casual work environment and flexible hours!

Compensation for a Direct Support Supervisor ranges from $17.10-$19.00 per hour! 

Weekend Differential:  $1.00 per hour

Overnight Awake: Shift Differential: $2.00/hour 

Hours: Shifts will vary between early morning, daytime, and pm.  This position participates in an on-call rotation, weekend rotation and holiday rotation.

As a Direct Support Supervisor (aka DSS) you will perform a variety of tasks during the course of your day:

• Implement and evaluate daily living skills plans for the people we support; this can include: social skills, hygiene skills, self-care skills, financial skills, community orientation and daily living routines
• Advocate for person-centered planning and provision of services
• Complete financial and health reports for individuals on your caseload
• Coordinate social and recreational activities
• Coordinate medical appointments and communicate care instructions as appropriate
• Communicate with employees, guardians, family members county case managers, people supported and other stakeholders
• Supervise direct care staff
• Provide direct care, this includes:
  • Performing proper hand washing, gloving, masking and following other universal precautions
  • Dressing and undressing the people supported
  • Assisting with oral hygiene which includes brushing teeth, flossing and denture care
  • Bathing which could include bed baths, partial baths, tub or shower
  • Hair care
  • Skin, nail care and shaving
  • Changing linens and making the bed
  • Toileting can range from simple assistance to full assistance
  • Transferring assist to/from bed, chair, wheel chair or toilet
  • Using adaptive equipment lifts, walkers, standers, gait belts, wheel chairs (no use of lifts if you're under the age of 18)
  • Medication administration/passing following proper training (no med passing if your under the age of 18)
  • Working with people supported on program goals and daily living skills
  • Learning and following people supported care plan
  • Food/Fluid intake/output which means measuring, observing and recording
  • Documentation of daily cares
  • Meal preparation which could include grocery shopping or creating lists and menus
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • Socialization and involvement in activities

*Other duties and responsibilities depending on your shift and specific program*

To help you complete these task we provide all direct care staff with:

• Positive Behavior Support Training
• CPR and First Aid Training
• Medication Training
• Annual trainings and refresher classes 

Requirements:

• A desire to work with people with developmental disabilities
• Prior supervisory experience helpful
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Good Attendance
• You are not required to be a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA but CNAs are welcome
• Cleared as a driver for the agency is preferred

This is a Full-time position, working at 34+ hours/week and participating in a on-call, weekend and holiday rotation, providing direct care to people with developmental disabilities.