Direct Support Supervisor
- Employer
- Able-Inc
- Location
- La Crescent, Minnesota (US)
- Salary
- $17.10 - $19/hour
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- Industry
- Healthcare
Job Details
Direct Support Supervisor -
Full-Time in La Crescent, MN - Lancer
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!
Lancer Shift Differential For Direct Care: $3.00/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.
Company
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. We have houses in La Crescent, Houston and Caledonia.
Mission
To enhance the lives of people we support by promoting their uniqueness and building their self esteem and independence in a safe and comfortable environment
Vision
Happy, smiling people we support who are leading meaningful and enjoyable lives
Core Values
- Integrity
Treating all stakeholders with respect, honesty, and fairness to gain their trust - Safety
Balancing safety while promoting Independence - Individuality
Being responsive to an individual’s needs and wants and valuing those differences - Dreams
Developing people we support to their full potential by helping them build relationships, gain independence, and integrate into their communities - Teamwork and Collaboration
Working together with people we support, coworkers, parents and guardians - Change
Responding positively to change and the future by supporting and educating all stakeholders - Stewardship
Being fiscally responsible with all resources
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Employer HSA Contribution
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Direct Payroll Deposit
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Shift differentials
- Bereavement Leave
- Training and Education programs
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Benefits vary based on employment status and may have a waiting period
Training Opportunities
ABLE, Inc., is committed to providing continued training and educational opportunities related to the services being performed as part of the employee’s duties. These trainings include but are not limited to:
- CPR & First Aid
- Positive Behavior Support Training
- Trained Medication Assistant
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
- Location
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Le Crescent, Houston & Caledonia
Minnesota
United States
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