What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Supervisor - Residential position at THE ARC OF THE OZARKS?
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Description
Positions starting at $22.50 per hour!
Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!
If you have directly relevant experience, ask about our experience pay options!
What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?
The Shift Supervisor in Residential Services is a position that will work on a team in the management and supervision of individuals served in a residential program with developmental disabilities. An employee in this position will constantly act in a manner that will keep inclusion, quality of life, and self-determination as the primary goals for each person they support.
Training and support for individuals includes:
Daily life skills of:
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Cooking
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Cleaning
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Hygiene
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Purchasing of groceries
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Food preparation
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Medication administration
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Behavioral care
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Community participation
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Management of personal funds
Training and support for DSPs and the ISL includes assisting the Program Supervisor in:
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Helping implement personal plans (the story of the individual you’re serving including their history, goals, and achievements)
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Implementing and communicating directives
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Maintaining necessary records and reports
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Contributing to the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment (keeping their houses happy and cozy)
If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits.
What opportunities would I have?
This job doesn’t feel like just a job. It feels like spending time with people you care about, helping them move toward the life they want for themselves. It feels like making a difference every single shift and going home at the end of the day knowing you have made someone’s life better. You will be a leader within your ISL and set the example for the Direct Support Professionals that you work with.
You’ll also get to work for a company that cares about your goals.
The Arc of the Ozarks strives to help you develop as an individual through paid trainings, internal promotions, and the constant support of supervisors who have been in your shoes.
You will have a whole team around you to work with, learn from, and grow beside.
And at the heart of it, you get to know that the world is a better place because of you.
Here’s a little more:
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Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle for client activities.
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Potential for annual wage increases based on performance.
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Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
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Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.)
What do I need to be qualified for this position?
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Diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent.
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Six months experience providing direct care, treatment, and habilitation in the human service field.
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Experience providing direct care, treatment and habilitation to individuals who have intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and/or behavior disorders is preferred
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Please see the full job description for complete list of duties and requirements.
If you are passionate about with Unique needs and making a meaningful difference in their lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!
Looking for more information?
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Give us a call at 417-771-3700
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Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team
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Send us an Email at Jobs@thearcoftheozarks.org
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Don't forget to include your name and the position/location you are interested in.
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Checkout some videos about our organization and the individuals we support here
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https://www.youtube.com/@thearcoftheozarks-springfield/videos
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Checkout our website and social media here:
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https://thearcoftheozarks.org/
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https://www.facebook.com/thearcoftheozarks
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-arc-of-the-ozarks/
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https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Arc-of-the-Ozarks-Reviews-E421090.htm
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Qualifications
SHIFT SUPERVISOR RESIDENTIAL
Definition
The Shift Supervisor in Residential Services is a semi-professional position that will work on a team in the management and supervision of individuals served in a residential program with developmental disabilities. An employee in this position will constantly act in a manner that will keep inclusion, quality of life, and self-determination as the primary goals for each person they support.
An employee in this class provides support and training to assigned individuals served in dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the purchasing of groceries, training in meal planning and food preparation, administering medications, and assisting in the management of personal funds.
In the absence of the Program Supervisor and Team Manager, the Shift Supervisor functions as a supervisor for an assigned team in implementing and coordinating all activities within the home in the provision of active habilitation programming including, but not limited to, improving client self help skills, economic self sufficiency, socialization, leisure skills, mobility, communication, etc.
Work involves overall responsibility for the health and well-being of individuals served, insuring staff coverage, reporting and recording observations, circulating and implementing directives, and for maintaining necessary records and reports.
Supervision is received from a Team Manager and Program Supervisor or other professional staff member; however, the employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative within the limit of established policies and procedures.
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Essential Job Functions |
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Mission and Core Values |
Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks |
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Assures the safety and well-being of individuals served by the Arc and the rights of individuals served by the Arc. |
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Checks to see if the home is safe and clean according to Arc standards of care and teaches individuals how to maintain their home. |
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Personnel Management |
Assists the Program Supervisor and Team Manager in supervising the application of basic health care for individuals served; administers medications to individuals served in accordance with agency policies and procedures and after certification by Missouri Department of Mental Health and Arc officials. Assists with physicians' appointments as assigned; assuring that documentation is correct. |
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Assists the Program Supervisor in maintaining an inventory of supplies and re-stocking supplies. |
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In the absence of the Program Supervisor supervises direct support staff and evaluates performance in accordance with established agency policy. |
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Creates a pleasant work place for individuals served and staff. Will also create solutions for crisis situations according to Arc policy and crisis prevention and intervention training. |
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Circulates and implements directives of the Program Supervisor and maintains necessary records and reports. |
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Assists the Program Supervisor with staff training and scheduling |
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Assists the Program Supervisor in supervising the application of basic health care for individuals served; administers medications to individuals served in accordance with agency policies and procedures and after certification by Missouri Department of Mental Health and Arc officials. Assists with physicians' appointments as assigned; assuring that documentation is correct. |
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Reports rule infractions, complaints from individual’s served/parents/ guardians/employees, and related incidents to Program Supervisor or Team Manager. |
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Client Support |
Provides support to persons served in dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, transfers, lifts, positioning/repositioning, other activities of daily living, and encouraging community outings. |
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Assists the individuals in participating in varied meaningful social, vocational and leisure activities in the community of their choosing. |
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Assists with oversight of monitored inventory of supplies and groceries and completes the purchasing of groceries and supplies as requested by the Program Supervisor |
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Provides assistance and planning to individuals served in becoming as mobile in their community environment as possible. |
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Assists the individuals requiring supports in participating in varied meaningful vocational, domestic, and leisure activities in the community of their choosing. |
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Assists in providing basic health care for persons served; takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, and applies simple dressings when necessary. |
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Administers oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, and topical medications, after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials. |
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Observes, reports and records changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of each individual served and progress on outcomes listed in the personal plan. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of necessary records and reports. |
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Acts as a direct support staff and demonstrates direct support activities to staff through practical instruction, participates in the continued in-service training and schedules staff meetings. |
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Program Oversight, Design and Development |
Implements outcomes and strategies of individual personal plans under the supervision of the Team Manager and Program Supervisor; provides supports as identified in the personal plans; contributes observations to the individual’s team; attends review meetings when assigned. |
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Assists the Program Supervisor in maintaining an inventory of grocery, food, and medical supplies and completes grocery shopping for the home as needed. |
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Takes appropriate action in case of fire and/or disaster. Encourages the development and maintenance of a safe environment for individuals served in a home setting including developing plans for evacuation assistance in case of emergency, using the on-call pager; and training in securing emergency services, police, fire, ambulance, etc. |
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Documentation and Quality Assurance |
Completes medical/injury incident and behavioral reports when necessary. These reports will be completed and turned in by the end of the working day the incident occurred. The SOAR Shift Supervisor will need to make sure that the reports are filled out for all medical/injury and behavioral incidents. |
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Completes or supervises all monthly filing; monthly summary sheets, MARs, nurse consultations |
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Completes or supervises all monthly filing; monthly summary sheets, Monthly Budgets, General Event Reports, Discharges, Annual Paperwork, Intake Paperwork. |
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications |
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Diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Six months’ experience providing direct assistance in the care, treatment and habilitation in the human service field preferred.
Experience in the providing assistance in the care, treatment and habilitation to individuals who have developmental disabilities is preferred.
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Traits and Characteristics Desired |
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The Shift Supervisor will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community. A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial. The Shift Supervisor should have outstanding critical thinking skills and effective communication qualities as demonstrated by success in prior experience in a human service position or leadership role.
Must have the capacity to cultivate and maximize individual and team relationships. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build authentic relationships with clients, guardians, staff, and all internal and external stakeholders is valued.
The Shift Supervisor must demonstrate the ability to establish rapport, effectively communicates, and cultivates a positive work culture with not only their team, but staff from other departments, guardians, individuals served, internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrates empathy and compassion, effective conflict resolution, exceptional communication and follow-up skills.
The Shift Supervisor must be adaptable and able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment with a strong work ethic. They are able to delegate effectively and demonstrate solid time management skills.
The Shift Supervisor should be open to feedback, possess a growth mindset, and a willingness for learning opportunities in order to better themselves and The Arc of the Ozarks.
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Salary : $23
