Assistant Supervisors serve as lead members of the direct care team, providing similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) but with administrative responsibilities including training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising other DSPs
Job Summary
Assistant Supervisors serve as lead members of the direct care team, providing similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) but with administrative responsibilities including training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising other DSPs.
Key responsibilities include ensuring the health, safety, and habilitation of the people supported, promoting program excellence, and fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
The role requires the ability to lead by example, interpersonal problem-solving skills, flexibility in availability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and workforce management software.
Matching Summary
Assistant Supervisors serve as lead members of the direct care team, providing similar day-to-day functions as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) but with administrative responsibilities including training, scheduling, systems management, and in some cases, directly supervising other DSPs.
Salary
$22.37/hour
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Ensuring health and safety
Promoting program excellence
Fostering professional development
Supervising staff
Maintaining direct relationship with staff
Building staff morale
Nice-to-have
Participatory management
Open-door policy
Nurturing staff development
Fostering communication
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Prior DSP experience strongly preferred
Ability to lead by example
Interpersonal problem-solving skills
Ability to accept and apply feedback
Flexibility in availability
Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferred
Well-developed writing skills
Valid Driver's License preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software