Supervisor

Supervisor

Job Category: Direct Care Requisition Number: RESID003802

Posted: June 1, 2026

Full-Time On-site Warwick, RI 02886, USA

Description

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you passionate about social justice and ready to make a difference in the lives of the men who live with challenging multiple diagnoses? As a Supervisor, you will provide supervision of community-based residential and day programs for people with developmental disabilities, and provide leadership to staff. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and compassionate in all situations.

Supports To Empower People (STEP) provides comprehensive, community and residential services to adult men who have intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) as well as significant behavioral and mental health concerns. The principles of Dialectical Behavioral Treatment (DBT) are adapted for the individual and integrated into all aspects of supports. STEP provides empowering assistance in therapeutically receptive environments which allows participants to embark upon the clinical challenges encountered and to safely explore and pursue their dreams.

Schedule Includes: The hours will be flexible for the first few months and then will move to Tuesday - Saturday 3:00PM - 11:00PM- after fully trained.

Compensation The pay range for this position is $22.50 to $33.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.

What You'll Do:

• Work to create safe, productive homes, along with the management team, to support individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, along with Mental Health needs, as well as traumatic experiences.
• Supervision of community-based residential and day programs for people with developmental disabilities.
• Monitoring the operation of the program at all times.
• Be an active participant in improving the quality of the operation of the programs as needed.
• Provide leadership to staff, through example as well as through supervision, toward the development and maintenance of a supportive, behaviorally-oriented therapeutic environment.
• Attend and ensure that staff attend meetings on time: shift reports, supervisory sessions, staff meetings, trainings, and any other specially convened meetings.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor progress to ensure all tasks are completed effectively.
• Ensure that all staff are fulfilling the specifications of their own job description.
• Meet in supervision with staff formally and informally, including written evaluations.
• Attendance at supervision meetings, in-services, staff meetings, lead team meetings, training programs, and committee meetings are required.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience; preferably with developmentally disabled adults or in a human services field.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to lead people and projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive, positive relationships with all people.
• Driver's license and ability to drive clients in one's own vehicle.
• Ability to work independently.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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