Direct Support Supervisor

Provides supervision and direct care services and training to individuals, including training in skills development.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct, document, and assist with programs and activities for each individual, as specified by the Individualized Support Plans. (ISP)
• Supervise, observe, account for, and interact appropriately with individuals.
• Provide personal care and assistance to individuals.
• Document as required, i.e., data pertaining to individuals’ care, clothing inventories, self-help programs, accident reports, behavior reports, etc.
• Perform required housekeeping duties and related tasks in an acceptable manner.
• Follow daily work schedule and /or supervisor’s instruction.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Assist other staff in an effective, professional, cooperative manner when working with them to ensure a pleasant workplace environment for everyone.

Perform other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure proper level of supervision for individuals.
• Ensure each individual is protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Participate in in-service education.

EXPOSURE RISK

High risk of exposure to blood and body fluids when actively performing duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Shift Supervisor [Group Home DSPs report also to QIDP]

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Must have minimum, a high school diploma or equivalency.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required, on-the-job training provided.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read, write speak the English language.
• Perform and/or assist other staff in an effective, professional, cooperative manner when

working in conjunction with supervisor, peers, and professional or supportive staff, in all duties required to provide quality care/programs in a pleasant environment for individuals.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, individuals, visitors, family, etc.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel, as well as, be willing to

work with individuals regardless of their maturity level or functioning level.