Shift supervisor, Social Work

Shift Supervisor

Caseys Place Syracuse
- Syracuse, NY 13205

Salary Range $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Flexible Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Some Category Nonprofit
- Social Services

The Casey's Place Shift Supervisor will provide oversight, and direction for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) along with ensuring daily operations of respite services are implemented following Elmcrest policies, regulations of NYS OPWDD HCBS waiver, and regulations of the 1915C Children's HCBS waiver.

Responsibilities:

• On-call, every other week.
• Medication Administration Certified
• Confirm guests for all programs.
• Create and post daily and weekend attendance sheets.
• Complete daily and weekend staff assignments and post on board.
• Send guest letters and guest checklists prior to overnight stays.
• Oversite and support of staff performance to ensure quality of service.
• Assist Program Supervisor in completing OPWDD Core Competencies and coaching meetings as needed.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and quarterly Safe Patient Handling meetings.
• Attend weekly supervisions with Program Supervisor.
• Coverage of guests as needed.
• Assist with the onboarding of newly hired staff.
• Plan and implement community and onsite children's activities.
• Oversight of daily cleaning of house.
• Complete regulatory safety procedures (fire drills and water temperature checks).
• Remain in compliance with all Elmcrest and oversight agency trainings.
• Assist in the management of daily operations per direction from Administrators.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Department & Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementation of respite services policies and procedures to ensure staff are following policies and protocols.

Elmcrest's Core Values & Competencies :

• Honesty :
  Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code of Conduct and any regulatory and ethical guidelines. Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children, families and co-workers appropriately.
• Willingness to Learn:
  Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest.
• Dedication to Purpose :
  Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission. Committed to improve the lives of children and families.
• Social Concern :
  Value human dignity and have respect for others. Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view.
• Self-Examination :
  Systemically observe, analyze and utilize self-reflection to improve actions or results. Listen to constructive feedback and concerns and maintain positive relationships in the workplace.

Competencies :

• Demonstration of independent work skills with the ability to be part of a team responsible for providing innovative respite programming.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Leadership programs experience is preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

• Valid driver's license.
• Flexible work schedule.

Essential

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.
• Manage children's behaviors according to approved and appropriate techniques when necessary (TCI).
• Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement :
Elmcrest Children's Center prohibits discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodations :
Elmcrest Children's Center will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be…