Program Supervisor

REM Community Services Job Post

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Position Type : Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role.

Scope of Role :

Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver support per individual service / program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill / behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities : Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

Essential Job Functions :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.

Services and Supports :

Health Care :

Employment Responsibilities :

Maintenance :

Other :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required for the Job :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities required to perform the job.

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Six months of experience in human services preferred. Must be 18 years of age. Working knowledge of computers.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :

Valid driver's license in good standing. Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services. All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes. Maintain valid driver's license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company. If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy, the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving record.

Work Environment :

Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.

Physical Requirements :

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Addendum :

CS New Jersey Refer to : CS NJ Addendum Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429 Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation. Must have a valid driver's license in good standing in The State of New Jersey; however, in the event the person lives in another state and is commuting, they must have a valid driver's license in good standing for the state in which they live. At minimum, a High School Diploma / Equivalent is required. All employees hired after 6 / 15 / 2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause / suspicion. Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served. In addition to this, it is a requirement that all employees agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, as well as completing an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings. Shall be at least 18 years of age.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.