Job Description

Heartspring is a company driven by our values excellence, possibility, leadership, service, celebration, and integrity. The Home Assistant Supervisor is responsible for assisting in supervising Direct Support Professionals (DSP) as they work with students with neurodevelopmental disabilities work to achieve their activities of daily living, community integration and provides some assistance with academic skills, primarily in a group home environment and coordinating student services and care within a larger group home environment.

As a Home Assistant Supervisor, you will:

• Program Implementation: Under the direction of the Home Supervisor, assist in monitoring the implementation of student schedules, instructional programs, and Student Support Plans to ensure consistency and quality of programs. Assist in managing the budget for the group home, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, and maintaining records. (Excellence)
• Family Engagement: Communicate with parents as needed. Interact appropriately and effectively with a variety of individuals with varying needs, ensuring timely and considerate service. (Possibility)
• Quality Assurance: Assist in the implementation of Quality Assurance integrity checks. Ensure compliance with all Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) rules and regulations pertaining to residential settings. (Leadership)
• Communication: Engage in clear, effective, and relevant written and verbal communication, relaying critical information, updates, and concerns in an interactive and customer service minded manner. Promote a positive atmosphere of professional development, mutual support, and teamwork. (Celebration)
• Safety and Health: Ensure the environment is safe and nurturing, intervene in crises, monitor health concerns, report incidents, and act swiftly in emergencies. (Integrity)
• People Manager: Guide and develop team members to achieve individual and collective goals to ensure open communication, provide constructive feedback, and foster a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth. Uphold company policies, promote teamwork, and strive to maintain high levels of morale and productivity amongst all. (Leadership)
• Professional Responsibility: Adhere to code of conduct and company policies, review published communications, escalate concerns through chain of command, and ensure confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. (Integrity)

Requirements

You are a great fit for this role if you have knowledge and abilities in:

• Dependability, reliability, responsibility and are highly ethical.
• Emotional control and composure that allows you to quickly assess situations and make appropriate decisions, especially in emergencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills and effective listening techniques.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills that allow you to multi-task effectively while being acutely aware of surroundings.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Collaborative teamwork skills that allow you to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Managing confidential and protected health information with integrity and professionalism.?

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One-year direct care/supervisory experience, working with children or adults in a residential environment
• Valid Kansas driver's license with a good driving record preferred
• CPR Certification maintained and in good standing

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Up to 30 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. rarely
• Carrying: 10-15 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. seldom
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: sit rarely; stand constantly; walk frequently
• Climbing: rarely
• Bending/Twisting/Kneeling/Reaching: frequently
• Reaching: frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: 10-15 lbs. occasionally; 50 lbs. rarely
• Dexterity: constant hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Stamina/Endurance: mild exertion frequently; heavy exertion occasionally
• Vision/Hearing: constant ability to see clearly and hear instructions or warnings
• Mind-Body Connection: frequent awareness of body positioning and task execution

Work Environment:

• Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environments
• Safety Compliance & PPE Requirements: Adherence to safety protocols and protective gear use constantly. Mandatory use of Heartspring standard PPE, with additional protective gear (e.g., gloves, helmets, arm guards, leg guards) provided as needed.
• Physical Interactions & Exposure Risks: Frequent exposure to physical interactions from clients, including slapping, hitting, punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting. Potential exposure to infectious diseases, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne pathogens in a school and residential care setting.