Supervisor, Residential Services (Full-Time) - Monday-Friday 9:00 Am-5:00 Pm With On-Call Respons...

At UCP, the work is so rewarding, most days it doesn’t even feel like work.  I get to watch our participants grow, overcome obstacles, excel, and discover new things, who wouldn’t find that rewarding?  - Brandy C., Residential Services

We share a passion and a purpose: to empower people to live meaningful lives.  Our commitment to the people we support equips them to realize their full potential and live with the greatest degree of independence. We also work to change public perception as we relentlessly pursue a vision of communities that embrace the abilities of every individual.

If you would like to start an exciting career with an organization committed to excellence and innovation, please consider joining the UCP of Central PA team!

When it comes to where you work, we know you’ve got choices.  Why not choose the leading edge of working here?  As a Supervisor at UCP, you’ll enjoy:

• Opportunity to make a measurable difference every day!
• Sign on Bonus - $500
• Position Type / Hours per week – FT
• Benefits may include: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with Company Match, Life and Disability Insurance, Company Contributions to Your HSA, Paid Time Off, and more!
• Same day pay available with Tapcheck
• Extensive orientation program that will equip you for success
• Employee recognition programs to ensure that you feel valued and appreciated
• Multiple forums for providing feedback to the executive team so that your voice is heard

When it comes to what you’ll do as a Supervisor at UCP, here’s what to expect:

• Build and maintain productive and trusting relationships with each participant who receives services.
• Ensure that services are provided in a manner that is conductive to growth, skill development, and improved self-esteem.
• Assist with ensuring the achievement of the overall program objectives, outcomes, and quality improvement.
• Ensure that all the medical needs of the individuals are fulfilled, including scheduling of medical appointments, transportation to and from the appointment, and implementing all follow up recommendations.
• Ensure that all participants have a safe and compliant living environment, monitor the home for routine maintenance, and complete all requirements for repairs and service.
• Design specific and unique goal plans for the development of the participants growths and attainment of living skills. Monitor and adjust plans accordingly.
• Develop and enhance partnerships with participants, staff members, and external stakeholders.
• Implement participant-focused initiatives that enhance the participant experience and support a Servant Leader culture, with a focus on participant satisfaction.
• Apply leadership strategies to maximize participant and employee engagement.

What we’re looking for in a Supervisor at UCP:

                Minimum requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• A valid driver’s license and 6 months of previous driving experience
• Access to vehicle with valid insurance, registration, and inspection
• A High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate
• 6 months to 2 years of previous Caregiving, Direct Support Professional, or Direct Care Worker experience
• Flexible to work all assigned shifts as business needs dictate 
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and interpret English
• A sincere commitment to our guiding principles
  • Put the interests of the people we support first
  • Communicate with all stakeholders
  • Connect with each other through our shared commitment to the mission
  • Seek innovative ways to create possibilities
  • Inspire each other to lead
  • Foster collaboration and teamwork through trust, accountability, adaptability, and respect

                Preferred, but not required

• Associate degree or technical certification within a related area
• 2 to 5 years of previous Caregiving, Direct Support Professional, or Direct Care Worker experience
• Knowledge of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or the aging population

While performing the duties of this position, a Supervisor at UCP will:

• Continuously express and exchange ideas
• Communicate with others
• Apply visual acuity less than 20 inches, apply visual acuity greater than 20 feet
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, twist, move 1-10 pounds, move 11-50 pounds
• Occasionally move greater than 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach above shoulders, work outdoors
• Rarely climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, use a computer, and apply visual depth perception and field of vision (if vehicle driving duties assigned).

UCP Central PA is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@ucpcentralpa.org.

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