At Summertree we are always looking for ways to make the work environment better for the women and men who work for us. The management of Summertree truly believes that the best way to enrich the lives of the consumers we serve is to ensure a stable workforce. To accomplish this goal we regularly re-assess the benefits and incentives offered to employees of Summertree. Potential candidates for a direct support professional position at SRC do not need to have prior caregiving experience. We will provide all required training either during an in-home program or through Community Mental Health. What a prospective employee does need to have is an abundance of patience, compassion, and a sense of humor!
The Home Supervisor is responsible for staff scheduling and supervision, coordinating consumer’s medical concerns, and day-to-day household operations under the direction of the Residential Manager.
The Assistant Home Supervisor is a team leader and a positive role model for the Direct Support Professionals. The primary responsibility is overseeing consumer’s Person Centered Plan programs and documentation associated with each individual plan. The Assistant Home Supervisor assists in staff supervision, performance appraisals, and disciplinary action under the direction of the Home Supervisor and Residential Manager.
The DSP must be honest and must care about the individuals we serve. The DSP is a member of a direct care team. The team is primarily responsible for the well-being and safety of the individuals. Duties include the physical ability to assist individuals in their activities of daily living, including ambulation or wheelchair mobility, lift usage, van transportation, and emergency evacuation. The DSP must also be active in the implementation of Person Centered Plans, and schedules and maintain the home environment by performing assigned shift responsibilities.
