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# Direct Support Supervisor

- **Company:** RHA Health Services
- **Location:** Abington, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Meditech
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=025f0ac560b455fe

## About the Role

* High School Diploma or G.E.D required, Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years' experience in a health related field preferred
 * One year of experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
 * Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
 * Provide CPR after certification
 * Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
 * Valid driver's license
 * CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus

## Description

* Manages residential homes/facilities as assigned
 * Supervises and coordinates activities of Direct Support Employees, * Monitoring and providing feedback to employees in interactions and relationships with the people supported
 * Ensures that people supported have a clean and maintained home and yard.
 * Responsible for helping to implement services and supports that will assist the people we support achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan.
 * Carry out the responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional
 * All other duties as assigned
 * Responsible for direct supervision of two or more employees.
 * Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
 * Responsibilities include interviewing, recommendations for hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing performance; rewarding, motivating, and promoting team performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems., * Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
 * Drug testing
 * Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
 * Proof of employment history or references (if required)
 * Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.


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