Night Supervisor
Job Description

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director/Residential Services 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Supervise awake shift staff and coordinate the programs on the awake shift. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  To hire, train, direct and supervise Comcare awake employees using efficient, effective personnel management practices to monitor that they fulfill all the job expectations and to ensure adequate staffing schedules at all times.

2.   To provide for employee performance evaluations in coordination with the Assistant Director. 

3.   To administer all Comcare policies and procedures in accordance with applicable licensing and quality of care standards. 

4.   To communicate any needs regarding the operation and maintenance of the physical plant. 

5.   To ensure the provision of quality care and services to all clients. 

6.   To ensure the ISP and all care plans for the client, including medical plans are followed. 

7.   To ensure that all necessary records are kept regarding each client’s program and progress, including monthly reviews and documentation outlined in ISP, BSP and MHSP. 

8.   To work open shifts as needed. 

9.   To respond to and supervise any emergency situation.

10.   To be the contact for relevant day program issues. 

11.   To monitor and ensure that fire drills that are due on the assigned shift are completed and documentation is submitted in a timely fashion. 

12.   To interpret the agency’s program to the community. 

13.   To cooperate, coordinate and communicate with other shift supervisors, Program Directors, Behavior Support Professional and Case Managers. 

14.   To attend management meetings and to communicate with the management team any issues that occur on assigned shift. 

15.   Work closely with the Assistant Director in communicating all issues and concerns. 

16.   To perform other functions as requested. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Credentials

High School Diploma or GED. 

Two years experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities and/or relevant supervisory experience. 

Ability to be insured as a vehicle driver by agency's insurance program. 

A valid driver's License. 

Good knowledge of basic English sufficient to read instructions, keep records and write reports. 

Successful completion of background and reference check. 

Successful completion of a drug screen. 

Successful completion of medical examination that documents that employee is free of communicable disease and is capable of performing the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. 
 

Physical Requirements

Ability to intervene physically on an occasional basis with aggressive and violent clients including, but not limited to, the ability to engage in quick and exertive holding, stooping, bending, twisting, and turning. 

Ability to lift or physically assist clients in daily activities, including, but not limited to, assistance in transfers, eating, bathing, dressing, and toileting. 

Ability to perform repetitive bending and exertion movements daily including, but not limited to, those found in bed making, lifting laundry, and mopping. 

Ability to perform small hand movements daily including, but not limited to, those involved in the hand assembly of small manufacturing parts. 

Mobility sufficient to climb stairs daily and easily, enter and exit vans daily, and occasionally engage in running. 

Ability to lift and carry boxes or manufacturing components daily with weights up to 60 lbs. 

Ability to engage in physical exercise several times a week with clients including, but not limited to walking, playing basketball, playing softball, and pool exercise. 

Visual and auditory ability to meet clients' needs and assure their safety. 
 

Emotional Requirements

Ability to handle appropriately the stress which is created by job situations including, but not limited to, noise, conflicting demands for time and attention, and physically and/or verbally aggressive/combative clients. 

 If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please contact us: 

Comcare Inc.
100 Pennsylvania Ave.
Greeneville, TN  37743
Voice: 423-638-3926
Fax: 423-638-1105
info@comcareinc.com

Comcare is a community mental retardation agency in East Tennessee funded primarily through the Tennessee Department of Mental Retardation. We provide day habilitation, residential services, vocational training, supported employment, group home services, supported living services, workshop services, family based services, foster care services, conservator and guardian services along with many other person centered services for people with mental retardation. Comcare Inc. can be reached at 423-638-3926 in Greeneville, Tennessee.