Residential Supervisor
Location: 301 Division Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours a week. Flexible hours including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays if shift coverage is required. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday 11a-7p.
Make a Difference Every Day
At ADVANCE, we offer opportunities for people to live their lives to the fullest. As a vital part of our Residential Services team, the Residential Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring the individuals we support receive exceptional, person-centered care. If you're a strong leader with a passion for service, organization, and team development, this is your chance to make a real impact every day.
What You’ll Do
As the Residential Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of a residential program, supervising direct support staff and ensuring high-quality supports are delivered according to each individual’s needs and goals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising, mentoring, and coaching direct support professionals
- Ensuring all supports follow the person-centered goals in the Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
- Overseeing scheduling, open shifts, conflict resolution, and staff retention
- Coordinating daily living supports including personal care, meals, finances, and transportation
- Monitoring medical needs, medication administration, and health-related supplies
- Ensuring home upkeep, cleanliness, safety drills, and compliance with regulations
- Facilitating outings and activities aligned with individual interests
- Conducting team meetings, evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed
- Supporting a positive, inclusive, and respectful home environment
Why You’ll Love Working at ADVANCE
- A mission-driven team dedicated to person-centered excellence
- Opportunities to lead and grow within a supportive organization
- Daily variety in your work and opportunities to make lasting impacts
- A collaborative, team-oriented workplace culture
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
What You Need to Succeed
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- BA or BS in Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience working with people with disabilities preferred
- Supervisory experience strongly preferred
Licensure:
- Valid driver’s license and insurable under agency policy
- Must be at least 21 years old if driving is required
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership, organization, and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations and make sound decisions
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Willingness to take initiative, adapt to change, and work independently
- Knowledge of disability services, support strategies, and assessment tools
- Basic proficiency with office software (email, Word, Excel) and record-keeping
- Physical ability to lift/move objects up to 50 lbs and assist with personal cares
Join the ADVANCE Team
If you’re ready to lead with compassion, support a team of dedicated staff, and help people live their lives to the fullest, we want to hear from you. Empower others—and yourself—with a career that makes a meaningful difference.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Brookings, SD 57006 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brookings, SD 57006: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
