Supervisor, Direct Support
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you gave a direct report hard feedback. How did it go?
What they are checking: Whether they can assess and coach staff performance honestly, which the posting requires.
Tell me about your experience supervising in a residential or care setting.
What they are checking: Whether they have real leadership experience in the kind of setting MyPath runs.
What would you do
A staff member's notes are often vague or missing. How do you address it?
What they are checking: Whether they hold staff accountable for documentation, which the posting assigns to this role.
A client's health changes and you're not sure it's serious. Walk me through what you do.
What they are checking: Whether they escalate to the client's medical team and follow physician orders instead of waiting.
How do you build a monthly activities calendar that reflects what clients actually want?
What they are checking: Whether they involve clients in choices and promote community engagement.
A staff member calls in sick and no one wants the shift. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can keep the home safely staffed, including stepping in themselves.
How do you decide when a service plan needs to change?
What they are checking: Whether they notice when something isn't working and bring data to their supervisor for a change.
About the work
How do you check that a client's Individual Service Plan and Behavior Plan are actually being followed on every shift?
What they are checking: Whether they monitor implementation through observation and documentation, not just trust.
How would you plan a weekly menu for a home where one client is diabetic and another has a food allergy?
What they are checking: Whether they can meet dietary restrictions and client preferences while staying on budget.
How do you manage a grocery and supply budget for a household?
What they are checking: Whether they handle household money carefully and can make it last.
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