Residential supervisor job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall operations of residential programs in the area of supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school education or equivalent, (1) year experience in Human Services. Must be 21 years of age or older in accordance with licensure regulations and previous management experience is preferred. Must provide own transportation and maintain eligibility for transporting participants.

SKILL SETS: Adequate communication skills, process verbal and written instructions, dependable, interact effectively and professionally with the public and staff, adaptability-able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events, strong sense of commitment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIORMENTAL DEMANDS: Visual acuity necessary for appraising the appearance of the home and participants. Frequent talking and hearing required, when communicating with staff, participants, families and other service providers. Assistance in lifting participants may be required. Work is light with walking, standing and occasional stooping. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens, biohazardous waste and hazardous waste. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Strength, balance and dexterity required when performing safe physical management techniques with acting out individuals. Work involves evening, nights and weekends. Must maintain eligibility to transport participants.
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
Supervises employees, completes performance evaluations, approves time sheets, approves appropriate leave, and maintains staff schedules. Interviews and recommends employee personnel actions (hiring, firing, promotions, etc.). Train new employees to departmental policies, procedures, orientation to home and participants residing in the home. Ensures that program is in compliance with all applicable federal and state licensure regulations and standards. Establishes rapport between families and/or guardian and the residence. Knows the medical needs of each participant and emergency procedures then trains staff on such. Keeps the residence and paperwork in compliance with state, Medicaid, licensure, accreditation, and HUD certifications. Provides assistance and training with support plans, document progress, summaries, financial logs and daily logs as specified on support plans. Ensure care needs of the participant are being followed and recorded as specified in Support Plans. Maintain and document periodic financial and program information for the residents of the home. Keeps track of the administration of medication, i.e., recording, refills, and dosage. Maintains upkeep of the residence and recommends or arranges for necessary repairs. Responsible for coordinating quarterly Advisory Board Meetings and Service Committee Meeting as applicable. Coordinates with other service providers to incorporate activities and trainings regarding the participants. Provide a normalized atmosphere appropriate to the needs of the participants and develops activities to encourage interaction with the community. Understands dietary needs of the participants and prepares or assists participant in meal preparation based on their own needs/preferences. Assists participants with daily living, personal hygiene and social skills. Provides or arranges transportation for participants to and from employment, personal and medical appointments, shopping, recreation, church and other events. Ensure the participants have adequate supplies of clothing, personal items and household supplies with personal inventory. Participates and provides leadership in agency continuing quality improvement (CQI) activities. Attends participant plan of care meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.


MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Adheres to Communicare, Inc. policies and procedures. Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.


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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.
Program Description

The Home for Little Wanderers, Waltham House, located in Waltham, MA is looking for an Evening Residential Supervisor. Waltham House is the first residential group home designed specifically for LGBTQIA youth in New England, and one of only three of its kind in the nation. Its founding principles are that every child deserves to live in an environment in which they feel safe, respected, supported and cared for by those around them.

The group home provides a safe and supportive living environment with 24-hour staffing for up to 12 gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender youth ages 14-18. Many youth at Waltham House have experienced difficulty - at home or in placement - due to their gender expression or sexuality identities. Their stay at Waltham House prepares them for what is next in their plan which may be reunification with their families, transitioning to a foster family, or preparing for independent living.

How You Will Be Making A Difference

* Work closely with Milieu/Program Director to ensure appropriate staffing coverage. Hire, train, supervise, performance manage and evaluate direct care staff. Mediate staff issues and employee conflicts. Host team meetings for staff and provide training and weekly supervision.
* Plan and schedule therapeutic groups designed to enhance children's growth and development and creatively plan social activities and special events.
* Coordinate and manage all activities of daily shift including, but not limited to, medical appointments, recreational activities, transportation to work and home visits, homework completion, behavior support system and chore and room completion.
* Provide, model and supervise group and individual behavior support and intervention in keeping with TCI principles including appropriate physical restraints as necessary.
* Ensure completion of all necessary shift paperwork including communication log, daily log, incident reporting, mentor sheets and behavior support monitoring
* Manage medical and emergency situations.
* Oversee the timely submission of records and documentation and ensure that staff are aware of activities that may have emerged on prior shift.

Qualifications

* Equivalent to two years of college and/or two years child care experience in a residential setting with similar population of children
* MAP Certified
* Prior supervisory experience preferred
* Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

What The Home Can Offer You

* In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Extensive training to new staff
* Generous time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Health and Dental Insurance available upon hire
* 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
* Long-term Disability and Short-term Disability Insurance
* Life Insurance
* And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Now offering $5000 Sign on Bonus!

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Residential Cottage Supervisor to work in their intensive mental and behavioral health treatment units. The Clinical Supervisor works within an interdisciplinary team that is providing residential support for children in order to promote a positive, healthy and safe living environment for both clients and staff. Responsibilities include case management, program development, coordinating training schedules, supervise and develop direct care staff, provide therapeutic crisis intervention when needed, and support all functions that attain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide administrative supervision to the program and staff including, but not limited to, hiring, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary actions and termination of employees.
• Evaluate, support and/or enhance childcare staff skills through positive and effective role modeling and training ensuring consistent and quality service is delivered.
• Implement and administer childcare and client therapy programs. Provide recommendations for program enhancements.
• Prepare timely reports and summaries on incidents, treatment progress, fire code regulations, etc. in accordance with established Agency policies and federal, state and local laws.
• Provide cost and budget management for cottage staff and resources.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and professional knowledge by attending outside Agency meetings, establishing personal networks and reviewing professional publications.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field required.
• Experience in a residential or hospital setting preferred.
• License is preferred (LPCC, LISW, IMFT, LPC, LSW, MFT)

Why Work for Us:

We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:

• Dental, vision and medical insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid long-term disability
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Other perks of working with us include:

• A friendly and appreciated staff
• Working with a team committed to the well-being of others
• A beautiful campus
• Career growth/numerous free CEU opportunities
• Staff recognition program
• A caring environment to work in!

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