Adolescent Group Home Supervisor

Position Summary

The Supervisor oversees the overall management of the day-to-day care of the youth, operation of the facility, supervision of the Direct Care Counselors, and assists with the household budget. The Supervisor fosters team-building and positive program development. The Supervisor IV position provides on-call coverage at all congregate care sites.

Education And Experience/Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in required.
• Experience in Wheeler’s congregate care programs can be substituted for education on a year for year basis when permitted by DCF.
• 2 years of progressively responsible related work experience is required.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience working with high need youth and their families of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds as well as exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Location

Plainville, CT

Schedule

Tuesday - Friday 1pm-9pm, and Saturday 10am-6pm.

Employee Benefits

• Nurture Your Health: Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo, comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna, access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health.
• Secure Your Future: Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company.
• Fuel Your Career Growth: Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program, access training and development opportunities, receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication.
• Maintain Work-Life Harmony: Recharge with generous paid time off, including: 15 vacation days per year, 8 sick days per year, 2 personal days per year, 2 floating holidays per year.
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with Program Manager to maintain a positive atmosphere within the milieu and ensure the well-being of the youth and staff in a safe physical environment.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all congregate care facilities and populations served.
• Provides assistance across programs.
• Oversees, assists with and delegates daily tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of the homes (staffing, housekeeping, shopping, and transportation) and meeting the daily needs of the youth (appointment scheduling, programming, emotional, educational, behavioral, medical, etc.).
• In conjunction with program manager, creates the staff schedule and manages staff overtime.
• Provides coverage for staffing gaps according to departmental standards.
• Provides 24-hour on-call coverage to all congregate care locations, according to standards mandated by licensing and regulatory agencies, in rotation with the other Supervisor IV supervisors.
• Provides regularly scheduled supervision as assigned.
• Uses positive behavioral strategies and procedures that facilitate the growth and development of youth with challenging behaviors.
• Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the milieu through reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors and trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions.
• Trains and participates in emergency safety interventions authorized and approved by the agency, when a youth presents with an imminent safety concern.
• Assists with recruitment, hiring, and retention of new staff.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates community meetings with youth and staff meetings as assigned.
• Orients new staff, youth and families to the home and program.
• Works collaboratively to promote successful goal attainment in the milieu and monitors quality and completeness of milieu notes, as assigned.
• Maintains required certifications and administers medication to youth according to standards mandated by licensing and regulatory agencies, as well as Wheeler Clinic policies.
• Participates in and promotes quality improvement and outcome measure activities, submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Serves as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and the use of evidence-based trauma-informed relational approaches/models of intervention with youth and families, as well as other staff members.
• Ensures that staff provides culturally competent care and maintain sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.

Pay

$60,000

Schedule

Tuesday - Friday 1pm-9pm, and Saturday 10am-6pm.