Direct Care Supervisor

About the role

We have a position for someone passionate about helping youth and young adults reach their full potential. The role involves working in a supportive family-like setting with smaller student body sizes than traditional public schools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of Youth Counselor/Teacher and Senior Youth Counselor/Teacher subordinates.
• Interview and select applicants for Youth Counselor/Teacher positions in collaboration with immediate supervisor.
• Ensure group schedule and program activities are appropriate and reflect both educational and therapeutic content.
• Contribute to the educational development of clients; duties include teaching elective courses, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing.
• Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school each day.
• Maintain a therapeutic working relationship between direct care staff and education staff.
• Coordinate and oversee ongoing Youth Counselor/Teacher training plan.
• Supervise the development and implementation of chores and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor youth behavior and ensure the environment is conducive to learning.
• Inspect and inventory program equipment and materials.
• Oversee therapeutic outings and ensure planning and preparation.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all incidents and restraint events.
• May oversee in the self-administration of medications required by youth in care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social or human service field with 2+ years’ experience working with youth.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older for DJJ guidelines.
• Experience with an at-risk youth population and one year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and drive for business purposes.
• Valid and appropriate driver’s license or state identification.
• Able to pass evaluation of crisis intervention/physical restraint techniques and written certification exam.
• Able to participate in aquatic activities.
• Able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Constant exposure to outdoors and/or weather conditions.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retail savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible.
• Employer PTO Exchange.
• Full Benefits Guide.