Independent Living Supervisor

About the role

The Independent Living Supervisor promotes the well-being and successful transition to adulthood of adolescents in the Teens Reaching Adulthood and Independent Living (TRAIL) program. This role manages a caseload of youth residing in onsite apartments, supervises support staff, coordinates services with partnering agencies, and ensures high-quality, person-centered programming. Location of position: Topeka, KS.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adolescents in TRAIL apartments, coordinate with Therapeutic Case Managers and contract agencies.
• Ensure youth receive program orientation, have necessary household supplies, and participate in required independent living curriculum.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support, crisis intervention, and non-physical de-escalation assistance when needed.
• Support staff in maintaining a safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Coordinate community resources to support employment, education, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities for youth.
• Make placement decisions based on referral information and youth interviews.
• Conduct apartment inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff, schedule coverage and lead staff meetings.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with public and private agencies; respond promptly to referrals.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and quality audits in accordance with agency standards.
• Model and teach essential life skills including communication, conflict management, budgeting, housekeeping, and personal organization.
• Assist with identifying and addressing service gaps within the program.
• Ensure financial procedures are followed, including coordination with the Finance Department on youth funds.
• Provide follow-up support post-discharge to ensure continued service accessibility.
• Perform basic clerical duties and maintain a clean, organized office environment.
• Transport youth or complete agency business as needed; maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise assigned staff in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide monthly individual and group supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Monitor performance, address concerns, and implement corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure appropriate shift coverage and provide backup support as needed.