Portage House Supervisor

Job Requirements

Portage County Health & Human Services department is hiring a full-time Portage House Supervisor. This position will have primary responsibility to develop and oversee all activities and services of Portage House, a rehabilitative halfway house for adult male criminal offenders.

Primary Job Duties:

• Oversee and supervise the screening and selection of residents.
• Responsible for and has authority over residents while they are in the program.
• Stays informed of residents' activities.
• Provide counseling, advice, assistance, information and referral.
• Actively involved in the disciplinary process.
• Co-facilitate house meetings and treatment groups.
• Connect and interact with residents on a daily basis.
• Program Planning, Reporting and Evaluation:
• Direct a community-based residential facility for adult male corrections residents.
• Develop and oversee program policy, rules and vision.
• Supervise the formulation of program rules, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise the collection of data on services provided to residents.
• Develop and review written materials used for data gathering and reporting.
• Edit all resident departure statements and annual reports.
• Evaluate the program on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure the facility and the program comply with federal, state, and local code requirements.
• Cook up treatment providers and services to meet resident needs.
• Recruit, Hire, Train, Supervise and Evaluate Portage House Staff:
• Consult with Human Resources in recruitment and hiring process.
• Initiate recruitment and hiring as needed.
• Recommend hiring and termination.
• Supervise and evaluate section personnel based on human resources policies and department work rules.
• Ensure new staff and current staff are trained in their duties.
• Administer human resources policies as necessary.
• Plan and execute section staff meetings to provide direction and consultation to section personnel.
• Organize and promote staff development through individual guidance, in-service programs and other training events.
• Respond to and resolve staff complaints.
• Available on call outside of regular work hours.

Other Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of three years' experience with correction residents required.

Minimum of three years' experience with program planning, administration, budgeting, and staff management required.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check/caregiver background check and maintain status.

Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle or ability to obtain one.

Application Instructions

Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources
1462 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov

You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.