Residential Counselor Supervisor Overnight

Population: Adolescents

Salary: $56,160 with full benefits

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, cell phone packages, hotels, rental cars, computers, amusement parks, theater tickets, and more

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
• At least one year of direct care experience with youth
• At least one year of prior supervisory experience in human services
• 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and a Child Abuse History Clearance
• Ability to physically participate in the use of therapeutic holds and to be certified biannually to demonstrate competence

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and leadership of Behavioral Care Specialists in an Intense Residential Treatment Program on a designated shift
• Provide daily care, supervision, skills training, guidance, encouragement, and support for youth
• Supervise the shift and staff working it
• Establish supportive, motivational, and therapeutic relationships with youth, ensuring an atmosphere of safety, security, and responsible residential care
• Daily supervision and awareness of where all youth are at all times
• Supervise, observe, and participate with youth in daily routines (meals, school, chores, etc.)
• Serve as a role model and coach for youth regarding problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, independent living skills, and responsibilities
• Know current level of functioning of youth and appropriate needed interventions
• Observe and document youth’s behavior, physical and emotional symptoms, and perform behavioral management interventions as needed
• Read and be familiar with all youth’s treatment plans
• Carry out daily living and/or behavior plans for youth, developed by a multi-disciplinary team of staff
• Assist youth with skill-building activities
• Maintain structure and follow the daily schedule
• Develop, plan, supervise, and participate in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise
• Consistently implement all program policies and procedures including the behavioral motivational system
• Promote and generate enthusiasm for programming
• Consult and communicate with supervisors, directors, and clinicians concerning behavior issues and the needs of the youth and the program
• Perform light housekeeping duties to ensure a neat, clean, and orderly environment
• Transport and/or accompany individual or groups of youth to appointments or on community outings outside of the program
• Conduct group meetings with youth to discuss program rules and procedures, address concerns, and provide instructional information on appropriate behavior management and daily living skills
• Administer medication when necessary
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the BCS staff including training, orientation, and compliance with the job description and scheduling
• Provide guidance and supervision to BCS staff in regards to carrying out the daily implementation of all aspects of the treatment plan and leading recreational activities
• Provide timely and constructive performance feedback, evaluate the work of the BCS staff, and provide reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance
• Provide monthly supervision to the BCS staff that work on the supervisor’s shift
• Provide feedback to the BCS Manager to be included in the annual performance evaluations of all BCS staff
• Ensure that a therapeutic milieu is created and maintained daily through close supervision of BCS staff, including helping staff maintain a calm disposition
• Resolve problems and mediate conflicts encountered during daily operations, determine appropriate solutions, and promote teamwork
• Ensure that all groups are run at their scheduled times; provide group ideas to BCS staff on their shift if needed; run groups as needed
• Maintain required documentation of shift activity and BCS staff activity
• Participate in after-hours on-call coverage as needed
• Serve as an extension of senior management when they are not present
• Communicate issues of concern to the Program Director
• Assign and distribute work, review work for accuracy and completeness, and return assignments with recommendations for proper completion
• Serve as a leader to youth and staff, including creatively managing situations on shift and identifying and anticipating the needs of the program
• Participate in Meeting of the Minds weekly
• Recommend corrective action plans to the BCS Manager as needed
• Perform daily facility maintenance inspections
• Familiar with all co-worker’s job functions so that appropriate internal referrals can be initiated as needed (e.g., nurse, clinician, principal)
• Assigned to mandatory extra shifts when needed
• Take on special tasks to contribute to the overall functioning of the program (e.g., ordering supplies, shopping, fire drills, pharmacy runs, errands, etc.)
• Aid in the training of new employees on the job
• Drive program vehicles as requested
• Notify the State Central Registry (1-877-NJ ABUSE) whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a youth has been or is being abused or neglected by staff members, youth, or any other person as required by the New Jersey Child Abuse and Neglect Law
• Demonstrate a commitment to CFG’s initiative to eliminate restraint and seclusion
• Possess the personal characteristics and experience to collaborate with and provide appropriate care to youth, gain their respect, guide their development, and participate in their overall treatment program
• Provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner
• Support constructive youth and family visitation and youth involvement in community activities
• Achieve and maintain training in the Nurtured Heart Approach, a dynamic relationship-focused methodology that builds Inner Wealth™ in children, empowering them to channel their intensity in productive ways; utilize this Approach and its 3 Stands and Recognitions on a continual basis with youth, families, and co-workers
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the team and other internal and external stakeholders
• Provide help to other team members as needed
• Participate in creating an overall positive community atmosphere with other staff and youth
• Communicate effectively and persuasively orally, in writing, and on both an interpersonal and group level
• Provide the team with thorough, timely, legible, accurate, objective information through documentation
• Contribute to ensuring the facility is safe, clean, and secure for all youth and staff
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to accept direction and supervision
• Dress professionally and appropriately as outlined in the Dress Code Policy
• Achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, team meetings, and processes for communication concerning youth and the program
• Attend and participate in all required trainings, both upon hire and annually

Schedule

Overnight shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Training Requirements

• Handle with Care Bi-Annually
• All Training Academy Classes and ongoing training as developed