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Residential Supervisor | Young Adult Program - Morning Shifts

The Home for Little Wanderers · Roxbury Crossing, MA · 8 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

About The Program

Liberty Village, a program of The Home for Little Wanderers, provides safe, short-term, temporary housing for up to 16 young adults ages 18 to 25 who are currently experiencing homelessness.

Position Description

  • Primarily responsible for supervising Residential Counselors, coordinating work assignments, ensuring safety of the clients, and providing direct child care.
  • Work closely with Milieu/Program Director to ensure appropriate staffing coverage.
  • Hire, train, supervise, performance manage and evaluate direct care staff.
  • Mediate staff issues and employee conflicts.
  • Host team meetings for staff and provide training and weekly supervision.
  • Plan and schedule therapeutic groups designed to enhance children’s growth and development and creatively plan social activities and special events.
  • Care for and manage all activities of daily shift including, but not limited to, medical appointments, recreational activities, transportation to work and home visits, homework completion, behavior support system and chore and room completion.
  • Provide, model and supervise group and individual behavior support and intervention in keeping with TCI principles including appropriate physical restraints as necessary.
  • Ensure completion of all necessary shift paperwork including communication log, daily log, incident reporting, mentor sheets and behavior support monitoring.
  • Provide work coverage of shifts as needed.
  • Manage medical and emergency situations.
  • Provide crisis intervention, which may include the use of restraints.
  • Oversee the timely submission of records and documentation and ensure that staff are aware of activities that may have emerged on prior shift.
  • Manage client belongings account sheets.
  • Attend weekly meetings.

Driving Requirements

  • May be required to operate a vehicle.
  • May be required to have a valid driver’s license and a “satisfactory” driving record.
  • May be required to have access to a personal vehicle for use during work hours.
  • May be required to use personal vehicle to transport clients on occasion if/when needed.
  • If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current.

What To Expect In The Role

  • Must have a valid ID and ability to pass a CORI/background check.
  • Able to be physically active for an 8-10 hour shift.
  • Able to participate in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions with youth.
  • MAP certified preferred.
  • Able to multi-task in a changing and fast-paced treatment environment.
  • Able to receive and implement feedback in the moment and through a structured supervision process.
  • Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in human services/mental health/youth development field with supervisory experience required.
  • HS diploma or equivalency.
  • Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications.

What The Home Can Offer You

  • Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days.
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available.
  • Extensive training to new staff.
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match.
  • Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Pay Range

Positioning Summary: The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

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