Weekend Shift Supervisor

For over 60 years, CareLink Community Support Services has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities to live in the community with dignity and independence. Our rehabilitation services and professional staff provide the support that people with serious mental illness, physical disabilities and other developmental challenges need to be active, productive members of their communities.

About the role

This position is responsible for the oversight of Residential Counselors in the absence of the Program Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator. Provides oversight to the weekend shift and ensures administrative supervision of the weekend residential staff and the weekend operations of the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical leadership during shift including instruction, example, and suggestions as appropriate.
• Ensure coverage for each shift through various means: asking on-duty employees to remain, calling staff roster, etc.
• Provide adequate information exchange at end of shift with oncoming supervisor or staff.
• Plan shift operations of the site including shift assignments, reporting all problems to the Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Assist in providing orientation for new employees in agency and facility philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in performance reviews for employee introductory, annual, and interim evaluations.
• Participate in development and training of staff to improve quality of services provided to consumers.
• Report all concerns regarding staff to Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Attend and participate in supervision.
• Coordinate the orientation of new consumers, take inventory of all personal items upon admission, and conduct introductions to staff and consumers.
• Assist consumers in planning, coordination, and implementation of daily, evening, and weekend social and recreational activities.
• Participate in the development of individual service plans designed to improve the social and self-care skills of program consumers.
• Attend monthly case management meetings when appropriate.
• Coordinate site meetings.
• Review all documentation generated during the shift to ensure that work is accurate, complete, and finished in a timely manner.
• Monitor medication of all consumers as prescribed and document as required.
• Report all medication errors to Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Prepare consumer’s progress reports and other reports as required.
• Execute professional daily progress notes, logbook entries, and other related paperwork as required.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention services.
• Seek clinical support from the Program Supervisor during clinical emergencies.
• Transport clients as necessary/appropriate.
• Perform job within framework of agency, site, and professional standards.
• Participate in staff meetings and training programs.
• Participate in supervision on an ongoing basis.
• Attend and participate in agency events.
• Adhere to agency/site policies and procedures.
• Project a positive attitude and image to consumers, family members, and outside contacts.
• Use appropriate communication channels.
• Participate in achievement of agency goals and mission.
• Display motivation and interest in working creatively with people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgments regarding the welfare of residents.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or assigned.
• Assist with employee relations counseling, unemployment, and exit interviewing.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Cooperate and coordinate with Regional Director on all operational issues.
• Complete assignments independently and within specified time frames.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and methods of clinical psychology and psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Follow agency dress code.
• Adhere to supervisor's requests.
• Cooperate with other staff and exhibit a positive attitude toward position and agency.
• Contribute to the growth and development of services.
• Show initiative and demonstrate good judgment.
• Follow instructions accurately and thoroughly.
• Work as scheduled to assure coverage.
• Perform job in a safe manner.
• Report/address safety concerns in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, licensed RN, or associate’s degree with two years of related work experience (preferred).
• High School Diploma/GED plus four years of related work and life experience (alternative).
• 2 to 3 years of work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License (required).
• CPRP/RPRP Certification (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to lead and guide staff.
• Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and staff.
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise judgment and problem-solve.
• Motivation, interest, and ability to work empathetically with people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to prepare meals, perform general housekeeping, and maintenance duties.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of consumers.
• Ability and willingness to drive agency van.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

Pay

$17.00 an hour when working as a Residential Counselor
$19.00 an hour when working as a Weekend Shift Supervisor

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours a week
Friday through Monday
Includes:
Saturday AND Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Shift Supervisor Shift)
Friday AND Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Residential Counselor Shift)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to employees
• Voluntary, employee-paid benefit plans: Short-term disability and Supplemental life insurance and AD&D
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement