Adolescent Group Home Supervisor

Wheeler•Plainville, CT

1d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor oversees the overall management of the day-to-day care of the youth, operation of the facility, supervision of the Direct Care Counselors, and assists with the household budget. The Supervisor fosters team-building and positive program development. The Supervisor IV position provides on-call coverage at all congregate care sites.

Requirements

BA/BS degree required.
2 years of progressively responsible related work experience is required.
Valid Drivers License is required.
Safely operates vehicle in the community, based on program needs.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Wheeler’s congregate care programs can be substituted for education on a year for year basis when permitted by DCF.
Supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience working with high need youth and their families of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Works with Program Manager to maintain a positive atmosphere within the milieu and ensure the well-being of the youth and staff in a safe physical environment.
Demonstrates working knowledge of all congregate care facilities and populations served.
Provides assistance across programs.
Oversees, assists with and delegates daily tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of the homes (staffing, housekeeping, shopping, and transportation) and meeting the daily needs of the youth (appointment scheduling, programming, emotional, educational, behavioral, medical, etc.).
In conjunction with program manager, creates the staff schedule and manages staff overtime.
Provides coverage for staffing gaps according to departmental standards.
Provides 24-hour on-call coverage to all congregate care locations, according to standards mandated by licensing and regulatory agencies, in rotation with the other Supervisor IV supervisors.
Provides regularly scheduled supervision as assigned.
Uses positive behavioral strategies and procedures that facilitate the growth and development of youth with challenging behaviors.
Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the milieu through reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors and trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions.
Trains and participates in emergency safety interventions authorized and approved by the agency, when a youth presents with an imminent safety concern.
Assists with recruitment, hiring, and retention of new staff.
Facilitates and co-facilitates community meetings with youth and staff meetings as assigned.
Orients new staff, youth and families to the home and program.
Works collaboratively to promote successful goal attainment in the milieu and monitors quality and completeness of milieu notes, as assigned.
Maintains required certifications and administers medication to youth according to standards mandated by licensing and regulatory agencies, as well as Wheeler Clinic policies.
Participates in and promotes quality improvement and outcome measure activities, submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
Serves as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and the use of evidence-based trauma-informed relational approaches/models of intervention with youth and families, as well as other staff members.
Ensures that staff provides culturally competent care and maintain sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.
Reports suspected child abuse/neglect, as mandated and adheres to confidentiality guidelines.
Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company
Education Reimbursement Program
Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
Productivity incentive
Reimbursement for licensure/certification expenses
15 vacation days per year
8 sick days per year
2 personal days per year
2 floating holidays per year
9 paid company holidays
Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)