Campus Wide Supervisor

D A Blodgett-St Johns•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•$52,000 - $59,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus-Wide Supervisor is responsible for developing relationships with youth in the residential and independent living programs. The Campus Wide Supervisor must understand safety plans and major triggers for each youth as well as possess strong de-escalation techniques and coping strategies for youth. The Campus Wide Supervisor is required to develop professional relationships with staff and multidisciplinary treatment teams, identify training needs for existing and new staff, as well as coach, train, and provide clear feedback to staff. The Campus Wide Supervisor will collaborate with the division leaders and team members on effective implementation of treatment plans and behavior interventions. Adequately completing documentation and reports according to DABSJ policy and procedures along with state and contract requirements is critical. This position will provide clear direction to staff in crisis management situations as well as reassigning staff to address dynamic staffing needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Human Services or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a childcare institution.
Demonstrated understanding of the strengths, needs, challenges and resilience of youth and families.
Demonstrated experience or ability to work with school, court, behavioral health, and child welfare partners.
Demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a rapidly changing, fast paced, high intensity environment.
Experience providing quick decision making in high-stress environments.
Ability to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the Agency.
Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management and clinical record systems.
Demonstrated compatibility working in an environment that demands the highest levels of collaboration, cooperation, communication, participation, trust, respect, and mutual accountability and responsiveness to leadership supervision.

Responsibilities

De-escalation and crisis management across campus.
Primary decision maker on campus for immediate needs.
Ensures all documentation and paperwork is accurately completed according to policy and procedure.
Support and model the ongoing implementation of Sanctuary.
Assure medications are accurately distributed in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Model and coach trauma responsive and strength-based interventions for Youth Development Specialists.
Ensure all physical restraints are done according to DABSJ and state policies, practices and procedures. Must be physically present for all restrictive interventions unless an emergency situation arose in which physical presence was not possible.
Attend all supervisor meetings.
Address all youth grievances in a timely manner in accordance with the requirements of licensing, PREA and contract.
Ability to provide program leadership within the houses regularly in the afternoons and evenings, and weekends.
Facilitate a culture of exceptional client care which meets or exceeds contract, licensing and accreditation standards.
Report any deviation trends away from established policies and procedures immediately to program leaders to reduce critical incidents.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge and understanding of all relevant contract, accreditation, and regulatory standards and assure the work of YDS staff meets those standards.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
Self-starter who can identify challenges and be self-directed in developing solutions.
Perform other Agency responsibilities as set forth in Agency personnel policies as amended.