Direct Care Supervisor, NC

Eckerd Connects•Manson, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Direct Care Supervisor to work in a supportive, family-like rural setting with smaller student body sizes. This role involves making a difference in the lives of youth and young adults by helping them reach their full potential. The position is within Eckerd Connects' Girls Short-Term Juvenile Justice Residential Program, a gender-responsive, rehabilitative experience for girls ages 13-17, referred by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The program focuses on helping young women develop skills for successful reintegration into their families and communities through a combination of evidence-based practices, family transition components, individualized treatment and academic plans, experiential education, community service, behavioral health, and family counseling in a non-punitive, strength-based environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University, in a social or human service field with 2+ years’ experience working with youth is required.
One year of supervisory experience is required.
Must be 21 years of age or older for per DJJ guidelines.
Experience with an at-risk youth population is required.
Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
Valid and appropriate driver’s license or state identification is required.
Ability to travel about property, through wilderness terrain.
Must be able to pass evaluation of crisis intervention/physical restraint techniques and written certification exam, and use approved techniques as needed.
Must be able to participate in aquatic activities.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
Constant exposure to outdoors and/or weather conditions.
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of Youth Counselor/Teacher and Senior Youth Counselor/Teacher subordinates and be considered within client/staff ratio as needed.
Interview and select applicants for Youth Counselor/Teacher positions in collaboration with immediate supervisor.
Ensure that group schedule and program activities are appropriate and reflect both educational and therapeutic content and are accomplished in a productive manner that instills a sense of accomplishment within each individual.
Contribute to the educational development of clients; Duties include, but not limited to teaching elective courses, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing to impart knowledge on variety of subjects and activities at program.
Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school each day. Monitor youth behavior and ensure environment is conducive to learning.
Submit elective course assessments as scheduled on all individuals ensuring documents and communication is shared with the Education Administrator/Coordinator.
Assist in the maintenance of a therapeutic working relationship between the direct care staff and education staff.
Coordinate and oversee ongoing Youth Counselor/Teacher training plan. Ensure documentation and training files are properly maintained.
Supervise the development of and the implementation of chores, and sanitation procedures.
Supervise the periodic client clothing inventory and arrange for the clothing needs to be met either by the client families or Eckerd program.
Conduct safety checks to ensure safe surroundings for youth and staff at the program at frequency defined by Leadership Team.
Inspect and inventory program equipment and materials at a designated time frame and arrange for its repair or replacement as indicated to ensure its serviceability.
Supervise therapeutic outings (day, extended) and ensure planning and preparation.
Ensure timely, accurate and complete documentation of all incidents and restraint events.
May oversee in the self-administration of medications required by youth in care pursuant to Eckerd policy on Medication Administration.