Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Seven Hills Foundation • Leicester, MA

85d • $21

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading a shift of residential counselor staff in one of YOU, Inc.’s 24-hour/7-day-a-week acute or congregate care settings. To this end, the Shift Supervisor works in ratio as part of a team of staff, with the responsibility for creating, monitoring, and maintaining a therapeutic treatment milieu. Shift Supervisors are considered “essential employees” and as such may be mandated to work beyond their scheduled shifts in order to maintain client to staff ratios and/or be required to report to work during declared states of emergency. The Shift Supervisor insures the safety and supervision of staff and youth in the program, cultivates a therapeutic treatment milieu, maintains daily programming schedule, cultivates a professional team of staff, maintains appropriate boundaries while developing supportive professional relationships with both staff and youth, participates in the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility, documents client care, and if necessary, utilizes agency physical management interventions.

Requirements

• Experience with youth in a residential setting required.
• Demonstrated ability to compose oneself with professionalism, ethical practice, and compassionate regard for consumers/clients.
• Proof of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal transportation.
• Ability to adhere to agency ethical standards, and agency confidentiality and privacy practices.
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with others.
• Must be able to perform physical aspects of the job including active client engagement and physical management interventions.

Responsibilities

• Insure the safety and supervision of staff and youth through actively watching and engaging therapeutically with staff and youth.
• Cultivate a therapeutic milieu and maintain daily programming schedule.
• Cultivate a team of professional staff and ensure they are well-trained for their role.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries while developing supportive professional relationships with staff and youth.
• Participate in the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility.
• Document client care as directed, including shift notes and incident reports.
• Uphold client confidentiality and maintain HIPAA requirements.
• Understand program/agency policies and procedures, maintaining up-to-date certification.
• Be a reliable and positive leader and team member.
• Prevent crisis through intervention and follow the approved agency behavior management model.

Benefits

• $21 compensation per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees