EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

Apis Services Inc•Caernarvon Township, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the overall development, organization, implementation, and operation of the agency’s youth work program.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 60 credits from an accredited college or university, plus four years of related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree or 120 credits from an accredited college or university, plus two years of related experience; OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus one year of related experience.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.
Valid registered vehicle insurance.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.

Responsibilities

Assists in developing career, technical education and work experience programs for youth in conjunction with the agency’s maintenance supervisor, school, and management team.
Develops and maintains a meaningful relationship with Pennsylvania Academic and Career/Technical Training Alliance (PACT).
Develops and manages planning, oversight and supervision of youth in the Career & Technical Education program.
Initiates, guides, and ensures communication and coordination between the school, Career & Technical Education, operations, clinical and business staff within the agency to ensure youth needs are integrated with the treatment and educational processes, while also meeting youths’ Career & Technical Education requirements to fulfill restitution, court costs and fine obligations.
Ensures communication and coordination between the schools, youth home school districts, licensing agencies, and funding sources.
Coordinates, implements, and oversees career and technical education and work experiences.
Ensures effective oversight and supervision of youth in the conduct of work programming.
Ensures compliance with all work rules and labor laws for agency youth.
Collects and reports data on the agency’s youth work program for student job portfolios and court reports.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to support the operation of the youth work program and community.
Develops and implements educational programs and groups to educate youth and staff regarding the purpose and policies of the youth work program.
Works closely with operation supervisors, clinical supervisors, caseworkers, and the agency business manager to ensure that all youth involved in work program fulfill restitution, and court costs and fines obligations.
Tracks and reports youth work hours as required.
Assesses student portfolios and their successful completion and presentation in the dorms.
Participates in developing effective team, directs and supports employees and co-workers, and provides feedback and mentoring.
Plans, organizes and facilitates staff meetings, coordinates workflow and communicates action plans consistently with employees.
Role models and teaches effective supervision and management of clients, interacts meaningfully with clients, and observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
Ensures effective people security including headcounts, room checks, and client movements.
Maintains confidentiality of information as it relates to client information.
Implements and mentors' employees regarding Abraxas policies on professional expectations, code of conduct and other practices and procedures, serves as a role model for clients and employees, and supports the company’s mission, goals and objectives.
Responsible for effective use of resources within budgetary limitations.
Ensures the safety and security of clients and facility.
Ensures implementation of Environment of Care program and infection control practices.
Teaches and demonstrates leadership during emergency procedures.
Addresses client grievances as appropriate.
Supervises the teaching and support of clients in the Work Force Development Programs, as well as additional staff members of the Career & Technical Education and Workforce Development teams.
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.