Group Home Supervisor

Youth Villages•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org Youth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings. We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes. Located in Tennessee and Georgia, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Drug and Alcohol Education or Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Guidance Counseling, Human Services, Marriage and Family Therapy; or a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in human development, human behavior, child development, family intervention technique, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques will be considered
One year experience working with youth preferred
Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist Program Manager to manage teacher/counselors who supervise youth in the residential settting.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this group.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Counsels and provides therapeutic services to youth in assigned program
Monitors with Nursing services the administration and documentation of medication (in the appropriate setting)
Intervenes in crisis situations when appropriate
Monitors therapy, planning, goal evaluation, treatment planning, problem solving groups, and setting expectations
Maintains and implements both RE-ED and CPS philosophies
Ensures onboarding, training, and development with assigned staff members, documenting all activities in a timely and accurate manner
Develops, promotes and implements assigned program
Coordinates the trip planning activities of each group.
Provides general leadership at team meetings
Supervises the implementation of an active and therapeutic youth schedule
Ensures daily inspections of cottage for cleanliness, safety and maintenance by designated staff with results provided to the Director of Residential Services as
Works with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure maintenance needs of groups are met