Group Supervisor

Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Supervisor will work to provide the opportunity for JFY youth to ameliorate criminogenic needs and gain /learn life skills through groups as well as coaching and direct interaction in the milieu. The Group Supervisor will also provide opportunities for youth to exercise, socialize and share common interests with peers through organized recreational and cultural activities. The work requires the application of specialized skills, training and planning to meet the needs of the youth being served. The Group Supervisor monitors check-ins, engages the youth in group process throughout the day and leads five skills group each week at a regularly scheduled time. The Group Supervisor provides updates on each youth’s progress in the milieu during treatment team.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Experience working with youth and families in residential settings.
Experience working within child welfare and/or juvenile justice fields.
Computer literate
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behavior.
Knowledge of and continued training in individual and group counseling techniques, including verbal and physical crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques.
Understanding of the possible functions of behaviors of concern.
Understanding of child development and family & community systems.
Must be able to pass the Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training.

Nice To Haves

bachelor's degree in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that youth in the JYF are able to achieve their individual goals in collaboration with their YLS goals.
Coordinates and facilitates structured activities/workshops for JYF residents, lead groups in preparatory courses and trainings.
Attending all meetings as required by supervisor, professional workshops and seminars to further knowledge and resources to provide to youth.
Provide instruction to residents by explaining and demonstrating the proper techniques, procedures, and rules used in specific activities, games and sports.
Conduct regular safety inspections of recreation equipment and grounds.
Responsible for the planning of the program calendar and daily groups and activities.
Assist with youth engagement in daily program services.
Requisition, secure, and inventory necessary materials, supplies and equipment.
Motivate residents to become involved in recreation programs by participating and leading specific activities. Provide instruction to residents by explaining and demonstrating the proper techniques, procedures, and rules used in specific activities, games and sports.
Maintain accurate documentation and complete the timely entry of progress notes into CONNECTIONS in accordance with state and agency standards within 5 days of the event date.
Support the Milieu Treatment Model with the end goal of teaching young people to make positive, lasting changes in their behavior by preparing them to be self-sufficient through education and developing life skills.
Maintain and update program documentation.
Works closely with Residential Manager and staff members to ensure quality services are provided.
Works in the milieu observing and coaching staff on their interactions with youth supported.
Conducts 5 groups per week (including skills groups as well as 7 Challenges Groups).
Participate and present in Staff Meetings to discuss youth progress.
Attends treatment team meetings and provides information on youth-supported group participation and current Pathway and Group Work and skill acquisition assignments.
Provide input on YLS case plans and BSPs, monitor progress, and make recommendations on Skills and Activities.
Assigns program work to youth and provides support to the youth and their Advocates.
Creates diary cards with youth and monitors their completion weekly.
Collaborate with Fair Future Coaches and Fair Future Education and Vocational specialists regarding Preparing Youth For Adulthood (PYA), facilitating groups and recreational and prosocial activities.
Other duties as assigned.