Home Supervisor - Spark Academy

Heritage Schools•Provo, UT

11d

About The Position

The Home Supervisor ensures the safety, structure, and therapeutic support of youth in a residential treatment setting. The role combines hands-on care with leadership, overseeing staff, maintaining a positive home environment, and supporting each student's growth and transition to the next level of care. The Home Supervisor maintains a safe, structured, and supportive environment; leads interventions and crisis response; and ensures consistent implementation of treatment plans and program expectations. The position also hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and develops home staff; partners with clinical teams; oversees home operations and logistics; communicates with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams; and manages resources while ensuring compliance with policies, licensing, and regulatory standards. The role is suited to a compassionate, strong leader who balances accountability with empathy and creates a stable, positive environment where youth and staff can succeed.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in residential treatment or youth services, or equivalent leadership experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
Ability to de-escalate and support high-needs youth.
CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications, or ability to obtain them within 60 days.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to respond to crisis situations, including use of approved safety holds.
Ability to stand, move, and lift with assistance as needed.
Comfort working in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
Ability to remain calm and therapeutic during conflict or aggression.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for youth.
Lead and direct interventions, including crisis response when needed.
Ensure consistent implementation of treatment plans and program expectations.
Promote healthy routines, behavior management, and daily living skills.
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise Home staff.
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing staff development.
Lead staff meetings and trainings, and ensure policy compliance.
Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture.
Partner with clinical teams to implement individualized treatment plans.
Monitor home dynamics, student interactions, and the overall environment.
Ensure proper documentation, schedules, and daily operations.
Oversee home logistics, including medications, transportation, cleanliness, and supplies.
Build strong relationships with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Participate in treatment, leadership, and planning meetings.
Maintain clear, timely communication across departments.
Manage home resources and contribute to budgeting.
Ensure compliance with policies, licensing, and regulatory standards.
Oversee accurate and timely documentation and reporting.