NSD Shift Supervisor (5385)
About The Position
The Non-Secure Detention Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing support to the coordinator in daily operations and oversee staff and youth, serving as role models for Detention Counselors and ensures compliance with OCFS and agency regulations, providing guidance, and identify areas for program improvement. This position is currently located onsite in Canaan, NY. In the coming months, the worksite will be relocated to Glenmont, NY. To support employees during this transition, eligible new hires may also receive ONE HOUR OF PAID TRAVEL TIME for each workday, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT for eligible miles beyond the normal commute and a $500 MONTHLY TRAVEL STIPEND during the transition period.
Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency diploma required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a residential detention facility or short-term residential facility with youth is required.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule (rotating schedule).
- You must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Travel is required.
- TCI, First Aid/CPR certifications required.
- Successful completion and training to administer medication under direction of facility or designee.
- Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree is preferred.
- More than 1 year of aforementioned experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for oversight of staff including assigning work, scheduling shifts, and monitoring attendance, conducting supervision meetings.
- Ensures staff complies with agency, OCFS and state rules and regulations.
- Responsible for assisting the Program Coordinator with the day-to-day operations, developing meeting agendas, ensuring all logs are completed accurately and in a timely, ensures ratios are met and identifies areas of improvement.
- Conduct training as needed and assist with performance evaluations and corrective counseling.
- Plans and carry out activities designed to stimulate the emotional, physical and social development of the youth.
- Act as a liaison between facility and on call Director in emergency crisis situation ensuring safety of staff, youth and security of the facility.
- Ensures end of the shift communication with upcoming communication to promote continuity of care.
- Ensure all fire drills are completed, and protocols are properly followed.
- Assists with completion of admission packets; admits and orients new youth to program.
- Oversee supervision of youth including debriefing with youth after crisis and coordinating appointments.
- Ensure daily activities are completed including meal preparation.
- Serves as a backup for staff and provides direct care to youth as needed.
- Responsible for contacting Justice Center, the County and family within 24 hours of a significant critical incident.
- Conduct post-crisis de-brief menu packet as needed.
- Determine an appropriate supervision plan for the safety of a youth.
- Adheres to required documentation standards
- Assist in the arrangement and supervision of family contact and visitation.
Benefits
- ONE HOUR OF PAID TRAVEL TIME for each workday
- MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT for eligible miles beyond the normal commute
- a $500 MONTHLY TRAVEL STIPEND during the transition period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
