TST Overnight (Awake) Shift Supervisor

Family Service Of Rhode Island•N Smithfield, RI

About The Position

The Overnight (Awake) Shift Supervisor ensures the safety, security, and well-being of adolescent female residents ages 13–20 who are involved with the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families. The role provides direct supervision and leadership to overnight staff, responds to crises and emergencies, ensures compliance with program policies and licensing requirements, and maintains a structured, supportive, trauma-informed environment. The Supervisor monitors the residential program and supports implementation of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) within the milieu. The position collaborates with the Residential Team and uses trauma-informed, strengths-based, and relationship-focused approaches with residents and staff. FSRI provides strengths-based, trauma-informed residential interventions to help adolescents build on strengths, develop healthy relationships and coping skills, and move toward greater stability and independence. Services include a short-term, structured assessment and stabilization center and three semi-independent living programs that support young people’s transition to adulthood and community living.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience.
At least one year of supervisory experience in residential care, behavioral health, youth services, or a related field.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues.
Capability to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include passive physical restraint.
Excellent communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with at least three passenger seats in addition to the driver’s seat.
Proof of required automobile documentation.
Ability to travel to and from community and residential locations, including using walkways, stairs, and/or elevators.
Ability to utilize a computer and Electronic Medical Record for documentation.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to push or pull 10 pounds or more.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work awake and alert throughout overnight shifts.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or ASL skills; compensated at an additional 6% above base pay.
Multilingual skills; compensated at an additional 8% above base pay.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of adolescent female residents during overnight hours.
Provide direct supervision and leadership to overnight staff.
Respond to crises and emergencies.
Ensure compliance with program policies and licensing requirements.
Maintain a structured, supportive, and trauma-informed environment.
Monitor the residential program and support implementation of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) within the milieu.
Collaborate with the Residential Team using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and relationship-focused approaches with residents and staff.
Complete documentation using a computer and Electronic Medical Record.