Program Supervisor (Long Term Care Program, Wednesday 2 pm - 10 pm; Thursday - Saturday 5 pm - 1:00 am)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Torrington, CT

4d • $1,560 • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) has an immediate full-time opening for a Program Supervisor within the Torrington area. This position will be responsible to provide support and supervision to the operations of the Residential Services Program that serves four women with histories of trauma and multiple long-term psychiatric hospitalizations. The role involves a 30-hour work-week with specific hours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and requires flexibility as needed for program and staff support. MHC is a statewide not-for-profit provider agency dedicated to creating environments that support long-term health and wellness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/related field preferred, or Associate Degree plus three years of experience required.
• Familiarity with Connecticut state human service systems and related treatment requirements and mandates.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications, including but not limited to Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and registration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising staff in a residential program working with woman who have histories with trauma and multiple long-term psychiatric hospitalizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee & supervise all direct care staff to provide effective quality, recovery oriented services in each program across second and third shifts.
• Develop and maintain schedule of staff across the program(s) to ensure appropriate coverage. May be required to carry a caseload and/or provide coverage, depending upon program needs.
• Assure program participants are being assisted through the thought of Evidence Based Practices, to effectively engage individuals in recovery ensuring their participation and satisfaction in the design, development and implementation of their personal IRPs with specific goals and objectives for ADL skills.
• Assist with determining staffing requirements, screen potential new hire candidates, conduct interviews, and participate in the selection process.
• Organize and facilitate activities or groups that may be program specific.
• Regularly supervise direct reporting staff, develop staff to maximize potential, monitor staff performance and provide input on staff performance reviews.
• Attend, facilitate, and/or participate in regularly scheduled meetings, trainings, and conferences as required.
• Approve time off requests, time cards and program expense allocations.
• Represent and implement MHC mission, vision, values, and philosophy maintaining positive and professional relationships with funders and other outside agencies.
• Available on call for consultation in emergencies or regarding imperative concerns.
• Monitor all staff training, including core trainings, development trainings and program specific trainings.
• Identify and provide emergency crisis services through immediate assessment and response in accordance with accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques.
• Assume leadership role in the absence of Program Manager and/or Director as needed.
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle. Must be able to travel between programs, office, trainings, and department meetings.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for employee only and 80/20 for employees + dependents)
• Voluntary Vision
• Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (company match is dollar for every dollar contributed, up to 6%)
• Generous paid time off policy including 11 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree