Program Supervisor

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Akron, OH

6d • $56,280 - $60,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide direct supervision and other related technical and clinical support activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field or 3+ years of relative experience required.
• 2 years previous experience working with adolescents with some supervisory experience.
• Strong communication skills, de-escalation/conflict management skills, and time management skills.
• Ability to use a computer; familiarity with Word, Excel, and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

• If after shift, the supervisor retains on-call status, the supervisor must remain within 25 minutes of campus.

Responsibilities

• Provides formal supervision of direct care staff including, but not limited to providing instruction and direct observation in behavior management, creation of a positive environment, communication skills, and developing appropriate/therapeutic relationships.
• Provides performance reviews and ensures yearly training is completed to DCY standards.
• Works with groups and ensures proper coverage (with staff) and provides feedback to direct supervisor regarding implementation of outpatient groups.
• Complete accompanying paperwork.
• Supports the treatment plans for each resident within group and assists Clinical Therapist with developing intervention techniques.
• Requires extensive on-call responsibilities including, but not limited to handling emergency situations and helping during staff shortages for any reason (ex. severe weather, makes campus rounds to assist staff as needed)
• Completes other administrative tasks including, but not limited to, creating weekly staffing schedule; approving vacation/other time off and arranges coverage for absent staff; inspects facilities to ensure licensing, health, safety, and maintenance requirements are met; assisting during special events, recreation time, and transportation efforts; and requisitioning/approving provisions including clothing, canteen orders, and Christmas shopping.
• Involvement in youth discipline situations on a daily basis with individuals or groups, as the need arises, including Juvenile Court involvement and crisis intervention.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with both a 5% company contribution and 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service.
• 232 hours (29 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year.
• 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees.
• Potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 10-year history of providing annual bonuses.
• Offering PTO Buybacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level