RESIDENTIAL GROUP SUPERVISOR

Rite of Passage•St. George, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lava Heights Academy, a residential treatment program, provides a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for vulnerable young women referred from juvenile courts and social service agencies. The youth often have a history of abuse, neglect, trauma, substance abuse, mental illness, and violence. The program aims to help them overcome challenges and make healthy choices for their future.

Requirements

Be empathetic, patient, consistent, and compassionate.
Have an honest work ethic, and treat others with respect.
Internal applicants must be a Coach Counselor or higher Direct Care Position with no less than standard performance and at least one year of experience at Rite of Passage.
Staff in this position must have completed Operations and Treatment Essential Subjects prior to placement in this position.
Staff in this position must complete Human Resources Essential Subjects within six months of placement in the position.
External candidates must have 1-year prior experience working with at-risk youth in a similar position as a Coach Counselor or higher Direct Care position.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for the youth in the program.
Provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students.
Monitor and document student behaviors and activities.
Participate and assist with educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities.
Work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of each student’s treatment plan.
Supervise a small team of Youth Mentors.
Responsible for Youth Mentor training, mentorship, timesheet management, discipline, and annual evaluations.