Residential Shift Supervisor

Lund • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The Resident Treatment Program at Lund seeks a Residential Shift Supervisor, a vital role in supporting pregnant and parenting individuals in our program. We are searching for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families by creating a stable and nurturing environment where they can heal, grow, and thrive. This position ensures the smooth coordination and implementation of residential programming, fostering a safe, supportive, and structured environment for residents. The Shift Supervisor directly supervises Residential Counselors, providing guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality care and effective interventions.

Key responsibilities include assisting with the initial orientation of new residents, planning and coordinating client activities, encouraging relationship-building, and supporting counseling staff in supervising residents' daily schedules. The Shift Supervisor helps develop and implement individualized day plans, building strong relationships with residents to enhance communication and trust. Additionally, this role manages the hiring and onboarding of new Residential Counselors and Substitute Residential Counselors, ensuring a well-trained and engaged team.

As a key liaison, the Shift Supervisor collaborates with internal and external partners, including food services, medical providers, and other community resources, to ensure residents receive comprehensive support.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in human services related field with minimum of 3-5 years’ experience.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, deadlines and demands; ability to work well under pressure; availability to respond to off hours crises; some state-wide travel to attend meetings; flexible hours at times to meet the needs of a 24-hour facility.
• Ability to assist with childcare including lifting infants and toddlers.
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• A cohesive value system that includes a nonjudgmental attitude regarding reproductive choice, parenting options, and substance abusing clients. Displays caring, responsive and respectful attitude towards others.
• Ability to maintain a valid VT Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation is required; occasional statewide travel may be required.
• The successful completion of a background and driving checks is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the initial orientation of new residents
• Planning and coordinating client activities
• Encouraging relationship-building
• Supporting counseling staff in supervising residents' daily schedules
• Helping develop and implement individualized day plans
• Building strong relationships with residents to enhance communication and trust
• Managing the hiring and onboarding of new Residential Counselors and Substitute Residential Counselors
• Collaborating with internal and external partners

Benefits

• Lund provides competitive pay, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible positions that includes health, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, generous time-off accrual, 13 paid holidays, and wellness reimbursements, making Lund a place where you can thrive personally and professionally.

What This Job Offers

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