Residential Supervisor YRC II

Saint Francis Ministries•Salina, KS

About The Position

The Residential Supervisor is responsible for operating campus activities, facilities, and support systems during their shift; supervising staff; meeting client safety needs; carrying out the clinical schedule; and maintaining a therapeutic environment. The role works closely with shift nurses to ensure clients’ medical needs are met and required reports and notifications are completed. The supervisor oversees Youth Service Workers and other support staff in implementing the program schedule. The supervisor provides leadership in the milieu, structure and security for clients, and serves as a role model. Duties include monitoring clients, supporting daily routines and personal care, administering prescribed medication, documenting observations, responding to crises using the approved Mandt system, coordinating staffing, facilitating shift changes, and communicating with clinical and on-call personnel. The role also helps maintain facility cleanliness, protects clients’ rights, follows safety procedures and organizational requirements, and participates in clients’ daily planning.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Mandt certification.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a physical examination, including a drug screen and TB skin test.
Must pass an MVR, KBI, and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry clearance check.
Must pass an FBI fingerprint check.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet lifting requirements of 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience working with adolescents or in health care is preferred.
Education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee operation of the PRTF during the shift in coordination with nursing personnel.
Ensure the shift is appropriately staffed and meets ratio requirements.
Supervise meals, dressing, personal hygiene, room cleaning, chores, and life skills.
Provide structure, discipline, and security to meet clients’ needs; serve as a role model and source of feedback.
Supervise and monitor clients at all times, including checking clients every 15 minutes during sleeping hours.
Intervene in crisis situations using the approved Mandt system.
Report to work at scheduled times and remain on duty until released by the charge nurse.
Protect clients’ rights, ensure they receive information about their rights, and maintain a signed copy in each resident file.
Administer prescribed medication and document and observe its effects.
Maintain facility cleanliness, monitor clients’ rooms and chores daily, and maintain cleanliness in upper and lower staff offices daily.
Perform cleaning or maintenance duties when assigned, particularly during night shifts.
Attend scheduled chapel with clients and serve as an adult role model in the spiritual life of the facility.
Document significant observations in each client file.
Promote an environment supportive of Therapy in Christ.
Provide leadership in the milieu and implement the program schedule created by the Director of Clinical Services.
Coordinate with the Clinical Service Director when program or client services require changes.
Liaise with, or ensure contact is made with, on-call personnel to report Critical or Serious Occurrences.
Review staff work schedules and coordinate staff coverage as needed with nursing staff and the Program Director.
Monitor shift summary documentation for thoroughness and completeness.
Facilitate daily shift-change meetings.
Be capable of being on call for emergency transportation.
Participate in the patient’s daily planning routine.
Follow Saint Francis Ministries policies, directives, SOPs, personnel policies and procedures, accreditation and licensure standards, applicable laws and regulations, and the contract terms between Saint Francis Ministries and DCF.
Report unusual incidents through appropriate risk management, clinical, and safety channels.
Know and follow all safety procedures.