Residential Youth Care Assistant Supervisor

Harmony Hill School Inc.•Glocester, RI

4d•$0 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Harmony Hill School, a private, nonprofit organization providing residential and day treatment services to adolescent males in Glocester, Rhode Island, is hiring an Assistant Supervisor in its Residential Youth Care department. Working in partnership with the Youth Care Supervisor, the Assistant Supervisor supports an assigned team in providing safe, consistent, professional care and treatment to youth in an assigned dormitory. The role combines direct care responsibilities with leadership of dormitory operations. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with a schedule that includes a mix of day, evening, and weekend shifts. The school describes its campus as a picturesque setting within a 20–30 minute commute of many cities and towns in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Requirements

1–3 years of past supervisory experience.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Experience working with youth in the care of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple needs and deadlines.
Strong conflict-management and de-escalation skills.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, juvenile justice, and residential treatment best practices.
Understanding of and aptitude for operating a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week residential care program.
Ability to work effectively with diverse youth, families, and professionals, with knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues.
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques, including youth restraint when necessary.
Successful completion of required driving-record, criminal, and child abuse/neglect pre-employment screenings, and maintenance of favorable results during employment.
Physical capacity for frequent standing, sitting, and walking; occasional running; and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; significant residential or youth care experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

Ensure dormitory operations, youth supervision, and staff supervision comply with Harmony Hill School policies and procedures and licensing agency requirements.
Provide staff leadership, coaching, training, and supervision to support appropriate therapeutic treatment and management of youth around the clock.
Consult and collaborate with social work clinicians, medical and nursing staff, psychological staff, and administrative staff.
Promote an environment focused on personal safety, respect, and responsibility.
Care for, supervise, and counsel youth; manage crises and emergencies as needed.
Guide youth interactions using Collaborative Problem Solving and trauma-informed care principles, while modeling appropriate communication and conduct.
Follow the daily program schedule and youth treatment plan guidelines.
Observe, redirect, and manage behavioral issues, and follow agency guidelines for restraining a youth when necessary for safety.
Record pertinent information clearly and completely in daily activity and communication logs.

Benefits

Competitive pay and opportunities to earn additional income by working residential-care shifts.
Health insurance with 88% of individual and family premiums paid by the employer.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent-care expenses.
Dental, vision, and voluntary insurance plans, including Aflac and LegalShield/IDShield.
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance, both 100% employer-paid.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
11 paid company holidays.
15 paid days for vacation, sick, or personal time off in the first year, increasing to 18 days starting in the second year.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Complimentary employee and family assistance through C3Wellbeing.
Employee discount plans.