DRC Shift Supervisor

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

This individual is responsible for both performing and supervising work in the therapeutic care, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons within the program. This individual is responsible for providing a positive role model for clients to emulate and for scheduling and supervising the work conducted by Residential Aides reporting to them. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies and procedures, but employees are expected to exercise significant initiative and independent judgement in discharging duties. Work is reviewed by the Operations Manager or Regional Executive Director through an evaluation of the timely and accurate completion of assignments.

Requirements

Ability to interact effectively with clients and aid them in adjusting to their specific problems
Basic knowledge of substance use and mental health disorders
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain working relations with staff and other agencies, and the public
Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to work various shifts
Basic computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Outlook for email and Word and Excel
High School Diploma or GED
Applicants with minimum of 60 college credits must have at least 1 year of experience working in a residential behavioral health program setting; applicants with high school diploma or GED must have at least 3 years of experience working in a residential behavioral health program setting.

Responsibilities

Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect
Assist in the supervision and training of Residential Aides
Support the development of daily scheduling for proper staff coverage during all shifts
Ensure the maintenance of an accurate daily census
Facilitate the admission process and conduct thorough screening of clients’ personal belongings upon entry to the facility.
Deny access to facility to unauthorized persons
Monitor client movement in and out of the facility and account for their whereabouts. Maintain and monitor client sign -out book
Oversee the coordination of chores, fresh air, and any other in-house activities based on the program’s schedule
Coordinate, conduct, and document random client room searches as directed by Operations Manager or designee
Monitor and document hourly runs and client movement in communication log
Conduct regular room checks to make sure clients are on floors or in their rooms per program schedule
Monitor urinalysis/ drug screening and breathalyzers, as directed
Monitor daily program activities in addition to meals and medication line
Communicate to nursing manager and nursing staff any medical needs that clients may have
Conduct weekly full facility safety/security checks to ensure building is free of hazards/risks.
Conduct fire drills and maintain operational safety equipment (extinguishers, smoke detectors, first aid kits, Narcan availability, etc.)
Other related duties as assigned by the Operations Manager and/or designee