Shift Supervisor (UC Program)

Wedgwood Christian Services•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for organizing, directing, and supervising the Youth Treatment Specialists on each shift to assure consistency and continuity in treatment. This role supports the Home Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor in the management of the residential program. The Shift Supervisor will maintain the duties and responsibilities of a Youth Treatment Specialist & Goal Worker, deploy staff to maximize treatment and coverage for residents, and ensure all shift-related tasks are completed. This position provides direction and decision-making leadership in treatment and programming, acts as a spokesperson for the shift, and serves as the first link for problem-solving and dispute resolution. The Shift Supervisor will also support staff training, oversee client health and wellness, dispense medications, handle sick calls, and meet regularly with supervisors. This role is responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance and requires regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.

Requirements

Meets all qualifications as described in the Youth Treatment Specialist job description.
A direct care staff with a minimum of six (6) months of competent experience at Wedgwood Christian Services.
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.
English speaking required.
Must be 21 years of age.
A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Federally funded program requiring the following vaccinations: Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
MMR: Two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella).
DTaP or DTap Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one DTaP dose in adulthood.
Influenza: Single dose annually during flu season.
Federally funded program requiring the following COVID regulations: Must wear masks (provided by Wedgwood) PPE required after exposure Adhere to quarantine protocols.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking preferred.
Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience supervising adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the duties and responsibilities of a Youth Treatment Specialist & Goal Worker.
Deploy staff assigned to a shift to maximize treatment and coverage for residents.
Ensure that all shift related tasks and responsibilities are completed, including medication given, observation notes completed, point sheets tallied, scheduled activities held, etc.
Provide direction and decision-making leadership in areas of treatment and programming.
Act as spokesperson for the shift with agency personnel and the public.
Serve as the first link in the process for problem solving and resolution of disputes arising during the shift; reports the need for staff discipline to home supervisor.
Support and assists with staff training as assigned.
Provide and solicit feedback to and from direct care staff on the shift, to promote training, growth, and teamwork.
Oversee general health and wellness of clients, including assisting with meals, physical activities, clothing/ personal hygiene supplies, medical, dental, vision, and hygiene care; provide first aid or CPR if required; schedule appointments as assigned.
Dispense medications at prescribed intervals as assigned.
May be required to handle sick/absentee calls and fill open positions during their designated shifts.
Meet regularly with the home supervisor and other shift supervisors as scheduled.
Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
The employee must maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during the assigned hours to perform the duties of this role.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Medical Plans with great coverage options
Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Dental and Vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive paid time off
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
Paid Holidays
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
Full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.