Supervisor - School-Based

Valley Youth House • Bethlehem, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Youth House is a nonprofit organization that empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. Valley Youth House works from a Trauma Informed / Healing Centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in a human service discipline.
• Five years of appropriate experience are required (preferably two of which are supervisory experience).
• Must be an individual who has never been convicted of any child abuse offenses.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and develop positive relationships with school clients and ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Provide supervision to clinical staff including regular weekly meetings and telephone contact as needed.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to staff including commendations and disciplinary and performance issues as appropriate, including reviews and periodic evaluations.
• Supervise the overall services, review each client's Individualized Treatment Plan, and take necessary actions to ensure proper implementation.
• Review and maintain case files for each client in care at least four times annually.
• Monitor on a monthly basis the quantity and quality of staff work and ensure services are provided according to program protocols.
• Review staff time sheets on a bi-weekly basis to ensure service provision meets program standards, and approve/disapprove program staff requests for time off.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings for each program as necessary and whole-program meetings on a monthly basis.
• Work with the Associate Director of Prevention to expand the programs to other schools/districts.
• Interview and participate in the selection of staff for openings while maintaining a culturally competent staff.
• Immediately report to the Associate Director and Senior Vice President when a death occurs in an open case or a case closed within the agency in the past 30 days.
• Immediately report to the Associate Director and Senior Vice President any situation in which a client or staff is threatening to sue or file a complaint against the agency.
• Immediately report to the Associate Director and Senior Vice President the filing of any criminal charges or child abuse reports regarding students or staff.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match up to 6%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA)
• Health and wellness programs
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Extensive orientation program
• Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training
• Opportunities for Tuition assistance
• Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC

What This Job Offers

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