Supervisor

Justice Resource Institute • Great Barrington, MA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor will convey a passion for helping others with a dynamic team, bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with the individuals served. Berkshire Meadows offers multiple services and programs for individuals with complex and significant medical, intellectual, and developmental differences. Programs include a 365-day-a-year residential school for students between the ages of 6 and 21, residential and day habilitation programs for adults, and 24/7 nursing and medical services. Berkshire Meadows operates both in community settings and at a beautiful campus with state-of-the-art equipment and therapy animals, as well as a fully accessible indoor pool.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 2+ years experience with special needs population required.
• At least 3 years experience as a supervisor with experience with multi-site staffing.
• Ability to learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth!
• Valid driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Support and follow all of the Individual Educational Plan goals/objectives as outlined in both classroom and individual student schedules for each student.
• Follow specialized treatment plans and behavior programs as developed by treatment team.
• Carry out communication programs utilizing total communication and other communication devices
• Ensure all staff are assigned to and maintain full focus on assigned students through-out the day.
• Ensure that programs and schedules throughout the Learning Center are being followed
• Provide all necessary care to individuals in his/her charge, such as toileting, hygiene, repositioning, changes, etc.
• Respond to the changing needs of Berkshire Meadows by assuming new functions appropriate in the position.
• Support all efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of residents, staff and the program.
• Assume responsibility for the upkeep of materials and equipment in Day Hab and the Learning Center in general
• Manage scheduling for shift, including reassignment of staff as needed to ensure client safety, in communication with Day Hab Director and Special Education Director
• Adhere to a flexible schedule when necessary and is able to adjust schedule to fulfill job requirements
• Perform all other functions (duties) as assigned to meet the changing needs of the overall program

Benefits

• JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees