Unit Supervisor

Everstand•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community. Position Summary: The Unit Supervisor provides leadership that embodies Everstand core values and works to maintain a Trauma Responsive Environment. The Unit Supervisor is versed in Everstand’s Theory of Change and implements Everstand policies and procedures to support a safe and nurturing treatment environment. The Unit Supervisor effectively works as a leader on the interdisciplinary team and provides coaching and support to Youth Care Professionals.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a related field with 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a related field
Able to learn and effectively utilize different technology platforms.
Excellent computer use knowledge with Microsoft Windows 10 and Office 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proven effective time management, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to keep an electronic calendar (Outlook)
Ability to pass RCYCP certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
Ability to pass TCI certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
Ability to pass CPR/First aid certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
Ability to demonstrate the possession of a valid driver’s license prior to employment and ability to maintain the license and operate a motor vehicle thereafter.
Ability to pass CPS/UII background check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
Ability to pass a Tuberculosis Screening both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
Ability to pass a work-readiness physical performed by a certified medical professional both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
Ability to pass a Federal and State Fingerprinting Background Check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
Ability to pass a drug screen via urinalysis both prior to employment and randomly thereafter.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in a related field with 2 year of supervisory or management experience in a related field
One year experience in providing direct services to children/youth and families

Responsibilities

Model and act in accordance with Everstand’s core values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.
Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices.
Partner with Everstand’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee to build (and participate) in trainings and group experiences that strengthen Everstand’s commitment to EDI.
Model the use of inclusive language.
Demonstrate and practice Everstand’s leadership mindset, “Choose kindness. Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen.”
Learn and implement evidence-based practices selected by the organization, which may include attending on- or off-site training, committing to delivery of the practice as expected by Everstand, following practice guidelines with fidelity, and engaging in fidelity monitoring.
Contributes to the prevention and management of challenging behaviors by implementing the Everstand’s behavior management and therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.
Promotes effective communication through the timely submission of documentation and weekly team meetings.
Serve on the Interdisciplinary Care Team for each youth served and working collaboratively with various internal and external partners.
Provides transportation for residents as required.
On a rotating basis, provides effective campus supervision by fulfilling campus supervisory responsibilities at least once per week; this can include overnight and/or weekend shifts.
Develop daily individualized structure that is tailored to meet the unique needs of a high acuity population, consistent with the age and level of functioning of each resident.
Promote life skills programming to assist youth towards stabilization and self-regulation as a primary outcome.
Incorporate a menu of evidence supported group modalities aimed at teaching youth the relational, stress tolerance and impulse control skills needed to be successful in a lesser restrictive environment will be embedded into the daily programming for the unit.
Ensures that the staff to resident ratio is adequate and consistent with Everstand policy and unit needs.
Provide coverage / be part of ratio as necessary to maintain the stated ratio
Ensures accurate medication administration, documentation, and safe storage of medication in accordance with the guidelines of the State of Maryland’s Medication Administration.
Provides support and accountability to Youth Care Professionals through modeling and coaching, frequent guidance sessions and progressive discipline as needed.
Obtain and maintain certification as a “user” in Everstand’s electronic health record software system.
Provide direct care coverage, as needed to support Everstand operational needs.
Provides effective supervision to Youth Care Professionals to ensure that childcare direct care services are consistently provided based upon the Everstand’s treatment philosophy, mission, practices and policies.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of unit systems, and effectively oversees their completion.
Demonstrates an understanding of health and safety standards through weekly on-site inspections.
Demonstrates understanding of the various programs at the Everstand in order to adequately orient staff and residents to the program.
Demonstrates the ability to receive, transmit, store and retrieve information as evidenced through written and verbal communication.
Demonstrates an understanding of daily routines and the need for consistency within the unit.
Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to complete accurate bi-weekly timesheets.
Demonstrates the ability to complete an accurate staff schedule, while minimizing and/or eliminating overtime.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain an accurate account of all unit finances.