Unit Supervisor

ABBOTT HOUSE•Village of Irvington, NY

3d•$67,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Supervisor provides leadership in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that meets the needs of Unaccompanied Alien Children (UCs), while maintaining professional and appropriate boundaries. The role is responsible for Youth Specialists and their daily interactions with children, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures established by the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), the agency, and the department. The supervisor oversees staff, unit operations, children’s individual and special needs, recreational and educational programming, schedules, training, supplies, maintenance, and use of agency funds and vehicles. The position also coordinates with other agency departments and participates in treatment meetings and conferences.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in Spanish and English, both written and oral.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Strong organizational and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques and genuine sensitivity to children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Familiarity with the ORR population.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Ability to use a computer and learn software programs.
Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
Fluency in spoken and written English, including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Responsibilities

Supervise Youth Specialists, including training new staff, and conduct regular individual and group supervision sessions.
Document personnel issues in accordance with agency policy.
Monitor completion of unit logs and proper use of agency vans and completion of van logs.
Monitor unit maintenance needs and ensure timely maintenance requests.
Monitor the cleanliness and appearance of the unit and ensure appropriate supplies are available.
Inventory children’s clothing and ensure their clothing needs are met.
Participate appropriately in weekly Treatment Team meetings and monthly treatment conferences.
Act as a positive role model for residents and staff.
Maintain staff schedules and arrange replacement coverage as needed.
Coordinate services with other agency departments and maintain effective collegial relationships with the Case Manager and Site Supervisor.
Establish and monitor compliance with federal, agency, departmental, and unit policies, procedures, and routines.
Monitor whether children’s individual and special needs are met.
Monitor and ensure provision of a varied and appropriate recreational program.
Demonstrate group management and crisis intervention skills.
Monitor compliance with fire drill and fire alarm procedures.
Coordinate appropriate educational programming.
Monitor agency funds used for recreation, allowances, clothing, and related needs, and ensure appropriate coverage.
Assist with scheduling and monitoring staff training for the department.
Maintain training certifications as instructed by the Director or Agency Trainer.
Monitor Youth staff work ethic.
Attend all meetings and complete mandatory ORR and Abbott House training on time.
Perform other related duties as required.