Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in required.
• 2 years of progressively responsible related work experience is required.
• Experience working with high need youth and their families of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds as well as exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Wheeler’s congregate care programs can be substituted for education on a year for year basis when permitted by DCF.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with Program Manager to maintain a positive atmosphere within the milieu and ensure the well-being of the youth and staff in a safe physical environment.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all congregate care facilities and populations served.
• Provides assistance across programs.
• Oversees, assists with and delegates daily tasks associated with the day-to-day operation of the homes (staffing, housekeeping, shopping, and transportation) and meeting the daily needs of the youth (appointment scheduling, programming, emotional, educational, behavioral, medical, etc.).
• In conjunction with program manager, creates the staff schedule and manages staff overtime.
• Provides coverage for staffing gaps according to departmental standards.
• Provides 24-hour on-call coverage to all congregate care locations, according to standards mandated by licensing and regulatory agencies, in rotation with the other Supervisor IV supervisors.
• Provides regularly scheduled supervision as assigned.
• Uses positive behavioral strategies and procedures that facilitate the growth and development of youth with challenging behaviors.
• Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the milieu through reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors and trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic interventions.
• Trains and participates in emergency safety interventions authorized and approved by the agency, when a youth presents with an imminent safety concern.
• Assists with recruitment, hiring, and retention of new staff.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates community meetings with youth and staff meetings as assigned.
• Orients new staff, youth and families to the home and program.
• Works collaboratively to promote successful goal attainment in the milieu and monitors quality and completeness of milieu notes, as assigned
• Maintains required certifications and administers medication to youth according to standards mandated by licensing and regulatory agencies, as well as Wheeler Clinic policies.
• Participates in and promotes quality improvement and outcome measure activities, submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Serves as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and the use of evidence-based trauma-informed relational approaches/models of intervention with youth and families, as well as other staff members.
• Ensures that staff provides culturally competent care and maintain sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication
• 15 vacation days per year
• 8 sick days per year
• 2 personal days per year
• 2 floating holidays per year
• 9 paid company holidays
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)