The Youth Counselor
Residential Supervisor - Eagle House (Second Shift)
The Youth Counselor, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Residential Supervisor - Eagle House (Second Shift)
Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)Level of Education : BA/BSJob Type : Full-Time/RegularDate Updated : 08/26/2024Years of Experience : Up to 2 YearsStarting Date : ASAPWork Hours : Full time 40 hoursStarting annual salary: $55,820.18 plus $5,000 Sign-on BonusJOB SUMMARYThe Residential Supervisor is a key member of the program team. The Supervisor’s primary responsibility involves providing guidance, leadership, and support to the Child Development Staff in their efforts to maintain a healthy, therapeutic, and safe environment for the Program’s children and Staff. The Residential Supervisor is selected based on formal training, real-world experience working with special needs children, cultural competency, and demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and administrative skills. The Residential Supervisor, working in conjunction with the Program Director, is responsible for implementing Program policies in the treatment milieu, contributing to Program innovation, and facilitating interactions between Child Development Staff and Clinicians, other professionals, and parents. Through role modeling and feedback, the Supervisor is responsible for helping the Child Development Staff cultivate nurturing relationships and conduct various therapeutic and socio-recreational activities in guiding children and helping them learn the competencies needed to lead responsible and fulfilling lives. With proper attention being paid to individual needs and differences, the Residential Supervisor promotes growth and development in both children and staff members. The Supervisor demonstrates professional competency with proper utilization of supervision and consultation with other professionals, and provides guidance, support, and leadership to the Child Development Staff as they carry out their duties. Administratively, the Supervisor is responsible for the continued effective functioning of the treatment milieu and its related activities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for assisting with administrative aspects of running the program, including but not limited to:Compliance with regulatory bodiesManagement of specific budget items (activities, program supplies)Maintaining physical environmentEnsuring CDS program documentation is complete and submitted on timeMonitoring program risk areas (vans, restraints, etc.)Monitoring CDS hoursLearning, adhering to, and implementing agency and department policies and procedures.Ensuring CDS staff follow the program policies and procedures.Ensuring adequate program coverage at all times.Providing 24-hour per day, seven-day per week on-call accessibility.Contributing to improvements in programming and resolution of problems.Maintaining appropriate certifications (e.g. PSL, TCI, First Aid, CPR) and become certified as an instructor in at least one of these models to ensure sustained training among staff.Work collaboratively and respectfully with teachers, clinicians, nurses, and other professionals.Other duties as assigned.Responsible for oversight of all aspects of CDS staff performance management, including but not limited to:HiringTrainingStaff supervisionMonitoring staff performance and ensuring corrective action if neededEnsuring that staff maintain an atmosphere in which racial, cultural, ethnic, gender, and physical differences are respected and honored.Assigning specific tasks to Child Development Staff, as needed.Responsible for ensuring therapeutic care and safety of clients in the milieu, including but not limited to:Assisting with client crisesSecuring the safety of children in all situationsEngaging in problem solving and crisis management as need arises.Coaching and modeling appropriate therapeutic interventions for staffWorking with children and program staff by co-leading milieu activities and co-facilitating groups.Ensuring high quality therapeutic programming and activitiesAssisting clinical staff with the implementation of the treatment plan in the milieuMaintaining good communication with DCF and families.Experience and Skills
EDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or Psychology.Must have a clean and valid driver’s license and three (3) consecutive years of driving experience. Must have the ability to obtain a Public Service License, Medication Administration Certification, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification, American Red Cross First Aid, and CPR Certification.EXPERIENCEThree years supervisory experience in a child welfare or human services position.Knowledge of Child Welfare System, basic child development, and issues related to the effects of abuse and neglect; Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, to communicate with children in a supportive, sympathetic, nurturing manner, to implement behavior management strategies, to be action-oriented in achieving program goals and solving problems, to maintain rationality and professional posture in difficult and stressful situations; Skills in oral and written expression and excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to be a good team player and leader, to demonstrate flexibility in approach to job and others, to be insightful, self-reflecting, and aware of impact on others, to be patient and empathic, to show good judgment in pressured situations.Familiarity, sensitivity, and/or experience working with diverse populations; Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred.Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the abilities to drive a passenger vehicle carrying up to 8 passengers, supervise groups of children, physically escort and restrain agitated children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old, and conduct various therapeutic and socio-recreational activities that involve movement and interaction with children.
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Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)Level of Education : BA/BSJob Type : Full-Time/RegularDate Updated : 08/26/2024Years of Experience : Up to 2 YearsStarting Date : ASAPWork Hours : Full time 40 hoursStarting annual salary: $55,820.18 plus $5,000 Sign-on BonusJOB SUMMARYThe Residential Supervisor is a key member of the program team. The Supervisor’s primary responsibility involves providing guidance, leadership, and support to the Child Development Staff in their efforts to maintain a healthy, therapeutic, and safe environment for the Program’s children and Staff. The Residential Supervisor is selected based on formal training, real-world experience working with special needs children, cultural competency, and demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and administrative skills. The Residential Supervisor, working in conjunction with the Program Director, is responsible for implementing Program policies in the treatment milieu, contributing to Program innovation, and facilitating interactions between Child Development Staff and Clinicians, other professionals, and parents. Through role modeling and feedback, the Supervisor is responsible for helping the Child Development Staff cultivate nurturing relationships and conduct various therapeutic and socio-recreational activities in guiding children and helping them learn the competencies needed to lead responsible and fulfilling lives. With proper attention being paid to individual needs and differences, the Residential Supervisor promotes growth and development in both children and staff members. The Supervisor demonstrates professional competency with proper utilization of supervision and consultation with other professionals, and provides guidance, support, and leadership to the Child Development Staff as they carry out their duties. Administratively, the Supervisor is responsible for the continued effective functioning of the treatment milieu and its related activities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for assisting with administrative aspects of running the program, including but not limited to:Compliance with regulatory bodiesManagement of specific budget items (activities, program supplies)Maintaining physical environmentEnsuring CDS program documentation is complete and submitted on timeMonitoring program risk areas (vans, restraints, etc.)Monitoring CDS hoursLearning, adhering to, and implementing agency and department policies and procedures.Ensuring CDS staff follow the program policies and procedures.Ensuring adequate program coverage at all times.Providing 24-hour per day, seven-day per week on-call accessibility.Contributing to improvements in programming and resolution of problems.Maintaining appropriate certifications (e.g. PSL, TCI, First Aid, CPR) and become certified as an instructor in at least one of these models to ensure sustained training among staff.Work collaboratively and respectfully with teachers, clinicians, nurses, and other professionals.Other duties as assigned.Responsible for oversight of all aspects of CDS staff performance management, including but not limited to:HiringTrainingStaff supervisionMonitoring staff performance and ensuring corrective action if neededEnsuring that staff maintain an atmosphere in which racial, cultural, ethnic, gender, and physical differences are respected and honored.Assigning specific tasks to Child Development Staff, as needed.Responsible for ensuring therapeutic care and safety of clients in the milieu, including but not limited to:Assisting with client crisesSecuring the safety of children in all situationsEngaging in problem solving and crisis management as need arises.Coaching and modeling appropriate therapeutic interventions for staffWorking with children and program staff by co-leading milieu activities and co-facilitating groups.Ensuring high quality therapeutic programming and activitiesAssisting clinical staff with the implementation of the treatment plan in the milieuMaintaining good communication with DCF and families.Experience and Skills
EDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or Psychology.Must have a clean and valid driver’s license and three (3) consecutive years of driving experience. Must have the ability to obtain a Public Service License, Medication Administration Certification, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification, American Red Cross First Aid, and CPR Certification.EXPERIENCEThree years supervisory experience in a child welfare or human services position.Knowledge of Child Welfare System, basic child development, and issues related to the effects of abuse and neglect; Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, to communicate with children in a supportive, sympathetic, nurturing manner, to implement behavior management strategies, to be action-oriented in achieving program goals and solving problems, to maintain rationality and professional posture in difficult and stressful situations; Skills in oral and written expression and excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to be a good team player and leader, to demonstrate flexibility in approach to job and others, to be insightful, self-reflecting, and aware of impact on others, to be patient and empathic, to show good judgment in pressured situations.Familiarity, sensitivity, and/or experience working with diverse populations; Bilingual/bicultural skills preferred.Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the abilities to drive a passenger vehicle carrying up to 8 passengers, supervise groups of children, physically escort and restrain agitated children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old, and conduct various therapeutic and socio-recreational activities that involve movement and interaction with children.
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