Description:
Job Title: Parent/Baby Program Supervisor
Department & Division: Campus Programs
Reports To: Campus Program Coordinator
Beginning Pay Range: $52- $59,000
Classification: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children and families through a comprehensive continuum of care, including, but not limited to; counseling, family preservation, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. Guided by the belief that children thrive best with their families whenever safety can be ensured, the organization delivers compassionate, evidence-based services designed to promote healing, stability, and long-term success. Primarily serving children, youth, and families in the greater Grand Rapids area, with select programs reaching communities across Michigan, D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is committed to creating brighter futures through prevention, intervention, and lifelong support. Rooted in dignity, equity, and belonging, the organization is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment where all children, all families, and all individuals are valued, supported, and empowered.
Mission Statement: To help children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy, and support.
Vision: A safe, nurturing home for every child, a supportive community for every family.
Values:
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Exceptional Service: Client-focused and teaming at the center of our work.
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Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion: All are welcomed, valued, and belong.
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Excellence: Ongoing commitment to learning and improvement.
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Integrity: Responsibility and ownership of our actions and results.
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Creativity: Imagination, innovation, and intelligent risk taking.
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Passion: Relentless positive energy toward our mission and vision.
Sanctuary & Culture Commitments:
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Nonviolence: Maintaining safety for all members of the community.
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Emotional Intelligence: Managing emotions so we don’t hurt ourselves or others.
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Social Learning: Together we accomplish more, we care for one another.
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Democracy: Everyone has a voice, not necessarily a vote.
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Open Communication: Respecting and sharing ideas of our team.
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Social Responsibility: Say what you mean, don’t be mean when you say it.
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Growth & Change: Creating hope for ourselves and the people we serve.
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Cultural Humility: We approach difference with openness, curiosity, and an ongoing commitment to learning.?
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Trauma-Responsive Practices: We recognize the impact of trauma and work to minimize harm, promote agency and support healing.?
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Identity Safety: We honor and respect the intersecting identities people hold, and we work to prevent identity-harm or discrimination.?
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Anti-Racism: We work actively to recognize and interrupt bias, discrimination, and systemic inequities in our work and interactions.?
Position Summary:
The Parent/Baby Program Supervisor is responsible for supervising Youth Development Specialists (YDS) and overseeing the implementation and ongoing daily activities in the Parent/Baby residential program. This position will develop and cultivate a robust community partnership function where parenting youth have opportunities for frequent engagement with external programs to ensure ongoing support in their parenting journey once they discharge from the program. Program Supervisors support staff in keeping youth (and their children) physically and emotionally safe while providing exceptional service according to established plans and regulatory standards. Program Supervisors ensure the Youth Development Specialists are engaging in activities and furthering the impact of treatment goals, specifically ensuring youth and their children experience opportunities for community engagement. This role requires an ability to develop therapeutic relationships with youth, engage and support staff, and partner with internal and external colleagues. This position also requires the ability to be flexible in scheduling and provide on-call crisis support.
Essential Responsibilities
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Direct supervision of YDS including regular performance management, individual supervision, and coaching in accordance with established Agency policies and practice.
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Ensure all documentation and paperwork is accurately completed
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Support onboarding and training of youth development specialists
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Coach and model Sanctuary with daily tasks, program development, and staff/youth engagement.
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Ensure medications are accurately distributed in accordance with DABSJ policies and procedures.
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Ability to be available for on-call duties.
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Model and coach de-escalation and coping skills for Youth Development Specialists.
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Ensure restrictive interventions are done according to agency and state policies, practices, and procedures.
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Attend all required meetings.
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Facilitate a therapeutic environment that focuses on the youth’s treatment plan using a trauma-responsive approach.
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Provide program leadership for staff.
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Facilitate a culture of exceptional client care which meets or exceeds contract, licensing, and accreditation standards.
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Provide coaching and leadership for development specialists including strategies that build capacity to respond effectively to the needs of the youth.
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Participate in interviewing youth development specialist candidates.
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Develop and maintain a working knowledge and understanding of all relevant contract, accreditation, and regulatory standards and ensure the work of development specialists meets those standards.
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Cultivate community partnerships with other youth serving organizations, with specific emphasis on programs tailored to parenting youth.
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
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Perform other Agency responsibilities as set forth in Agency personnel policies as amended.
Supervision Received: General Direction - Plans and arranges own work. Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish assigned objectives.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Basic supervision - Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for team members; ensuring the quality and quantity of work. Provides recommendations and feedback on employee life-cycle activities including hiring, training, promotions, perform
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in relevant Human Services field.
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2 years of experience providing direct care in a Child Caring Institution.
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Demonstrated skills in program development, preferably in a human service organization.
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Experience in cultivating community partnerships and cross-organization collaborative projects.
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Demonstrated understanding of the strengths, needs, challenges, and resilience of children, youth, and families.
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Demonstrated experience or ability to work with school, court, behavioral health, and child welfare partners.
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Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a rapidly changing, fast paced, high intensity environment.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the program.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic competence in computer use and electronic case management and clinical record systems.
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Valid driver’s license, good driving record and adequate insurance with a reliable vehicle available.
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Demonstrated cultural awareness to the diversity of client’s socioeconomic and cultural experiences with the ability to establish meaningful relationships with people from various cultures.
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Satisfactorily meet background screening standards.
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Positive acceptance of supervision to learn and be trained in job-related functions.
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Become familiar with and follow the code of ethics and agree to abide by the related Agency standards.
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Commitment to the Agency’s mission, philosophy, and values.
Core Competencies
- Communication: Ability to effectively receive and express ideas, both written and verbal; using clear and concise vocabulary and active listening skills. Ability to communicate with small and large groups and ability to communicate with all.
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Planning and Organizing: Ability to set priorities and allocate resources properly in order to effectively achieve work responsibilities and objectives.
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Teamwork: Effectively interacts with people by being able to share and receive information that supports team goals.
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Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide others to ensure performance in accordance with clear expectations and goals; providing timely guidance and feedback.
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Integrity: Ability to adhere to organization policies and procedures, acting in a fair and just manner while maintaining confidentiality.
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DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.
DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.
This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment status.
