Program Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the residential homes' activities and care. Supervisor will assist in coordination of care, staffing patterns, budgets, and environments that support the treatment philosophy. Supervisor will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the best care possible for the children and families in the program. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate professionalism, effective conflict resolution skills, and time management skills at all times. Must support the establishment and maintenance of trauma-informed, evidence-based, and data driven practices as VGH evolves as a learning organization.
CHILD TREATMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Must adhere to the Agency philosophy and mission statement
In collaboration with treatment team, develop specific treatment goals for each child. Attend and/or lead treatment team meetings and coordinate care with members of child's team.
Develop, write, update, and implement treatment plans, monthly progress summaries, utilize assessment tools and oversee the implementation of the relationship-based philosophy in collaboration with Therapist and Clinical Manager.
Develop specific treatment objectives for the house in relation to the overall treatment goals as it relates to discharge planning and returning to family, school, and community.
Communicate with each child their goals and objectives in conjunction with their treatment plan.
Ensure child's needs for special services are addressed with the Treatment Team and Clinical Manager.
Develop uniform, quality group experiences within the residential program
Observe children to detect indication of problems in physical and mental behavior
Assist in the coordination of all children visits with the client's assigned Clinical Manager
Participate and document weekly treatment team meetings
Represent the house in all appropriate meetings as basic treatment goals are developed with the child, family, referring agencies in order to re-evaluate, revise, and/or update during the child's time in residential care.
Assist in the establishment of individual crisis management plans for each child in their unit with documented plan made available to a treatment team staff within ten days of admission
Work with Clinical manager and Operation Director on annual budget to reduce costs and spending as appropriate.
Collect, organize, and analyze information about children through records, tests, interviews, and professional resources to evaluate their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for vocational and educational planning.
- The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this job description. The contents of this job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an employee assigned to this job description.
Responsible for revising plan of care and scheduling case conferences
Be accessible to children in crisis
Oversee house activities
Must actively participate in daily milieu
Teaches and models independent living skills as it relates to the client population in accordance with the 5 programmatic principles
Responsible for scheduling the child's admission and discharge dates in conjunction with Admissions and Clinical Manager
Attend and lead team meetings to keep staff appraised of work with individual cases.
Understand the cultural diversity of children and team members to better serve our children.
Ability to develop mutually respectful relationships with our children and their families.
Ability to appropriately intervene to meet the needs of our children and their families and to help our children and their family members gain the skills and confidence to address issues and problems as they take place
EMPLOYEE & HOUSE SUPERVISION
Review applications and participate in screening of applicants
Employ and supervise direct care staff members ensuring that supervision and training is appropriately documented to remain in compliance with state mental health policy and competency requirements
Train and develop staff members in program philosophy including continuous expression of the value of structure, engagement, nurture, and challenge.
Set staff goals and objectives and review and evaluate job performances
Determine work procedures and mange house schedules in conjunction with Lead Direct Care Staff and Clinical Manager
Maintain work relations and resolve grievances
Expected to maintain professionalism and act with integrity to protect the interests and reputation of VGH.
Provide clinical supervision to direct care staff and carry our personnel action when necessary
Actively communicate the needs of the house with other departments within the agency. Communicate with external agencies and personnel as needed.
Oversee the physical condition of the house in collaboration in conjunction with Operations Director
Professionally carry out duties assigned by the Clinical Manager and Operations Director
Coordinate training and on-the-job shadowing activities for new hires
Transport children in agency vehicles off campus
POSITION SPECIFICATION AND EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field with a minimum of four years of supervisor experience in a child mental health setting preferred. QP (Qualified Professional) credential is required for this position. Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. AP (Associate Professional) credentials with experience will also be considered for this role.
- The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this job description. The contents of this job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an employee assigned to this job description.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Will frequently perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs and lifting individuals, which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility. In addition, there may be occasional interactions with hostile individuals and incumbents may be subjected to physical and verbal abuse while restraining children and adolescents.
The employee must maintain sufficient emotional control, physical agility and stamina to intervene with violent, unruly, or uncooperative children and adolescents and must be able to exert the minimum necessary strength to restrain and subdue the youth. The employee must be agile enough to control and rapidly extricate him/herself and children and adolescents from buildings in case of an emergency. The employee must be capable of running a distance as required in the apprehension of a fleeing youth. Persons with any medical problems such as joint problems, obesity, arthritis or cardiopulmonary conditions where it would be unwise or not possible to engage in moderate physical exertion should not be considered.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Spring Lake, NC 28390 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Spring Lake, NC 28390: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
