Residential Counselor Supervisor Overnight

Overview

Description

Residential Counselor Supervisor Overnight 11P-7:30A (Behavioral Care Specialist)

Residential Program at a Virtua facility at 1000 Atlantic Avenue Camden

Population: Adolescents

• $56,160
• Benefits include 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts on gym memberships, cell phone packages, hotels, rental cars, computers, amusement parks, theater tickets, and more.

• MUST have a bachelor’s degree.
• MUST have a valid driver’s license.
• MUST have at least a year of direct care experience with youth.
• MUST have at least one year of prior supervisory experience in human services.
• 21 years of age (as stated in education and experience).

Responsible for the direct supervision and leadership of Behavioral Care Specialists working in an Intense Residential Treatment Program on a designated shift. This position provides daily care, supervision, skills training, guidance, encouragement and support for youth, as well as supervising the shift and staff working it.

Reports To: BCS Manager

• Establish supportive, motivational and therapeutic relationships with youth; maintain safety and responsible residential care.
• Daily supervision and awareness of youth locations; supervise daily routines (meals, school, chores, etc.).
• Serve as role model and coach youth in problem solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and independent living skills.
• Read and be familiar with all youth treatment plans; carry out daily living and behavior plans as developed by the treatment team.
• Provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner; participate in trauma-informed care and crisis de-escalation.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries; participate in staff meetings and required trainings; achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Promote a positive community atmosphere; communicate effectively with team and other stakeholders; document thoroughly and timely.
• Ensure facility safety, cleanliness and security; participate in quality improvement activities; follow dress code policies.
• Follow and abide by all program and agency protocols, policies and procedures; meet scheduling needs including agency holidays when required.
• Support constructive youth and family visitation and community involvement.

• Oversee daily operations of BCS staff, including training, orientation and scheduling compliance.
• Provide guidance and supervision to staff implementing treatment plans and leading recreational activities.
• Deliver timely performance feedback and recognition; provide monthly supervision for staff on the supervisor’s shift.
• Coordinate with BCS Manager for annual performance evaluations and corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain a therapeutic milieu through close supervision; resolve problems, mediate conflicts and promote teamwork.
• Ensure groups run on schedule; contribute ideas and run groups as needed; maintain shift documentation.
• Participate in after-hours on-call coverage; serve as an extension of senior management in their absence.
• Communicate concerns to the Program Director; assign and review work; provide leadership to youth and staff.
• Participate in Meeting of the Minds weekly; participate in program meetings and quality initiatives.
• Assist with daily facility maintenance inspections.

• Be familiar with co-worker roles to initiate internal referrals as needed (nurse, clinician, principal, etc.).
• Assigned to mandatory extra shifts when needed and may take on special tasks (ordering supplies, shopping, fire drills, errands, etc.).
• Aid in training of new employees; drive program vehicles as requested.

• Handle with Care Bi-Annually
• All Training Academy classes and ongoing training as developed

• As assigned