What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co Supervisor - Potter's House position at Adelbrook Inc?
Job Summary: The Co-Supervisor is responsible for planning and executing daily activities for and monitoring the care of residents in the Therapeutic Group Home. S/he oversees the work of Direct Care Counselors and works with the other Co-Supervisor to ensure weekly staff coverage. The Co-Supervisor will assume responsibilities of the other Co-Supervisor in her/his absence. Working with the Program Director and the Clinician, the Co-Supervisors ensure development and maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment-focused therapeutic programming. This is a non-exempt, full-time position that reports to the Program Director. The Co-Supervisor’s schedule may include mandatory overtime and shifts on Saturdays and/or Sundays and will include shared on-call responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. With members of the treatment team, develops and monitors a therapeutic milieu conducive to the development and progress of all female residents.
2. With members of the treatment team, designs a comprehensive treatment plan for each of the residents.
3. Schedules monthly staff coverage with the other Co-Supervisor. Submits monthly schedule two weeks in advance to the Program Director for approval.
4. Flexes own work time to cover both first and second shift and fulfills mandatory overtime to provide required coverage.
5. Manages overtime of employees and adheres to the policy approval process of excessive overtime.
6. Works with Co-Supervisor to provide bi-weekly, documented supervision for direct care staff. Monitors interactions between direct care staff and residents. Provides on-going and annual performance evaluation of Direct Care Counselors.
7. Ensures implementation of Group Home policy and procedures, provides supervision of youth (as defined in DCF contract), and assists Direct Care Counselors in crises using the therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.
8. With the other Co-Supervisor, shares 24/7 on-call coverage, related to daily operations, including staffing (this does not include Clinical on-call coverage). Reports any staffing changes to Program Director for approval.
9. Meets bi-weekly with Program Director for supervision. Attends and participates in treatment and staff meetings. Reports daily to the Program Director regarding daily activities of residents and daily operations of the home.
10. Collaborates with other co-supervisor, completes monthly activity schedule, menu planning (with nursing approval), and financial auditing for the individuals who reside in the home.
11. Responsibilities to include all Direct Care Counselor job descriptors in addition to co-supervisor responsibilities.
12. Maintains per diem list for use in house.
13. Maintains training records and compliance for all employees in house.
14. With Program Director, interviews candidates for vacant positions.
15. Is an exemplary role model for youth and other employees.
16. Writes reports and performs other duties as requested by the Program Director, Nurse, Clinician and other administrative staff.
17. It is important to note that a Co-Supervisor works for the TGH department as a whole and may be required to work at another TGH house at any time.
18. Will participate and cooperate with any agency investigation as asked.
19. Performs mandatory unannounced pop-ins as required by Chief Operating Officer.
Education, Experience and Other Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess a BS/BA degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work or another human services field and have at least two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents, particularly females. At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
The incumbent must know and be able to apply the agency’s trauma-informed treatment philosophy and be able to obtain and maintain certification in PMT, CPR, First Aid and DCF Medication Administration, along with other agency required annual trainings. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurance coverage through the agency’s insurance carrier must be maintained. The ability to work with and supervise the activities of residents and other employees from diverse ethnic, educational, religious and economic backgrounds is requisite.
