What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Unit Supervisor position at Bethany Christian Services?
Requisition #: req14732
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values: we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.
As an Assistant Unit Supervisor, you will be primarily responsible for working with the Unit Supervisor to ensure quality youth services are provided. This individual will also be responsible for serving as an administrative worker and a youth counselor.
This position will ensure that residents' developmental needs are met in a safe and supportive environment, enhance their ability to meet treatment goals, tutor for educational growth, and supervise their safety and the community's at large.
This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values: we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.
As an Assistant Unit Supervisor, you will be primarily responsible for working with the Unit Supervisor to ensure quality youth services are provided. This individual will also be responsible for serving as an administrative worker and a youth counselor.
This position will ensure that residents' developmental needs are met in a safe and supportive environment, enhance their ability to meet treatment goals, tutor for educational growth, and supervise their safety and the community's at large.
This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the Unit Supervisor in their absence;
- Assist the Unit Supervisor in monitoring shift coverage and scheduling shifts as needed;
- Serve as a shift supervisor during all shifts worked;
- Model effective youth counseling skills and promote team development;
- Serve as a consultant to staff related to treatment team decisions, interventions, and program and policy issues;
- Provide clarity, guidance, and support to Youth Specialist, as needed;
- Attend weekly meetings with the Unit Supervisor to discuss job performance and administrative issues or concerns;
- Successfully on-board new employees by serving as a trainer, as well as scheduling and facilitating training for new Youth Specialist to ensure clear understanding of observation shifts, program rules and procedures;
- Provide monthly training updates for Youth Specialist to remind staff of training requirements, expectations, expiration dates and training acquired to date;
- Serve as life skills planner and facilitator to aide in development of resident's specific interpersonal and social skills;
- Schedule outings and events in collaboration with the Activity Specialist, such as church and dinner;
- Effectively facilitate house meetings on assigned shifts;
- Coordinate unit inventory for clothing for new arrivals, new and current resident hygiene, cleaning supplies, food every other day and weekend;
- Complete and coordinate documentation and maintenance for vans assigned to residential;
- Perform necessary maintenance of unit;
- Administer the petty cash and/or points allowance for the residents;
- Coordinate work assignment, phone calls, and laundry time for new and currents residents;
- Attend and actively participate on program committees and in meetings related to leadership, residential supervisor, training committee, policy review committee, and the program development committee;
- May be required to work nights, weekend and holidays;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
- Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
- Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
- Demonstrated temperament to work and care for special needs youth in a residential setting;
- Possess an ability to serve as positive role model;
- Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others;
- Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
- Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
- Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
- Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
- Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
- Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
- Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seeking an exemption;
- Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment.
