Unit Supervisor

Description

Salary: $55,000-$69,000 (Depending on Education/Experience) 

Schedule: Varied shift schedule that includes evening and weekend coverage. 

Position Overview: 

The Unit Supervisor plays a vital role in ensuring the effective operation of our psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for children (ages 4-14) who have experienced trauma and present with emotional and behavioral needs. This position is responsible for staff supervision, scheduling, program implementation, and team collaboration to ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for clients.  

By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:

Leadership & Staff Management 

• Ensure staff fulfill the residential milieu and maintain a therapeutic environment aligned with trauma-informed care principles. 
• Oversee staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage while maintaining compliance with staffing ratios. 
• Supervise, coach, and support residential staff in managing challenging behaviors and implementing interventions. 
• Lead team meetings to enhance communication, problem-solving, and coordination among residential staff. 
• Facilitate team-building efforts to promote a positive work culture and improve staff retention. 

Program & Client Care Coordination 

• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and educational departments to ensure comprehensive care planning for clients. 
• Monitor staff adherence to policies, procedures, and trauma-informed care practices to maintain a safe and structured environment. 
• Provide hands-on support on the floor, modeling best practices in crisis management and de-escalation. 
• On-call responsibilities for restraint support and crisis intervention, ensuring staff have guidance during escalated situations. 

Hiring, Training & Professional Development 

• Lead screening, interviewing, and hiring processes for residential staff. 
• Oversee new employee orientation and training, ensuring staff understand their roles and responsibilities. 
• Provide ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance staff competency in trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and crisis de-escalation. 

Quality Improvement & Data Tracking 

• Track and analyze key program metrics, such as restraints, incident reports, staff performance, and client progress. 
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness and client outcomes. 
• Ensure policy adherence and recommend improvements based on program needs and best practices. 

What We’ll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate.
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field. 

Experience/Licensure:

• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate (or ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of employment)
• Medication Certification
• Experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs. 
• Ability to work a varied shift schedule including weekend and evening hours. 

Preferred: 

• Supervisory experience in a residential, behavioral health, or child welfare setting. 
• Experience in trauma-informed care and behavioral interventions. 
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Residential environment focused on care of children with behavioral issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate to the child and other staff. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us in providing life-changing support for children and families. Apply today and help us build a brighter future—one child at a time.

Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Salary : $55,000 - $69,000