What are the responsibilities and job description for the Halfway House Supervisor position at Human Services, Inc.?
Position Title : Forensic Halfway House Supervisor
Human Services, Inc. is a recovery driven community mental health center that has been serving the Chester County community for more than 50 years. Human Services, Inc. is committed to providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, outpatient therapy, psychiatric day rehabilitation and residential treatment of people with serious and persistent mental illness.
Human Services, Inc.'s Mission is to provide the highest quality of treatment that is most responsive to the needs of the individual in the most appropriate and least intrusive manner.
Status of Position: Full-time, non-exempt.
The Halfway House Supervisor is responsible for:
- Managing the daily operations of an 8-bed Forensic Halfway House in West Chester, PA.
- Professionally engaging with the residents and staff who live and work in the facility.
- Coaching residents and staff in the principles of recovery.
- Assuring the health, safety and well-being of all residents.
- Providing supervision to all Residential Counselors
- Developing the program work schedule within the budgeted hours and in compliance with the mandated staffing ratios.
- Monitoring the quality of the service delivery to the individuals being supported in the home.
- Assuring each person is being offered a well-balanced diet.
- Managing all physical site and company vehicle maintenance issues to the appropriate persons.
- Assuring reported maintenance issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Facilitate monthly team meetings.
- Assist each individual in managing their personal funds.
- Collaborating with different outside agencies including county probation and parole agents.
- Respond to emergency situations either by phone or in person as they arise.
- Other duties as assigned by the Residential Program Manager or Director of Adult and Homeless Support Services.
The following clearances are required: FBI/Child Abuse History/PA Criminal History/PA Driver’s License. Employees must maintain a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years mental health experience is required or an Associate’s Degree and 1 year of mental health experience.
- Have a thorough knowledge of recovery and wellness philosophy.
- Have a working knowledge of issues faced by those who experience serious mental illness.
- Have strong managerial, organizational and time management skills.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish positive working relationships with staff, community partners and the individuals you work with.
- Relate positively with colleagues and representatives of other agencies.
- Have the ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences.
- Must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
