Fill In Supervisor

POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision and support to the Shelter youth/child care staff on a given shift.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct supervision of the Mental Health Technicians with on-site verbal and written guidance and corrections, where needed
• Visible and accessible to all Mental Health Technicians during shift
• Ability to determine staff to client ratio and assign client groups to individual Mental Health Technicians
• Assigns specific duties to Mental Health Technicians (varies on each shift) and ensures that duties are completed
• Reviews shift activity schedule for any changes and/or additions. Makes transportation arrangements, as needed
• Reviews, maintains and updates the daily logbook with pertinent client information.
• Ensures all nursing directives are followed (sick charts, stool specs, infant care sheets, etc.)
• Notes and recommends solutions to any staffing concerns, behavioral problems and/or shift difficulties and notifies administration of concerns and gives input for solutions
• Communicates all necessary information to Program Manager
• Performs walk-through prior to the start of shift and communicates concerns with previous shift supervisor
• Conducts a shift change meeting with assigned staff to address concerns 
• Provides direction and guidance to volunteers
• Ensures that all admissions are completed properly and that the admission medical is completed as soon as possible ( if Nurse if not available)
• Communicates and documents all necessary information related to clients to their individual therapist
• Communicates and notifies the On-Call Administrator of all non-routine incidents
• Ensures that the Shelter is clean and organized throughout the course of their shift
• Ensures that all reports are correct, complete and turned-in signed at the end of the shift
• Completes probationary and annual evaluations on time
• Assist Office Manager with preparing staffing schedules
• Responsible for dispensing meds to clients when nurse is not available
• Assist in preparing client’s meals
• Attends and participates in agency meetings including treatment plans

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Associates Degree in Social Work or related field, required 
• Two (2) years supervisory experience required
• Minimum three (3) years experience with at risk children/teens
• At least 23 years of age 
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid and TCI
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Ability to work outdoors in various temperature
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds; ability to accept individuals of a different philosophy, culture, or socio-economic background
• Must pass level 2 background clearance and drug test
• Ability to work flexible schedule and shifts as necessary

SKILLS:

• Adaptability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Understanding of child abuse and neglect
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to intervene decisively when necessary to protect residents
• Ability to work in and promote team environment
• Ability to handle emergencies and life threatening situations effectively
• Good verbal and written communication skills including proper telephone etiquette
• Ability to transport children
• Ability to set appropriate boundaries and limits with residents and staff