Youth Advocate Supervisor -Weekend-Swing

Description

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, staff will assist with program planning, implementing, and evaluating services. Provides direct supervision of Youth Advocates and Youth Advocate Assistants. Leads the direct care team in guiding the residential routine, providing supervision and behavior intervention with youth, and managing the activities of daily living. Work with Clinical Team to ensure behavior management is addressed and monitor the implementation of the recreational and behavioral schedule by program staff. Provides administrative support necessary for the operation of the program. Works cooperatively with the Program Manager to ensure administrative tasks are completed timely and accurately. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision (Staff Management & Development) 

Supervise Youth Advocate/Youth Advocate Assistants 

• Evaluate and develop Youth Advocate and Youth Advocate Assistant staff. Provide regular individual and team supervision. Conduct regular observation and coaching.
• Oversee program implementation by Youth Advocate staff to ensure quality   standards.
• Manage and conduct training sessions for Youth Advocates.
• Develop shift schedules and approve all staff timesheet activities.
• Participate in and manage the on-call rotation program. 

Direct Service (Resident Interaction & Care) 

Hands-on support, behavioral intervention, and daily resident life. 

• Provide active supervision of residents.
• Provide behavior management, de-escalation, and passive restraint techniques when      necessary.
• Supervise residents through daily routines using Behavioral Modification practices.
• Counsel residents on life skills, social interaction, self-care, and personal  hygiene.
• Supervise and assist residents with the self-administration of medications.
• Drive residents to court, professional appointments, and community activities.
• Guide resident involvement in recreational and creative arts therapy.

Administration (Documentation & Logistics) 

• Maintain timely documentation in accordance with state and accreditation requirements, including supervisory documentation, training record,  program records, and resident records.
• Manage youth supplies and inventory.
• Manage bed check reports.
• Compile statistics on resident performance and behavior for supporting documentation.
• Manage the Communication Log and extract calendar appointments for shift updates.
• Serve on staff committees and maintain strict confidentiality and productivity standards. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with experience in residential care, preferred.  Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. 
• Minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents required without Associate’s degree or higher.  Experience working with adolescents required. 

Work Schedule: 

Weekend/Swing Shift Schedule

-shift coverage.

· Hours: 40 hours per week

· Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; o Position summary: This full-time supervisory position provides a combination of weekend daytime and weekday swing ff Thursday and Friday

· Week 2: Sunday, Monday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; off Thursday and Saturday

· Availability required: Weekends, daytime hours, and evening hours

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Demonstrates high cultural competency and sensitivity when engaging with diverse populations.

· Maintains current certifications in Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention.

· Proven background in counseling, with a specialized focus on adolescent populations.

· Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity is highly desirable.

· Skilled at fostering collaborative and productive professional relationships with team members.

· Exhibits exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

· Proven track record of working autonomously with a high degree of precision.

· Possesses a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record consistent with agency standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds (client restraint).

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