• Direct Care Supervisor, NC

    ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC • Boomer, NC 28606

    Job #2713745755

  • Position Concept

    Responsible for the supervision and training of Youth Counselor/Teachers within groups to establish a balanced therapeutic and educational program. Also, responsible for the awareness of the program operation and is ready to assume any duties or responsibilities necessary to ensure successful operation of the group or program.

    Essential Functions

    • Supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of Youth Counselor/Teacher and Senior Youth Counselor/Teacher subordinates and be considered within client/staff ratio as needed.

    • Interview and select applicants for Youth Counselor/Teacher positions in collaboration with immediate supervisor.

    • Ensure that group schedule and program activities are appropriate and reflect both educational and therapeutic content and are accomplished in a productive manner that instills a sense of accomplishment within each individual.

    • Contribute to the educational development of clients; Duties include, but not limited to teaching elective courses, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing to impart knowledge on variety of subjects and activities at program.

    • Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school each day. Monitor youth behavior and ensure environment is conducive to learning.

    • Submit elective course assessments as scheduled on all individuals ensuring documents and communication is shared with the Education Administrator/Coordinator.

    • Assist in the maintenance of a therapeutic working relationship between the direct care staff and education staff.

    • Coordinate and oversee ongoing Youth Counselor/Teacher training plan. Ensure documentation and training files are properly maintained.

    • Supervise the development of and the implementation of chores, and sanitation procedures.

    • Supervise the periodic client clothing inventory and arrange for the clothing needs to be met either by the client families or Eckerd program.

    • Conduct safety checks to ensure safe surroundings for youth and staff at the program at frequency defined by Leadership Team.

    • Inspect and inventory program equipment and materials at a designated time frame and arrange for its repair or replacement as indicated to ensure its serviceability.

    • Supervise therapeutic outings (day, extended) and ensure planning and preparation.

    • Ensure execution of evidenced based models by Youth Counselor/Teachers.

    • Demonstrate both sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences within the client and staff population.

    • Ensure timely, accurate and complete documentation of all incidents and restraint events.

    • May oversee in the self-administration of medications required by youth in care pursuant to Eckerd policy on Medication Administration.

    Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To

    • Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth and staff.

    • Participate in ongoing in-service training and development activities as required.

    • Report any acts, incidents or conditions that may be harmful to the operation of the program.

    • Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per Eckerd policy and state guidelines.

    • Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

    Position Specifications

    Education:

    Master’s degree, from an accredited College or University, in a social or human service field or a Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University, in a social or human service field with at least two years’ experience working with youth is required.

    Experience:

    Must be 21 years of age or older. Experience with an at-risk youth population and one year of supervisory experience is required.

    Skills:

    Analytical, communication, interpersonal skills. Knowledge of management/behavior theory, problems of delinquent youth and group dynamics.

    Other:

    Must meet state criminal background check requirements.

    Travel:

    Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Valid and appropriate driver’s license or state identification is required. Position may require incumbent to drive. Employee must obtain valid driver’s license or state identification in the state in which they are employed within 90 days of hire.

    Physical Demands:

    Ability to travel about property, through wilderness terrain. Must be able to pass evaluation of crisis intervention/physical restraint techniques and written certification exam, and use approved techniques as needed. Must be able to participate in aquatic activities. Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time. Constant exposure to outdoors and/or weather conditions. Must have near and far visual acuity, any deficiencies of which must be able to be mitigated with corrective lenses. Responsible for the overall supervision and safety of clients. Supervision may include shift work. Ability to frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds. Ability to transport clients and staff. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the appropriate state and to the extent that data is attainable under federal law.

    *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

    Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request:

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    Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.




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