Healing Center Supervisor

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

Plans schedules assigns supervises reviews and evaluates the activities and staff of assigned homes; reviews and approves assessment treatment and behavioral intervention plans for youth. Ensures the highest possible level of quality services provided to children while supporting a positive working environment for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not allinclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform jobrelated duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific jobrelated knowledge and skills.

• Plans organizes assigns supervises reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff to include house parents and youth care specialists.
• Recommends selection of staff; assist in training of staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
• Assists in planning goals objectives procedures and work standards; provides input into the operations of Foster Homes.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the divisions service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Provides consultations evaluations and inhome visits; provides technical and treatment planning support; schedules and participates in ongoing case review and individual/group meetings.
• Ensures compliance with all licensing regulations contract requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with USDA regulations; monitors meal production records; updates and maintains proper inventory of food items.
• Processes intake and admissions documentation for youth; enters data into system; maintains case files.
• Monitors medical and dental visits; ensures data is entered into system.
• Reviews wellbeing documentation; advocates for youth for placement.
• Completes CANS and SB 107 documentation or other forms required for placement of youth.
• Intake and discharge planning for youth in assigned homes.
• Coordinates intake process and enters all youth information into extendedReach including referrals denials deferred and accepted youth.
• Confers with professional and supervisory staff to coordinate treatment plans and service delivery to youth and families.
• Develops staff schedules to ensure 24hour coverage; organizes and develops plans to utilize parttime support staff and volunteers; responds to emergencies as required.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of accurate records and files; prepares correspondence reports training information and a variety of written materials.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the units service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Represents the organization with dignity integrity and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

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.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Child Development Early Childhood Education Psychology Social Work or a related field; AND two 2 years of professional case management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision including selection work planning organization performance review and evaluation and employee training and discipline.
• Theories and practices of social work ethics child development including principles of behavior management and modification.
• Family and child counseling mediation principles assessment case planning various therapeutic intervention techniques.
• Federal state and local laws related to operations.
• Standard office practices and procedures including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; record keeping principles and practices.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Basic budgetary and accounting policies and practices.
• Correct business English including spelling grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for working with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds where relations may be strained or confrontational.

Skill in:

• Planning organizing supervising reviewing and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Training others in work policies and procedures including the SAMA Program.
• Reviewing and evaluating treatment plans and making constructive recommendations.
• Assessing the behavior of children and families and in assisting staff in developing and implementing effective treatment plans.
• Interpreting applying and explaining applicable laws codes and regulations.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Preparing clear and concise reports correspondence and other written materials.
• Working successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic ethnic and cultural backgrounds in person and over the telephone often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Providing effective supervision counseling and crisis intervention to children ages 018 years within general guidelines.
• Maintaining the safety and security of children and youth.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals objectives and activities.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Nevada drivers license.
• CPR and First Aid certification within six 6 months of date of employment.
• SNHD Health Card.
• Together Facing the Challenge Training Facilitator certification within six 6 months of date of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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

Mobility to work in a home and office setting use standard home appliances and office equipment; drive a motor vehicle in order to transport youth; strength to lift carry children; vision to read printed materials; stamina to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Work is subject to performance under exposure to adverse environmental conditions hazardous chemicals biohazards gases dust noxious odors and extensive travel.