Riverview School is an independent coeducational boarding/day school providing a caring community and learning environment for adolescents and young adults with complex language learning and cognitive disabilities. We are looking for a dynamic dedicated Residential Staff Supervisor to join our team. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on adolescents lives by providing leadership and direct supervision to residential staff while promoting a safe studentcentered atmosphere.Main Function:As a Residential Staff Supervisor you will be responsible for overseeing residential staff ensuring consistent fair and proactive management of dormitories. You will work closely with staff to implement therapeutic routines and individualized approaches for our students focusing on promoting adolescent normalization fostering independent living skills and meeting the individual learning and social needs of our students.Essential Job Functions:Supervise and provide ongoing training and mentorship to residential staff with particular focus on assigned dormitories.Promote a positive studentoriented style emphasizing consistency fairness and clear expectations in all interactions with staff and students.Ensure that residential staff are effectively supporting student safety meeting needs managing behavior and creating a supportive structured environment.Emphasize the use of positive reinforcement and proactive strategies for student management helping staff feel supported and successful.Act as a reliable flexible leader supervising dormitories and assisting other departments as needed.Maintain timely and confidential communication in all aspects of the role.Conduct oneself in a professional and civil manner at all times following the in loco parentis philosophy.Utilize Riverview technology and commonly used programs (Veracross Google Docs Word Excel etc. proficiently.Collaborate with Advisors Administration Head Teachers and other teams in meetings including I.E.P.s SPMs and TPMs ensuring effective communication problemsolving and followthrough on action plans.Hold regular supervision meetings (at least monthly) with assigned staff and conduct dormitory observations to provide feedback and support.Candidate Requirements:A Bachelors degree in Human Services or a related field or 3 years of experience in special education or a residential setting.Prior experience providing staff supervision individualized or smallgroup instruction and working with adolescents with special education needs.A proactive leadershipdriven style with a strong focus on building team dynamics clear communication and fostering an environment where staff and students thrive.A current valid drivers license with ability to drive students as necessarySuitable background check: CORI SORI DCF and fingerprinting required.Legal authorization to work in the US
Required Experience:
Manager
Residential Supervisor
