Residential Care Supervisor - Harmony Haven
Residential Care Supervisor - Harmony Haven
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riversides Department of Public Social Services Childrens Services Division is hiring multiple Residential Care Supervisors. These positions will be assigned to Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) in Beaumont.
Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center is a 24hour facility; therefore some schedules may require incumbents to work evenings overnights and/or weekends. Potential shifts include but are not limited to: 2:00 PM 1:00 AM (MondayThursday) 9:00 PM 8:00 AM (MondayThursday) and 7:00 AM 8:00 PM (FridaySunday) along with a floating fourhour shift during the week to be scheduled in coordination with the employee and supervisor.
All applicants for positions at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services. Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within Harmony Haven but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.
The Residential Care Supervisor will supervise coach and mentor a team of Social Services and support staff. The incumbent will plan direct and coordinate program activities that provide transitional shelter care and supervision to children and youth aged birth to 17 who are in protective custody and awaiting placement in a residential setting at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center. The incumbent in this position will specifically support the transitional period from daytime activities to nighttime activities. This will include but is not limited to ensuring children take their medication making sure they go to bed and are ready to attend school the following morning and ensuring there is sufficient staff coverage. This position will require the incumbent to interact with the children and youth at the facility. Lastly the incumbent will attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned.
The most competitive candidates will have previous experience working in congregate care group homes and/or behavioral health settings. Additionally the department seeks candidates with extensive social work experience in childrens services and programs. Previous experience as a Wrap Coach is highly desirable. A Wrap Coach is a professional who provides coaching or guidance to individuals involved in wraparound services. Wraparound services are a comprehensive holistic approach to caring for individuals with complex needs often involving multiple service providers and community resources.
MEET THE TEAM!The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with communitybased organizations to serve the needs of the community. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan schedule supervise and coordinate the activities of staff who are assigned 24hour care and supervision of children and youth.
Assign review and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; plan and/or conduct orientation programs for new employees and train staff.
Plan and coordinate programs with social workers and other Residential Care Supervisors to meet the needs of dependent children.
Review case histories of newly admitted children and youth with Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center or its partners to identify complex care needs.
Assist in the development of daily living plans for children and youth.
Intervene and/or respond to critical incidents and emergency situations.
Participate and assist in deescalation and emergency handson techniques.
Plan recreational activities and arrange for field trips or outings.
Participate and assist in life saving measures such as First Aid Narcan and Defibrillator.
Ensure adequate supply of children and youths food supplies and clothing.
Arrange for children and youths appointments medical needs visitations and passes.
Review and evaluate the accuracy and thoroughness of logs and records special incident reports and other pertinent reports.
Provide consultation to staff on complex care needs.
Serve as liaison between Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center staff and other members of a multidisciplinary team.
Ensure a safe environment for children youth and staff and elevate concerns to leadership team.
May transport and/or accompany individual and groups of children and youth to appointments or on field trips outside the facility.
Provide responsive highquality service to County employees representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate complete and uptodate information in a courteous efficient and timely manner.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human services counseling or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Two years of direct care services in a public or private social services agency performing duties equivalent to a Residential Care Social Worker.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human services counseling or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Two years of case planning/case management experience in a public or private social services agency performing duties equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner III.
OPTION III
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human services counseling or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Three years of performing duties equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II.
OPTION IV
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human services counseling or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Three years of direct care services performing duties equivalent to a Residential Care Worker.
OPTION V
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human services counseling or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Two years of performing duties equivalent to a social worker and/or case manager in a hospital or healthcare setting or direct care services.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Basic public social service programs at the state and local level; basic principles of public assistance policies laws rules and regulations governing public social services agencies; current issues in the field of social services; behavioral patterns of the disadvantaged; cultural and ethnic attitudes towards community and social services; basic principles of interviewing and problemsolving methods; principles and techniques of supervision and training; basic dynamics of child development; behavior patterns of disturbed children and youth; state and County rules and regulations governing emergency child care facilities; community Care Licensing regulations.
Ability to: Work effectively with a wide variety of agencies organizations and individuals; interview evaluate children and youth and recognize the relevant and significant factors pertaining to their needs; implement basic social service plans and monitor children and youths progress toward established goals; understand and evaluate basic psychological cultural and social factors affecting behavioral patterns; explain department procedures; interpret agency programs and policies to individuals agencies and organizations; read and interpret information obtained from computers microfilms and written documents; obtain information in a nonintrusive but persuasive manner; interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel. Mileage reimbursement is available when using a personal vehicle for County business.
Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center is a 24hour facility and incumbents will be required to participate in a mandatory overnights overtime holiday and oncall schedule.
First Aid and CPR certifications are required within one month of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
In addition 24 hours of initial training and other department training is required per Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standard.
Per California Health and Safety Code (HSC) 1562 must be at least 21 years of age.
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Danilo Lozano at with any questions regarding this recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
