LIFESET SUPERVISOR - YOUTH PROGRAM

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “ Best Place to Work ”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Job Title: LIFESET Supervisor

Program: LIFESET

location: Office 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms River New Jersey

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $67,125.00

Why This Opportunity Stands Out: This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while leading a dedicated team committed to helping youth build skills, confidence, and independence. You'll play a key role in program growth, staff development, and ensuring exceptional outcomes for the individuals we serve.

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field preferred; Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of social services experience required.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with a proven ability to lead diverse teams, inspire staff, and drive high-quality service delivery.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a track record of effectively managing priorities, overseeing multiple responsibilities, and ensuring timely follow-through.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and managing staff while fostering a positive and accountable team culture.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle when an agency vehicle is not available.

Job Description/Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for managing the team and supervising the Specialists in their day-to-day implementation of LifeSet, a model to address the needs of young people who are transitioning out of care and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood, specifically obtaining and maintaining safe and suitable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining employment, building a support system.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of 5 Specialists who service three counties,
• Responsible for hiring staff, and performance management of Specialists, offers opportunities for

  professional development and training.

• Conducts weekly case review and facilitation of the group supervision process

• Oversees service plan development and ensures case progress.

Competencies

• Demonstrates ability to practice all job requirements on an accurate, timely basis and on a regular basis by
• (1) Producing required work assignments in an accurate and prompt manner.
• (2) Performing job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• (3) Observing appropriate boundaries with clients and maintaining professional conduct with clients, co-workers and supervisor(s).
• (4) Seeking supervision in an appropriate and professional manner.
• (5) Attending all scheduled meetings as required.
• (6) Meeting relevant continuing education requirements.
• (7) Performing all other duties as assigned;
• Demonstrates flexibility to work in the field and office within the 4 assigned counties.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality in department’s daily operations by ensuring that confidentiality guidelines are met in the daily interaction between staff, clients, visitors, students, volunteers and vendors. Review of confidentiality with staff and immediately reports breaches in confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate staff’s productivity and performance and address/documents deficits as needed. Accurately completes performance appraisals on a timely basis for all assigned staff.
• Demonstrates ability to ensure department/program complies with agency policies and procedures and demonstrates the ability to understand department standards to ensure continued quality assurance and management, safety regulations and staff development and retention.

Qualifications

• Education - Master’s degree in field of social work, psychology or other directly related human services field with experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years of experience in social
  services required.
• Experience - Supervisory experience and strong leadership skills with proven success leading with vision, managing diverse teams, and having a record of intensity in delivering services is required.
• License - Valid NJ Driver’s License withaccess to a personal vehicle.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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