Home Supervisor - Extensions

Job Description

Job Description

Home Supervisor Overview

The Home Supervisor ensures the safety, structure, and therapeutic support of youth in a residential treatment setting. This role combines hands-on care with leadership-overseeing staff, maintaining a positive home environment for all homes within Extensions, and supporting each student's growth and transition to the next level of care.

Safety & Care

• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for youth
• Lead and direct interventions, including crisis response when needed
• Ensure consistent implementation of treatment plans and program expectations
• Promote healthy routines, behavior management, and daily living skills

Leadership & Staff Management

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise Home staff
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing development
• Lead staff meetings and trainings; ensure policy compliance
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture

Program Oversight

• Partner with clinical teams to implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor home dynamics, student interactions, and overall environment
• Ensure proper documentation, schedules, and daily operations
• Oversee home logistics (medications, transportation, cleanliness, supplies)

Communication & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in treatment, leadership, and planning meetings
• Maintain clear, timely communication across departments

Operations & Administration

• Manage home resources and contribute to budgeting
• Ensure compliance with policies, licensing, and regulatory standards
• Oversee accurate and timely documentation and reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in residential treatment or youth services
  (or equivalent leadership experience)
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
• Ability to de-escalate and support high-needs youth
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days)
• Valid driver's license; must be 21+

• Ability to respond to crisis situations, including use of approved safety holds
• Capable of standing, moving, and lifting with assistance as needed
• Comfortable working in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Able to remain calm and therapeutic during conflict or aggression

A strong, compassionate leader who can balance accountability with empathy-someone who creates a stable, positive environment where both youth and staff can succeed.