Direct Care Supervisor

Description

Are you a dynamic Leader looking to join an organization that will value your skills and abilities? Do you have experience supervising others and proven success in the oversight of operations to ensure quality programming, regulatory compliance, adherence to policy and procedures and training/mentoring staff?


Please Note: Not an office position

Being a Program Supervisor at our facility will give you an opportunity to grow your professional skills...

Responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid and more!
• Providing quality care and motivation to the children and adolescents we service.
• Supervising Direct Support Professionals and providing mentorship.
• Implementing programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical and personal needs of clients.
• Assisting, supporting and instructing individuals in self-help skills designed to encourage independence.
• Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport with individuals.

We are seeking Program Supervisors to oversee operations in our Psychiatric Residential Intensive Treatment Program (PRTF), dedicated to our adolescent clients , ages 10-21. Program Supervisors oversee, support, supervise and act as a resource to direct support staff and individuals served. Administrative tasks are also required as needed.

*Starting pay: $24.00 per hour.


Additional compensation for Experience & Bachelor's degree or higher.

Shifts That May Be Available:

2nd: 2:30pm-11:00pm - This is for a 2nd shift opening only!

On-call, weekend availability and some holidays required.

Devereux Georgia was established in Cobb County Georgia in 1973 at the invitation of Governor Jimmy Carter and for more than 40 years has been providing new hopes, new dreams, and new choices for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with emotional and behavioral health challenges. Our beautiful campus offers a serene, wooded setting with a swimming pool, volleyball court, tennis court, playing field, lake and playground which allow our youth to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities.


Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered and student loan repayment! Learn more here.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in the field of counseling, mental health, social work, psychology/sociology, rehabilitation, special education, or human services field preferred; OR Some college education w/60 college credits in human services preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred (degree); or four (4) years of supervisory experience in a mental health related discipline required (non-degree); Direct care experience with the I/DD (intellectual/developmental disabilities) population, specifically children and adolescents preferred.

Other qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; leadership, relationship management, and multi-tasking skills are required.
• Strong technical skills and ability to utilize in-house computer applications.
• Have a strong passion for working with and helping children living with emotional and behavioral differences.
• Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
• On-call, weekend availability and some holidays required.
• Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily.

The IDEAL candidate will... Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model.

Company Overview

Company Overview


Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.


Our Mission: Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.


With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.


Our Culture, Our Expectations


At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.


We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time.


What Devereux Offers You


In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!


Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE