Unit Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Do you enjoy helping kids realize their potential? Do you enjoy staff development?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Texas team!

Here’s your chance to change and shape the future!

Being a Unit Supervisor at Devereux has its Advantages

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Strong compensation packages
• Free meal with every shift
• Shift differentials
• Generous PTO/Sick time

Devereux Texas- League City provides programs and services for adolescents with Autism.

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as the immediate supervisor for all Behavior Support Specialists.

Assists Program Manager in maintaining all aspects of the program, on a 24-hour basis.

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the clinical program and the accompanying documentation.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations (HHSC) and accreditation standards (Joint Commission) as well as internal policy and procedure expectations.

Assists Program Manager with administrative and fiscal management, as well as clinical supervision over programmatic functions and personnel within the assigned services.

He/She functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and assists in providing care and treatment that is appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically adolescents with Autism and/or Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education:  High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field is preferred. Proficient computer skills. Valid driver license must be maintained during employment.

Experience:  Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the Mental Health or other related field. 2-3 years supervisory experience preferred.

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.