Youth Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Direct line staff providing oversight and care to the residents on the units.  Day shift.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:  Reports to Residential Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs work for an assigned shift under the supervision of the Residential Director 
• Serves as a role model and displaying care and concern for clients and co-workers 
• Knows, understands, and supports RCL program philosophy through training and application of RCL principles 
• Communicates concerns, solutions, and ideas through appropriate lines of communication through direct supervisor or through Residential Director 
• Follows program vision, policy, and procedures at all times 
• Presents a professional manner in dress and communication with clients, coworkers, supervisors, and any visitors 
• Stays current with CPR, first aid training, crisis communication, positive peer culture, and attend any other training required by the state and RCL 
• Remains drug free during their employment and may be subject to random drug testing 
• Completes reporting and documentation appropriately and timely 
• Always provides proximity and eyesight supervision of clients in their charge while working 
• Provides safety, supervision, and containment for all clients during their shift

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will perform other related duties as assigned.  This organization reserves the right to revise the essential position functions as the need arises

1. Utilize supplies efficiently and use equipment in a safe
2. May have to work occasional weekends and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to successfully complete competency assessments.

Education: High School graduation (or equivalent)

Experience: At least 6 months prior job specific work experience

Physical Demands: 

Primary activities: Involves driving, walking, and talking. Involves sitting and standing.

Travel:

Working conditions:  Primarily inside with well - lit and well-ventilated areas.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:  PCS, BLS and Basic First Aid

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The responsibilities of this position involve physical activities including frequent walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.  Exposed to a residential, academic and therapy environment; following safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (as necessary) is required.  May be required to intervene with residential issues.

This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions.  It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Company. The Company retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

Equal Opportunity Employer