Cottage Supervisor - Residential

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
The Salary for this position is $23.50/hr.

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth and adoption, plus comprehensive fertility and IVF support 
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in social work or a related field preferred. Associate's Degree or equivalent years of residential experience required.
• Licensure: None required. Valid Ohio LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW preferred.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills including expertise in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions, group work and substance abuse therapy.
  Demonstrated supervisory skills.
  Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
  • Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
  • Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
  • Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Experience: 2-3 years working with Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) children and/or children with behavior problems and their families.1-2 years supervisory/management experience in a residential treatment, social service, or mental health setting.    
• Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must be approved by Applewood to transport clients in own vehicle.

AGENCY SUMMARY:
Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Cottage Supervisor provides oversight of programming, leadership, case management, and supervision of all activities and program staff (Treatment Specialists) assigned to a Residential Treatment Program. The Cottage Supervisor ensures that the residential milieu is functioning consistent with state licensure, national accreditation, crisis intervention training, best practices for trauma informed residential care and the individual service plan (ISP) of the client.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Teach and role model program structure, routines, expectations and appropriate interventions for Treatment Specialists.
2. Implement, monitor and manage level groups, goal groups, point store, and tracks allowance.
3. Complete documentation requirements per agency standards and education and licensure as assigned including ISP development, MUI, non-billable progress notes and ICMP's. 
4. Conduct, supervise and document mediation between clients.  Ensure completion of all program documents including shift reports, floor plans, shared