Program Supervisor I (Multnomah Co. - Andrea Place)

Program Supervisor I (Multnomah Co. - Andrea Place)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: The position is located at Andrea Place, a residential treatment facility located in N Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is typically Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., but can require flexibility to accommodate program needs. 

Position: Program Supervisor I  

Program: Multnomah Co. Residential Treatment

Cascadia’s Mission and Vision:  

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve. 

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life. 

Program Description: Cascadia operates several licensed residential treatment homes for adults experiencing mental health challenges. Our homes provide psychiatric treatment, personal care, skills training, and case management. Employees have an opportunity to provide services in a single staffed location or a location with multiple staff scheduled simultaneously. The goal is to prepare residents to live in a less restrictive environment. Referrals are accepted from counties and the state, typically for individuals leaving the state hospital. We operate sites in Multnomah County (N, NE, SE Portland) and Clackamas County (Oregon City, Gladstone).

Position Description: The Program Supervisor I works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment for residents within the secure residential facility, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the Program Supervisor I understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.  This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting. The Program Supervisor assures that program activities are administered in cooperation with treatment team members and as directed by the Program Manager. Program Supervisors provide general and specific direction to team members, are responsible for management of the program milieu, and serve as a back up to those supervised.  

Essential Responsibilities

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.    

• Integrate best practices into the day to day operations including; Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing.   

• Establish work plans and priorities for staff members and assess the progress of staff members; take corrective action as needed.  Conduct performance reviews for staff members or provide the Program Manager with information necessary to assess performance.  

• Provide training and guidance to staff to ensure that program goals and objectives are met.  

• Under the direction of the Program Manager, develop and manage the therapeutic milieu.  

• Model therapeutic interventions and counseling with residents as needed or directed; assist staff members by helping to resolve difficult client/program situations.  

• Participate in regular supervision, attend clinical case conferences and staff meetings to gain knowledge and communicate program and resident needs.  

• Model individual and/or group training in living skills, supervision, and support in areas such as self-care, hygiene, community resources, and other life skills as directed by the plan of care.  

• Prepare various reports for the Program Manager or other stakeholders as required/requested.   

• Operating within budget and deliver a high level of service. Monitor expenditures and use of agency/program resources, making suggestions and putting plans into action to enhance efficiencies.   

• Assure that the program is adequately staffed and may need to cover shifts.  

• Coordinate with oncoming shift regarding resident concerns, building/program needs, and any issues relevant to ensure the smooth operation of the program.  

• Provide input on all relevant documentat