Supervisor, Intervention and Assessment Youth Treatment Program

Oversees operations and develops assigned staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Oversees and supports safe and effective provision of services

• Requires employees to adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.

• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.

• Provides employees with on-going supervision and education related to safety and abuse risk.

• Responds quickly and confidentially to reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior.

• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

Oversees I&A operations

• Receives referral calls and makes appropriate recommendations to supervisor for placement.

• Oversees proper implementation of Model while providing consultation, supervision and feedback. Provides staff and program training.

• Ensures effective use of Boys Town Model including individualized motivation system, self-government, and problem solving techniques.

• Observes Youth Care Workers and gives feedback; provides consultation.

• Prepares Staff Development Plans.

• Conducts shift transition meetings, service planning meetings and other meetings as scheduled.

• Ensures compliance with state, local, grant, contract, or licensure requirements.

• Interacts with external agencies and parents regarding an individual youth's progress.

• May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth to and from school, appointments, and outings as needed.

• Monitors environment and ensures safe and secure conditions for youth.

• Ensures safety in accordance with policies and procedures including youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines.

Participates in the supervision of youth

• Manages Service Planning of individual youth overseeing admission and departure.

• Teaches and monitors behaviors and skills according to individualized service plans.

• Updates and closes files, conducts self-harm assessments, provides crisis interventions, and dispenses youth medications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with children, families, staff, and support agencies.

• Demonstrated independent decision-making skills and competencies to work in crisis situations when circumstances warrant such action.

• Necessary temperament to work with children and families experiencing crisis.

• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make assessments and use sound judgment.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and role modeling.

• Proficient in use of Word, Excel, and e-mail.

• Knowledge of consultation, training, evaluation, or administration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field OR High School diploma with 3 years of experience working in Human Services required.

• Central Florida: Bachelor's degree in social work, or related area of study and 2 years of experience working with children or 2 years of college and 4 years of experience working with children required.

• New Orleans: Bachelor's degree in human services or social sciences and 1 year of social services experience required.

• Minimum 1 year of experience including working with children and families required.

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.

• Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Boys Town Model preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to