Shift Supervisor

Description

Job Summary 

This position is responsible for the oversight of Residential Counselors in the absence of the Program Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator. Provides oversight to the shift and ensures administrative supervision of the evening and/or overnight residential staff and the evening and/or overnight operations of the program.

Available Shift:

Sunday through Thursday 4:00pm- 12:00am

Essential Functions 

· Provide non-clinical leadership during shift including instruction, example, and suggestions as appropriate. 

· Ensure coverage for each shift through various means: asking on-duty employees to remain, calling staff roster, etc. 

· Provide adequate information exchange at end of shift with oncoming supervisor or staff. 

· Plan shift operations of the site including shift assignments, reporting all problems to the Program Supervisor/Coordinator. 

· Assist in providing on orientation for new employees in agency’s and facilities philosophy, policies and procedures. 

· Participate in performance reviews for employee introductory, annual and interim evaluations 

· Participate in development and training of staff to improve quality of services provided to consumers. · Report all concerns regarding staff to Program supervisor/coordinator. 

· Attend and participate in supervision. 

· Coordinate the orientation of new consumers, take inventory of all personal items upon admission, and conduct introductions to staff and consumers. 

· Assist consumers in planning, coordination, implementation of daily, evening, and weekend social and recreational activities. 

· Participate in the development of individual service plans designed to improve the social and self-care skills of program consumers. 

· Attend monthly case management meetings when appropriate. 

· Coordinate site meetings. 

· Review all documentation generated during the shift to ensure that work is accurate, complete and finished in a timely manner. 

· Monitor medication of all consumers as prescribe, and document as required. Report all medication errors to Program supervisor/coordinator. 

· Prepare consumer’s progress reports and other reports as required. 2 Essential Functions 

· Execute professional daily progress notes, logbook entries and other related paperwork as required. 

· Respond appropriately to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention services. 

· Seek clinical support from the Program Supervisor during clinical emergencies. 

· Transport clients as necessary/appropriate. 

· Perform job within framework of agency, site and professional standards. 

· Participate in staff meetings and training programs. 

· Participate in supervision on an on-going basis. 

· Attend and participate in agency events. · Adhere to agency/site policies and procedures. 

· Project a positive attitude and image to consumers, family members and outside contacts. 

· Use appropriate communication channels. 

· Participate in achievement of agency goals and mission. 

· Display motivation and interest in working creatively with people with disabilities. 

· Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of residents. 

· Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Other Functions 

· Assist with employee relations counseling, unemployment, and exit interviewing. 

· Attends and participates in regular supervision. 

· Responds appropriately to emergency situations. 

· Performs job within framework of agency, site, and professional standards. 

· Participates in staff meetings and training programs. 

· Attends and participates in agency events. 

· Adheres to agency/site policies and procedures including HIPAA requirements. 

· Cooperates and coordinates with Regional Director on all operational issues. 

· Projects a positive attitude and image to staff, participants, family members, and outside contacts. 

· Uses appropriate communication channels. 

· Completes assignments independently and within specified time frames. 

· Participates in achievement of agency objectives, goals, and mission. 

· Displays motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness/disabilities. · Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of people served. 

· Displays ability to take direction. 

· Demonstrates knowledge of basic principles and methods of clinical psychology and psychiatric rehabilitation. · Follows agency dress code. 

· Adheres to supervisor's requests. 

· Cooperates with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and ag