Assistant Manager

Urban League of Rhode Island; Town of Providence (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Work life benefits

Job summary

Urban League of Rhode Island is looking for a Shift Supervisor to provide leadership and guidance in a residential treatment setting. The role involves supervising TST Milieu Counselors, ensuring the safety and stability of residents, and effectively communicating within a team.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a social work-related field or significant experience in childcare, along with a positive and empathetic demeanor. Flexibility in working hours and cultural sensitivity are essential. Benefits include a comprehensive package with health and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work or significant childcare experience required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, stability, and guidance for residents.
• Supervise TST Milieu Counselors in a residential setting.
• Monitor the residential program and maintain Trauma Systems Therapy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field

Job description

Position Summary

Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and professional guidance to residents in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This position requires the individual to promote leadership skills in order to properly supervise TST Milieu Counselors in the residential treatment setting. The Shift Supervisor will possess a positive demeanor, integrity, empathy, nonjudgmental attitude and is culturally sensitive to the needs of the program. Monitor residential program with maintaining Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience required, supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as scheduled.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.
• Capability to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include use of passive physical restraint.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Requires current driver’s license, reliable transportation with a minimum of 3 seats in addition to the driver’s seat and proof of automobile insurance.
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements

• Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing.

Benefits

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Salary

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.