Assistant Unit Supervisor

Green Chimneys; Village of Brewster (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Chimneys in Brewster, NY is seeking an Assistant Unit Supervisor to oversee the needs of residents in the Unit. In the absence of the Unit Supervisor, you will complete paperwork, lead staff meetings, and participate in treatment team discussions to support the care plan.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field, and at least two years in residential child care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in a residential child care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely fashion.
• Conduct staff meetings and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Strong ability to delegate responsibilities as needed and implement a structured dorm program as outlined by Unit Supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field

Job description

Get to know us:

For over 75 years, Green Chimneys a multi-faceted nonprofit organization is helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.

Culture:

Green Chimneys has built its success through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve our diverse clients with culturally sensitive services.

Mission:

We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Overview:

The Assistant Unit Supervisor is responsible for the needs of all residents in the Unit. In the absence of the Unit Supervisor, the following will also be expected of the Assistant Unit Supervisor: completion/submission of paperwork, conducting staff meetings and participating in treatment team meetings, assisting Behavior Support in conducting investigations, and communicating staff performance to supervisor as needed. Specific Responsibilities include ensuring that necessary daily paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely fashion, conducting staff meetings and participates in treatment team meetings, a strong ability to delegate responsibilities as needed and implementation of a structured dorm program as outlined by Unit Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field preferred. Minimum of two years experience in a residential child care setting required.

Please note - this position includes weekends and evening hours since our residential treatment center is open 24/7.