Campus Wide Supervisor

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

D.A. Blodgett - St. John’s seeks a Campus Wide Supervisor to lead relationships with youth in Residential/ILP programs, ensuring safety, documentation, and alignment with treatment plans.

This role reports to the Residential/ILP Program Coordinator and coordinates with staff to maintain a supportive, trauma-informed environment. The successful candidate will de-escalate crises, make on-site decisions, and supervise staff while maintaining compliant documentation, collaborative teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Human Services or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in childcare or a related setting.
• Understanding of youth strengths, needs, challenges, and resilience.
• Experience partnering with school, court, behavioral health, and child welfare agencies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment with quick decision making.
• Flexible schedule to meet program needs; proficiency with MS Office and electronic case management systems.

Responsibilities

• De-escalation and crisis management across campus.
• Serve as primary decision maker on campus for immediate needs.
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork comply with policy and licensing.
• Support and model Sanctuary commitments and trauma-informed interventions.
• Ensure medications are distributed per agency policies.
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff and foster teamwork.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to implement plans and interventions.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Crisis management

Staff coaching & training

MS Office / electronic case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic case management systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Job Title: Campus Wide Supervisor

Department: Residential/ILP

Reports To: Residential/ILP Program Coordinator

Beginning Pay Range: $52-59,000

Classification: Full Time Salaried- Exempt

POSTING DETAILS

Display Name:

Temporary/Permanent

Permanent

Division:

Campus Programs

Class Status:

Full Time Salaried- Eligible

Prog./Dept.:

Residential/ILP

Level I

Job Title:

52-59000

Reports To:

Program Manager

Pay Grade

19

YDS/ILDS

Branch #

Campus:

Knapp

Dept. Code

Allocated 20%ILP/80%JJ

JOB DESCRIPTION

• MISSION STATEMENT: Tohelp children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy, and support.
• VISION: Asafe, nurturing home for every child, a supportive community for every family.
• VALUES:
• Exceptional Service: Client-focused andteamingat the center of our work.
• Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion: All are welcomed, valued, and belong.
• Excellence: Ongoing commitment to learning and improvement.
• Integrity: Responsibility and ownership of our actions and results.
• Creativity: Imagination, innovation, and intelligentrisk taking.
• Passion: Relentless positive energy toward our mission and vision.
• SANCTUARY COMMITMENTS:
• Nonviolence:Maintainingsafety for all members of the community.
• Emotional Intelligence: Managing emotions so wedon’thurt ourselves or others.
• Social Learning: Together weaccomplishmore,we care for one another.
• Democracy: Everyone has a voice, not necessarily a vote.
• Open Communication: Respecting and sharing ideas of our team.
• Social Responsibility: Say what you mean,don’tbe mean when you say it.
• Growth & Change: Creating hope forourselvesand the people we serve.
• POSITION SUMMARY
• The Campus-Wide Supervisoris responsiblefordevelopingrelationships with youth intheresidentialand independent living programs. TheCampus Wide Supervisor must understand safety plans and major triggers for eachyouthas well aspossessstrongde-escalation techniques and coping strategiesfor youth. TheCampus WideSupervisoris required todevelop professional relationships with staff and multidisciplinary treatment teams,identifytraining needs for existing andnew staff, as well ascoach,train, andprovide clear feedback tostaff. TheCampus Wide Supervisor willcollaborate with thedivision leaders and team members oneffective implementation of treatmentplans and behavior interventions. Adequately completing documentation and reports according toDABSJpolicy andprocedures along with state and contract requirements is critical. This position will provide clear direction to staff in crisis management situations as well as reassigning staff to address dynamic staffing needs.
• ESSENTIALRESPONSIBILITIES
• De-escalation andcrisis managementacross campus.
• Primary decision maker on campus for immediate needs.
• Ensuresall documentation and paperworkisaccurately completedaccording to policy and procedure
• Supportand model the ongoingimplementation of Sanctuary.
• Assure medications are accurately distributedin accordance withagency policies and procedures.
• Model and coachtrauma responsive andstrength-basedinterventionsfor Youth Development Specialists.
• Ensureallphysical restraints are done according toDABSJand state policies,practicesandprocedures.Must be physically present for all restrictive interventions unlessan emergency situationarose in which physical presence was not possible.
• Attend all supervisor meetings.
• Address allyouthgrievancesin a timely mannerinaccordance withthe requirements of licensing, PREAand contract.
• Ability to provide program leadership within the houses regularly in the afternoons and evenings, andweekends.
• Facilitate a culture of exceptional client care which meets or exceeds contract,licensingandaccreditation standards.
• Report anydeviationtrends away from established policies and proceduresimmediatelytoprogram leadersto reduce critical incidents.
• Develop andmaintaina working knowledge and understanding of all relevantcontract,accreditation, and regulatory standards andassurethe work of YDS staff meets those standards.
• Develop andmaintaineeffective working relationships with colleagues.
• Self-starter whocanidentifychallenges and be self-directed in developing solutions.
• Perform other Agency responsibilities asset forth inAgency personnel policies as amended.

Supervision Received: General Direction - Plans and arranges own work. Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish assigned objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Basic supervision - Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for team members; ensuring the quality and quantity of work. Provides recommendations and feedback on employee life-cycle activities including hiring, training, promotions, perform

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree ina relevantHuman Services or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’experiencechildcare institution.
• Demonstrated understanding of the strengths, needs,challengesand resilience of youth and families.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to work with school, court, behavioral health, and child welfare partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a rapidly changing, fast paced, high intensity environment.
• Experience providingquick decision making in high-stress environments.
• Ability toworka flexible schedule according to the needs of the Agency.
• Above averageproficiencywith Microsoft Office and electronic case management and clinical record systems.
• Demonstrated compatibility working in an environment that demands the highest levels of collaboration, cooperation, communication, participation, trust, respect, and mutual accountability and responsiveness to leadership supervision.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Team Work: Effectively interacts with people by being able to share and receive information that supports team goals.
• Decision Making: Ability to select and commit to an effective course of action by understanding issues, comparing solutions and drawing conclusions to resolve problems.
• Adaptability: Ability to fit into a changing work environment, priorities or organization needs by staying open-minded and being able to change based of new information.
• Decision Making: Ability to select and commit to an effective course of action by understanding issues, comparing solutions and drawing conclusions to resolve problems.
• Reliability: Ability to bedependable,trustworthy,and committed to doing the best job possible and completingwork ina timelyand consistent manner.
• Communication: Abilityto effectively receive and express ideas, both written and verbal; using clear and concise vocabulary and active listening skills. Ability to communicate with small and large groups andabilityto communicate withall.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Average Daily Physical Requirements

None

Less than 2 hours

2 to 5 hours

5+ hours

Work in stationary position

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Communicate with various parties

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Detect flavors or smells

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Move containers up to 30 pounds

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Read and understand written word

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Drive/Travel

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Operate computer and general office machines

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Operate machines or material handling equipment

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Environmental Conditions:

Average Daily Environmental Conditions

None

Less than 2 hours

2 to 5 hours

5+ hours

Office Environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment.

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Manufacturing Environment: Exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, solvents, or fumes.

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Medical Environment: Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals.

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Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds.

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Temperature: Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside.

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At DABSJ we are actively pursuing an inclusive and diverse workplace. We work to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination where all are welcomed andbelong. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation/identity, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristic as required by law.

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment status.