Group Home Supervisor

TOGETHER for Youth; City of Gloversville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TOGETHER for Youth is hiring a Supervising Group Home Worker to oversee day-to-day group home operations, support youth, and supervise staff across multiple shifts. You will plan activities, mentor youth, and foster therapeutic relationships with youths and families to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a congregate care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in human services, Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and engage youth in activities.
• Teach daily and independent living skills; mentor and promote community integration.
• Form therapeutic relationships with youth and families.
• Supervise designated Group Home Workers and daily program activities in the absence of management.
• Assist in maintaining staff schedules and coverage.

Skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Training skills

Independent judgment

TCI certification

First Aid/CPR

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Supervising Group Home Worker position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the group home including monitoring and supporting the program to ensure a safe, therapeutic and nurturing home environment for youth and personnel.Job Responsibilities• Plan and engage youth in activities.• Teach daily and independent living skills; mentor and promote community integration.• Form therapeutic relationships with youth and families.• Supervise designated Group Home Workers and daily program activities in the absence of management.• Assist in maintaining staff schedules and coverage.Job Requirements• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in human services, Criminal Justice or related field preferred.• Minimum 1-3 years of supervisory and/or management experience in a congregate care setting or related childcare or human services environment.• Flexible availability required including nights, weekends, holidays and on-call rotation.•Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.• Skills: demonstrated decision making, organizational and communication skills including attention to detail, oral and written communication skills and training skills; ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize, prioritize and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of internal and external organizational policies and practices; ability to become TCI certified and First Aid/CPR trained.ScheduleSunday 2 pm - 10 pmMonday 6 pm - 11 pmTuesday 12 pm - 7 pmWednesday 12 pm - 12 amThursday 3 pm -11 pmFriday & Saturday OFFEqual Opportunity EmployerTogether for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.As a federal contractor, Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)