Program Supervisor I (EMYL) - Behavioral Health - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Program Supervisor I for the East Mountain Youth Lodge (EMYL) to oversee day-to-day residential operations, staff hiring, training, scheduling and supervision in alignment with Joint Commission, Medicaid, and DCF/CSOC standards.

The role involves budgeting support, meal planning, on-call rotations, and regular meetings to drive program quality and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years working with adolescents in a similar environment.
• AHA HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Certification, or completed within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the interviewing and hiring of EMYL direct care staff and participates in recruitment events and endeavors as needed.
• Supervises and oversees the orientation and training of all Residential Counselors, Shift Leaders and Senior Shift leaders.
• Works closely with and trains all staff to adhere to the Lodge's mission and policies.
• Maintains adequate staff coverage on a 24 hour basis with the Staffing Coordinator.
• Provides direct supervision to direct care staff focusing on guidance and growth.
• Assists in budgeting and tracking of line item expenditures and food budget planning.
• Maintains petty cash and allowance ledgers and funds.
• Charts and tracks residents' clothing money and arranges shopping trips.
• Runs at least one Group meeting per week and participates in community meetings/families meetings.
• Responsible for timely collection and accuracy of midnight census reports.
• Runs weekly leadership team meetings and monthly staff meetings.
• Handles resident grievances and participates in treatment or emergency meetings as needed.
• Assists with Referral/Admissions activities and on-call status for urgent staff needs.
• Participates in annual performance evaluations of staff and may supervise various shifts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Under the direction of the Director of Administrative Operations at EMYL, the Program Supervisor I is responsible for handling the day-to-day operations and logistics of the East Mountain Youth Lodge (EMYL) residential milieus. The Program Supervisor is responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, developing and disciplining of direct care staff. The Program Supervisor ensures that all necessary documentation and procedures are in compliance with Joint Commission, Medicaid, and DCF/CSOC licensing/accreditation standards.

Hours are 230 p.m. - 1100 p.m.

A day in the life of a Program Supervisor I (EMYL) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Responsible for the interviewing and hiring of EMYL direct care staff and participates in recruitment events and endeavors as needed.
• Supervises and oversees the orientation and training of all Residential Counselors, Shift Leaders and Senior Shift leaders. Works closely with and trains all staff to adhere to the Lodge's mission and policies, works to maintain and enhance competencies of staff.
• Works closely with the EMYL Staffing Coordinator to help oversee that there is adequate staff coverage on a 24 hour basis. Provides input on the handling of staff PTO requests in weekly meetings with the Staffing Coordinator.
• Provides direct supervision to the direct care staff focusing on guidance and growth as well as providing progressive discipline when needed. Works to engage staff by utilizing the concept of Employee Rounding.
• Assists in budgeting and tracking of line item expenditures and in PCH Homes responsible for managing a pre-approved food budget and works with residents and staff at planning, shopping and preparing all meals.
• Responsible for maintaining petty cash and allowance ledgers and the funds associated with both.
• Responsible for the charting and tracking of residents' clothing money and arranging shopping trips for residents and reconciling receipts and funds according to finance protocols.
• Runs at least one Group meeting per week. Provides feedback on the group component of the program, helps develop a comprehensive group format. Participates in Community Meetings and/or Support Groups for residents and/or families.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely collection and accuracy of the midnight census reports.
• Runs weekly leadership team meetings and monthly staff meetings.
• Responsible for handling all resident grievances.
• Participates in resident treatment meetings or emergency meetings as needed.
• Assists with Referral/Admissions activities as needed.
• Maintains an on-call status (Level 3) for one week intervals throughout the year in rotation to respond to urgent staff needs or shortages.
• Participates in the annual performance evaluations of the Residential Counselors, Shift Leaders and Senior Shift leaders.
• May be required to work and supervise various other shifts (evenings, overnights, weekends) as program needs require.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Minimum of 2 years working with adolescents in a similar environment.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• AHA HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Certification, or completed within the first 90 days of employment.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• LSW, LCSW, LAC or LPC.
• In the BHSU Program CADC or LCADC or similar experience in addiction treatment.

Contacts

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Minimum rate of $79,601.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

• Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
• Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.