Program Supervisor (Long Term Care Program, Wednesday 2 pm - 10 pm; Thursday - Saturday 5 pm - 1:00 am)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

Life and LTD

EAP

403(b)

PTO/Holidays

Wellness days

Job summary

Mental Health Connecticut Inc. (MHC) has an immediate full-time opening for a Program Supervisor in the Torrington area.

The role provides supervision to the Residential Services Program serving four women with trauma histories and long-term psychiatric hospitalizations, with evening shifts and on-call coverage as needed. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, a 403(b) with company match, generous PTO, holidays,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or Associate Degree plus three years of experience.
• Familiarity with Connecticut state human service systems and related treatment requirements.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Experience supervising staff in a residential program for women with trauma/psychiatric histories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise all direct care staff to deliver recovery-oriented services across 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Develop and maintain staff schedules to ensure coverage; may carry a caseload or provide coverage as needed.
• Assist with IRPs, goals, and ADL skill development for participants.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and participate in hires.
• Organize activities or groups; monitor staff performance and participate in reviews.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences; manage time-off approvals and budget items.

Skills

Supervision

Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/related field

Associate Degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

Description

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is a statewide not for profit provider agency that partners with individuals, their families, and the surrounding communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness.

MHC has an immediate full-time opening, a 30-hour work-week, (Wednesday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm and Thursday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 1:00 am, with flexibility as needed for program and staff support) for a Program Supervisor within the Torrington area. This position will be responsible to provide support and supervision to the operations of the Residential Services Program that serves four women with histories of trauma and multiple long-term psychiatric hospitalizations.

Bi-Weekly Salary: $1560.00 (per 60-hour two-week pay period). MHC offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for employee only and 80/20 for employees + dependents)
• Voluntary Vision
• Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (company match is dollar for every dollar contributed, up to 6%)
• Generous paid time off policy including 11 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days

Requirements

The Program Supervisor responsibilities include:

• Oversee & supervise all direct care staff to provide effective quality, recovery oriented services in each program across second and third shifts.
• Develop and maintain schedule of staff across the program(s) to ensure appropriate coverage. May be required to carry a caseload and/or provide coverage, depending upon program needs.
• Assure program participants are being assisted through the use of Evidence Based Practices, to effectively engage individuals in recovery ensuring their participation and satisfaction in the design, development and implementation of their personal IRPs with specific goals and objectives for ADL skills.
• Assist with determining staffing requirements, screen potential new hire candidates, conduct interviews, and participate in the selection process.
• Organize and facilitate activities or groups that may be program specific.
• Regularly supervise direct reporting staff, develop staff to maximize potential, monitor staff performance and provide input on staff performance reviews.
• Attend, facilitate, and/or participate in regularly scheduled meetings, trainings, and conferences as required.
• Approve time off requests, time cards and program expense allocations.
• Represent and implement MHC mission, vision, values, and philosophy maintaining positive and professional relationships with funders and other outside agencies.
• Available on call for consultation in emergencies or regarding imperative concerns.
• Monitor all staff training, including core trainings, development trainings and program specific trainings.
• Identify and provide emergency crisis services through immediate assessment and response in accordance with accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques.
• Assume leadership role in the absence of Program Manager and/or Director as needed.
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle. Must be able to travel between programs, office, trainings, and department meetings.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/related field preferred, or Associate Degree plus three years of experience required.
• Familiarity with Connecticut state human service systems and related treatment requirements and mandates.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications, including but not limited to Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Experience supervising staff in a residential program working with woman who have histories with trauma and multiple long-term psychiatric hospitalizations preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and registration.

Mental Health Connecticut is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V