Program Supervisor - Residential

Holston United Methodist Home for Children; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Holston Home for Children in Greeneville, TN seeks a Program Supervisor to oversee residential program staff and deliver direct care to youth, ensuring safety and well-being during on-duty hours.

You will guide House Supervisors and Teacher Counselors, report to the Administrator of Residential Services, and meet state requirements, including CPR/First Aid and TCI training; a driving license is required. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership and adherence to agency values.

Qualifications

• Minimum supervisory experience and residential experience requested.
• Must be 21 years or older at hire date.
• Experience with children/adolescents preferred; prior Holston Home experience is a plus.
• Satisfactory written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to perform direct care and manage youth during on-duty hours.
• Must have valid Tennessee driver's license and class D vehicle.”

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage residential program staff and services.
• Provide primary care to youth and direct care during on-duty hours.
• Guide House Supervisors and Teacher Counselors with day-to-day operations.
• Ensure safety and well-being of youth under supervision.
• Report to the Administrator of Residential Services and maintain documentation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Youth/residential care experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid training

TCI training

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location: Greeneville, TN

Job Id:316

# of Openings:1

The Program Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision and management of personnel assigned to the Boys and Girls Residential. The Program Supervisor will also provide primary care to youth and immediate direction, guidance and support to House Supervisors and Teacher Counselors". The Program Supervisor shall ensure the safety and well-being of youth and provide any necessary direct care during on-duty hours. The Program Supervisor reports to the Administrator of Residential Services.
Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience and minimum of one and a half years residential experience. An associate degree will substitute for nine months of experience, and a bachelor’s degree will substitute for one year of experience.
• Minimum age requirement is 21.
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents is required; previous experience in direct care at Holston Home is preferred.
• Must possess satisfactory written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the physical health and capacity to demonstrate regular job attendance and when necessary to physically manage youth’s aggressive or self-injurious behavior.
• Must be able to drive a car/van and possess a class D Tennessee driver's license.
• Must successfully complete CPR and First Aid training and update as prescribed. Must complete all required agency trainings and achieve at least 24 hours training annually.
• Must successfully complete TCI training and update at six months intervals.
• The Program Supervisor position involves a risk of exposure to communicable diseases; therefore, the employee must be familiar with/and practice Universal Health Precautions.
• Must subscribe to the Agency's Mission Statement and Organizational Values.
• Must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the youth.

Holston Home for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Holston:
Holston Home for Children, founded in 1895, provides hope and healing for a brighter future by sharing the love of Jesus to children and their families struggling with life’s challenges.
To learn more about Holston's ministry and services, please visit our website at https://www.holstonhome.org/.