Residential Youth Care Assistant Supervisor

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Glocester (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long term disability insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

11 paid company holidays

15 paid days off in first year

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Employee assistance program

Employee discount plans

Job summary

Harmony Hill School, located in Glocester, RI, seeks a Residential Youth Care Assistant Supervisor to lead dormitory operations and supervise staff in a 40-hour work week role. The position requires coordination with clinical and administrative teams to deliver safe, therapeutic care for adolescent males.

Earn overtime opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, a relevant degree, and a commitment to Trauma-Informed care and collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 1-3 years past supervisory experience is required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience working with youth in the care of the RI DCYF.
• Must be able to complete required pre-employment screenings.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, and lifting up to 20lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure dormitory operations, youth supervision, and staff supervision are in accordance with HHS policies and procedures and licensing requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and supervision to staff to ensure proper therapeutic treatment and management of the youth 24/7.
• Consult and collaborate with varied disciplines including social work clinicians, medical, nursing, psychological and administrative staff.
• Promote a positive environment focusing on personal safety, respect and responsibility.
• Effectively care for, supervise, and counsel youth. Manage crises and emergencies as needed.
• Guide youth in their interactions using Collaborative Problem Solving and trauma-informed care principles.
• Follow the daily program schedule and adhere to youth treatment plan guidelines.
• Observe, redirect and manage behavioral issues and record information in logs.
• Follow agency guidelines to restrain a youth when necessary for safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Conflict management

De-escalation skills

Trauma-informed care understanding

Juvenile justice knowledge

Residential treatment best practices

24/7 program operations understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Residential Youth Care Assistant Supervisor

Youth Care Eagles B Full Time Glocester, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1013

Meaningful work, a strong collaborative team, & a beautiful campus setting await you!

Harmony Hill School (HHS), a private, non-profit organization providing residential and day treatment services to adolescent males in Glocester, RI, is seeking a caring, experienced direct care professional to join our team as an Assistant Supervisor in our Residential Youth Care department. Our picturesque school campus is just a 20-30 minute commute from many RI/CT/MA cities and towns.

In partnership with the Youth Care Supervisor, you will work collaboratively to support your assigned team in ensuring the safe, consistent and professional care and program treatment for the adolescent males in your assigned dormitory. The Assistant Supervisor fulfills direct care responsibilities and leads dormitory operations.

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week. The work schedule is a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts. Harmony Hill School offers a competitive pay, overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits package, and professional development opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that dormitory operations, youth supervision, and staff supervision are in accordance with HHS policies and procedures and all licensing agency requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and supervision to staff to ensure that proper and trained therapeutic treatment and management of the youth is in place 24/7.
• Consult and collaborate with varied disciplines including social work clinicians, medical, nursing, psychological and administrative staff.
• Promote a positive environment focusing on personal safety, respect and responsibility.
• Effectively care for, supervise, and counsel youth. Manage crises and emergencies as needed.
• Guide youth in their interactions, utilizing Collaborative Problem Solving and trauma-informed care principles, and role-modeling appropriate communication and conduct.
• Follow the daily program schedule and adhere to youth treatment plan guidelines.
• Observe, redirect and manage behavioral issues. Follow agency guidelines to restrain a youth when necessary for safety reasons.
• Clearly and completely record all pertinent information in the daily activity and communication logs.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills along with the ability to prioritize multiple needs and deadlines;
• Strong conflict management and de-escalation skills;
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, juvenile justice, and residential treatment best practices;
• An understanding and aptitude for the operation of a 24 hour, 7 day a week program in a residential care setting.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of youth, families, and professionals. Possess a knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred. Significant residential/youth care experience will be considered in lieu of education;
• 1-3 years past supervisory experience is required;
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record;
• Experience working with youth in the care of the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF);
• Physical requirements of this position include: frequent standing, sitting, walking; occasional running; lifting of up to 20lbs.
• Must have the ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques including youth restraint when necessary.
• Must successfully complete required driving record, criminal, and child abuse/neglect pre-employment screenings and maintain favorable results during employment.

What working at Harmony Hill School offers YOU:

• Meaningful work where you have the chance to make a positive impact daily;
• Caring, supportive co-workers who work hard, have fun, and bring our mission to guide & support vulnerable youth to life;
• Competitive pay for your role along with the opportunity to earn additional income by working shifts in residential care;
• Health insurance with 88% employer-paid premiums (individual AND family);
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses;
• Dental, vision and voluntary insurance plans (Aflac, LegalShield/IDShield);
• Life Insurance and long term disability insurance 100% employer-paid;
• 403(b) retirement savings plan;
• 11 paid company holidays;
• 15 paid days to use for vacation, sick or personal time off in your first year then 18 days starting in your second year:
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs;
• Complimentary Employee and Family Assistance through C3Wellbeing;
• Employee discount plans.

Harmony Hill School is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.