Rochester Group Home Supervisor (5957)

Together for Youth; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth in New York seeks a Supervising Group Home Worker to manage daily operations, mentor youth, and maintain a safe, therapeutic home environment.

You will plan activities, teach living skills, and foster therapeutic relationships with youth and families while supervising staff in the absence of management. Flexible scheduling and full participation in paid orientation are required.

Qualifications

• Must have min 1 year supervisory experience or 2 years in related care.
• HS diploma or GED; BA/BS preferred.
• Flexible availability including nights/weekends/holidays/on-call.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Supervising Group Home Worker position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Group Home including mentoring and supporting the youth to ensure a safe, therapeutic and nurturing home environment for youth and team.

Description

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 1- year of supervisory experience OR 2 years congregate care setting or related childcare or human services environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in human services, Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• 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.

Paid Orientation & Training

All new hires must complete 2-3 weeks of mandatory, fully paid training to ensure you are set up for success! New Hire Training is held Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Full attendance is required during this initial period before you transition into your permanent assigned shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together 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, Together 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)