Supervisor - Berks County Shelter Program (Weekend Shift)

County of Berks, PA; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks, PA is seeking a Weekend Supervisor for the Youth Center. The role focuses on supervising counselors to ensure residents receive ongoing care and that security and safety are maintained through training and agency collaboration.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and resident activities, conducting performance appraisals, and coordinating weekend operations. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant residential/correctional experience are required, along with background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Two (2) years professional experience in a residential/correctional setting.
• Must pass physical and background checks and related trainings.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily work assignments of staff and resident activities.
• Performs employee performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Facility-wide supervision on assigned weekends or in the absence of other staff.
• Maintain security and safety through training and coordination with agencies.
• Interact with residents and staff on the floor to ensure ongoing care and proper conduct.
• Assist in scheduling and policy implementation; conduct audits and paperwork.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

***Weekend Shift: Saturday to Monday, 12:00PM to 10:00PM***

Position Summary

Performs primary supervisory duties in the Youth Center. Ensuring that the Counselors provide the residents with ongoing care while attempting to understand their situation. Responsible for maintaining the atmosphere of security and safety, which will be accomplished through continued training and interaction with other social service agencies.

Position Responsibilities

***Essential Functions***

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Supervises daily work assignments of employees and resident activities - staff and resident daily chores.
• Performs employee performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Facility wide supervision on assigned weekends, holidays, or in the absence of other administrative staff.
• Assist in employee scheduling and request of leave paperwork.
• Runs monthly fire drills, weekly hygiene inspections, compliance reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Train employees to maintain compliance. Address and coach employees to develop them.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment through Internal Security Checks on each shift.
• Participates in programming and interaction with Residential Center Residents.
• Spends majority of time on the floor with the staff and residents.
• Provides care for residents within a minimum secure, residential environment.
• Maintains behavioral security of all residents at all times.
• Supervises and interacts with the residents at all times.
• Maintains a courteous, respectful, and professional demeanor and atmosphere at all times.
• Acts as a role model.
• Interact with and communicate in a professional manner with outside agencies, lawyers etc.
• Assist in Departmental policy writing
• Perform the duties of subordinate staff when needed.
• Conducts and completes audit paperwork
• Maintains constant bank of radios
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Two (2) years professional experience working in a residential/correctional setting.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of PA 3800 Regulations and the program's SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).

Working knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in a residential facility.

Working knowledge of the social and cultural factors that result in institutionalization and the attitudes and group habits of juveniles in a residential placement.

Working knowledge of Microsoft word and general use of computers. In addition to the ability to use programs from outside vendor software.

Ability to supervise all the activities of all residents and staff.

Ability to interact well with juveniles in normal and emotionally charged situations in a controlled professional manner.

Ability to keep simple records, prepare progress reports and perform related clerical tasks.

Must be 21 years of age.

Must pass a physical and drug screen.

Must complete and maintain the following: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Record Check, Federal Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse and Report Abuse Training Certificate, Staff Health Statement.

Must have valid PA Driver's License and must maintain good driving record

Must successfully complete all annual training.

Complete and maintain all program training requirements.

Working knowledge of County, State, and Federal procedures, and mandates and the ability to apply them to employees.

Working knowledge of the CBA with the Union and its application to the employees.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, residents, instructors, community partners, and the public.

Ability to exercise discretion, judgement, and confidentiality.

Ability to uniformly apply personnel rules and policies.

Ability to supervise employees and make managerial decisions.

Ability to instruct and evaluate new/existing employees according to the disciplinary guidelines

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.

Ability to deal with and instruct different people from contracting agencies.

Must be able to perform all duties of subordinates.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of departmental information and files.

Ability to ensure compliance with related County policies and procedures and safety standards throughout department work areas.

Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with individuals who are physically, emotionally, socially, and educationally challenged.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Ability to plan, organi