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Wheeler Clinic in Hartford, CT seeks a Supervisor for the Explore program to lead staff, oversee group facilitators and care coordinators, and uphold the program model.
The role requires an MA/MS in Social Services or related field with experience; supervises; supports domestic violence services; full-time evening shift; competitive benefits.
Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.
The Supervisor oversees the daily activities of the Explore program, including supervision of group facilitators and client care coordinators, as needed. The Supervisor provides leadership, motivation and support to staff, co-facilitates domestic violence group services for court/probation referred individuals when needed and ensures the integrity of the program model.
MA/MS degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice or related field, plus 1 year experience, or a BA/BS degree plus 3 years experience in working with criminal justice populations, group facilitation and domestic violence is required. Supervisory experience strongly encouraged.
Demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within a CSSD funded or Wheeler program may be substituted for experience or education.
Hartford, CT
Full time- One evening shift per week
Provides oversight and leadership to domestic violence programs within the department by implementing, promoting, and sustaining best practice models of intervention.
Provides consistent supervision and crisis support to staff.
Recruits program staff and addresses retention and disciplinary action as needed in accordance with HR policy.
Works with Associate Director/Program Manager to develop, monitor, and analyze program performance and outcomes.
Interfaces and collaborates with funders and referral sources to promote Wheeler Clinic's reputation as a quality service provider.
Ensures program compliance with accurate and timely weekly, monthly and/or quarterly data collection and submission requirements.
Serves as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and adherence to model specific approaches.
Ensures that staff provide culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs.
Provides regularly scheduled supervision to clinicians, client care coordinators, or other program staff as assigned consistent with the program model.
Attends required clinical supervision meetings and assists with arranging and monitoring the staff training to ensure that training needs are met.
Provides coverage for staff responsibilities and program on-call coverage in accordance with departmental program practices.
Effectively facilitates program orientation for newly referred clients and facilitates or co-facilitates psycho-educational groups for CSSD referred clients.
Oversees the orientation of new staff.
Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.
Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.