Unit Supervisor

Green Chimneys; Village of Brewster (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Chimneys is seeking a Unit Supervisor for its residential program in New York. The role involves supervising the unit, scheduling staff to ensure 24/7 coverage, and guiding treatment decisions within the team.

You will handle documentation, performance appraisals, and ensure quality, therapeutic care for residents and families. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Human Services, 4+ years in residential child care, with 2+ years at supervisory level, and TCI Trainer certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field is required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a residential child care setting.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• TCI Trainer certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unit staff and schedule to guarantee mandated coverage.
• Complete annual performance appraisals and provide regular feedback.
• Attend treatment team meetings and implement decisions.
• Maintain daily and monthly documentation and progress notes.
• Oversee medication checks and counseling activities.
• Lead and model therapeutic, quality care delivery 24/7.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Leadership

Documentation

Team coordination

Counseling support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

TCI Trainer certification

Tools

TCI Trainer certification

Job description

Residential treatment at Green Chimneys is a unique, multi-faceted therapeutic program designed to give every child a chance to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. Green Chimneys offers a residential program as part of its accredited special education in a New York State 853 school. Under the direction of the Residential Administrator, theUnit Supervisoris responsible for the needs of all residents in their assigned Unit. The Unit Supervisor is expected to exemplify the agency’s values and to reflect the philosophy of Green Chimneys in his/her/they delivery of services to all residents and families at Green Chimneys. He/She/They will use independent judgment in maintaining smooth daily operations within the Unit and will ensure the delivery of quality, therapeutic treatment of all residents. This position is solely responsible for all aspects of the day to day operations of the Unit.

Specific Responsibilities:

Scheduling staff in order to assure that mandated coverage levels are met, responsible for the direct supervision of assigned staff, completion of annual performance appraisals of assigned staff, meet with staff on a regular basis and prepare appropriate documentation, attend treatment team meetings and ensures team decisions are implemented within the program, complete all assigned paperwork/monthly progress notes, weekly ratings, bi-weekly mentoring notes, monthly activity planner, bi-weekly clothing inventory, weekly supervision of Youth Counselors, weekly dorm resident meeting facilitation and documentation, timely delivery of Medication checks, individual and group counseling, complete daily and monthly assigned paperwork, implement treatment program as it applies to the Unit and act as role a model, while providing leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field required; a minimum of 4 years' experience in a residential child care setting, with at least 2 years at the supervisory level is also required.

Must obtain TCI Trainer certification.

Please note - this position includes weekends and evening hours since our residential treatment center is open 24/7.