Unit Supervisor Residential

Bethany Christian Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403B retirement contributions

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services is seeking a Unit Supervisor to lead Youth Specialists, oversee staff supervision, staffing, and budgeting across residential homes. You will ensure safety, compliance, and program quality in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes mission-driven leadership, policy adherence, and ongoing staff development in a faith-based child welfare environment. On-site operations require strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following education/experience paths: HS diploma + 4 years in child care setting; 2-year college + 3 years in child care; or Bachelor's + 2 years in child care.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with ability to manage teams.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and program operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to safety, compliance with policies, and ability to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and lead Youth Specialist(s) and facilitate weekly meetings.
• Provide weekly individual and team supervision to supervisory staff.
• Cultivate a positive, team-centered work environment.
• Participate in weekly staff and resident meetings.
• Responsible for financials, budget, and spending of the homes.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures for staff evaluations, timekeeping, and reimbursements.
• Assist in development and maintenance of the program’s operating manual.
• Hire, onboard, and train staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage.
• Stay abreast of agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements for social services.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Budgeting

Staff Training

Policy Compliance

Staff Scheduling

Safety Oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Two years college + 3 years experience

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Unit Supervisor, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Manage, direct, and lead Youth Specialist(s) and facilitate weekly meetings;
• Provide weekly individual and team supervision to supervisory staff;
• Cultivate a positive, team centered work environment;
• Participate in weekly staff and resident meetings;
• Responsible for the financials, budget, and spending of the homes;
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures for staff evaluations, conference/training requests, timekeeping, and reimbursement requests;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the program’s operating manual;
• Hire, on-board, and train staff effectively to ensure efficient operations;
• Oversee scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage at all times;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements for social services;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Must have one of the following:
• High School Diploma and four (4) years of work experience in a child caring institution or;
• Two (2) years of college from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of work experience in a child caring institution or;
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience in a child caring institution;
• Successfully pass a federal fingerprint screening may be required;
• Provide weekly, unannounced rounds in the classrooms and/or all areas where children congregate to ensure safety, wellbeing, and best practice of care in these areas;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
• Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs; and,
• Be properly trained and licensed, as necessary.
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route:
• TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood.
• Results of medical examination (as required by State Licensing, including results of TB tests and immunization records).
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Matching 403B retirement contributions
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Education reimbursement for master’s degree program in human services
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance