Direct Care Supervisor
Company: Eckerd Connects
Location: Manson
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Do you have a passion for helping people, or you love to see
youth and young adults work hard to reach their full potential? We
have a position for you! Come work in a highly supportive family
like rural setting and work with smaller student body sizes than
traditional public schools as a Direct Care Supervisor!Make more
than a Living, Make a DifferenceWe are proud to offer:Low-Cost
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance19 days of Paid Time Off the
first year11 paid holidaysRetirement savings plan with employer
match up to 5%Flexible spending accountsPaid short-term and
long-term disabilityGroup Term Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary
term life insuranceSalary: $44701.92Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of Youth Counselor/Teacher
and Senior Youth Counselor/Teacher subordinates and be considered
within client/staff ratio as needed.Interview and select applicants
for Youth Counselor/Teacher positions in collaboration with
immediate supervisor.Ensure that group schedule and program
activities are appropriate and reflect both educational and
therapeutic content and are accomplished in a productive manner
that instills a sense of accomplishment within each
individual.Contribute to the educational development of clients;
Duties include, but not limited to teaching elective courses,
tutoring, instructing, or lecturing to impart knowledge on variety
of subjects and activities at program.Serve as a co-teacher while
youth attend the on-site school each day. Monitor youth behavior
and ensure environment is conducive to learning.Submit elective
course assessments as scheduled on all individuals ensuring
documents and communication is shared with the Education
Administrator/Coordinator.Assist in the maintenance of a
therapeutic working relationship between the direct care staff and
education staff.Coordinate and oversee ongoing Youth
Counselor/Teacher training plan. Ensure documentation and training
files are properly maintained.Supervise the development of and the
implementation of chores, and sanitation procedures.Supervise the
periodic client clothing inventory and arrange for the clothing
needs to be met either by the client families or Eckerd
program.Conduct safety checks to ensure safe surroundings for youth
and staff at the program at frequency defined by Leadership
Team.Inspect and inventory program equipment and materials at a
designated time frame and arrange for its repair or replacement as
indicated to ensure its serviceability.Supervise therapeutic
outings (day, extended) and ensure planning and preparation.Ensure
timely, accurate and complete documentation of all incidents and
restraint events.May oversee in the self-administration of
medications required by youth in care pursuant to Eckerd policy on
Medication Administration. QualificationsMaster's degree, from an
accredited College or University, in a social or human service
field or a Bachelor's degree, from an accredited College or
University, in a social or human service field with 2+ years'
experience working with youth is required. One year of supervisory
experience is required.Must be 21 years of age or older for per DJJ
guidelines. Experience with an at-risk youth population and one
year of supervisory experience is required.Must be able to meet
requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for
business purposes. Valid and appropriate driver's license or state
identification is required.Ability to travel about property,
through wilderness terrain. Must be able to pass evaluation of
crisis intervention/physical restraint techniques and written
certification exam, and use approved techniques as needed. Must be
able to participate in aquatic activities. Ability to stand, sit,
or walk for extended periods of time. Constant exposure to outdoors
and/or weather conditions.Required to pass a drug screen in
compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace
policy.*This job description is intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to
this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.About
our Residential Academy:Eckerd Connects' Girls Short-Term Juvenile
Justice Residential Program is a gender responsive, complete
rehabilitative experience delivered in 4 to 6 months for girls ages
13-17. This 20-bed program is for girls who are referred by the
North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJ). During the 4-6 month
stay, the program assists young women in learning the skills and
tools needed to successfully re-integrate with their families, and
back into their communities. This residential treatment concept
combines promising and evidence-based practices with a strong
family transition component and signifies a public-private
partnership with the Division of Juvenile Justice which has
produced an innovative shift in the way youth are served in North
Carolina's juvenile justice system. Intensive, short-term services
include individualized treatment and academic plans that combine
formal and experiential education, community service, behavioral
health, and family counseling in a non-punitive environment
designed to address the youth's behavioral challenges through a
strength-based approach. Youth also receive accredited educational
services on-site and work together in small group settings with
assigned counselors.Our Program Location: 633 Shepards Way Ln -
Manson - NC 27553About Us Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL_LDuWsm80Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/eckerdresidential/To learn more about our
program, copy and paste the link into your browser:
https://eckerd.org/juvenile-justice-services/residential-services/short-term-residential-services/In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current
employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit
Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/ Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is IllegalCopy & paste the link into your
browser: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. Copy & paste
the link into your browser:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/self-id-formsEckerd Youth
Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity
employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and
utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.Compensation
details: 44701.92-44701.92 Yearly
SalaryPId9d53c896c70-25660-35715879
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