Direct Care Supervisor, NC

Direct Care Supervisor

Do you have a passion for helping people, or do 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!

Job Description

• 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 are not limited to teaching elective courses, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing to impart knowledge on a variety of subjects and activities at the program.
• Serve as a co-teacher while youth attend the on-site school each day. Monitor youth behavior and ensure the 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 the self-administration of medications required by youth in care pursuant to Eckerd policy on Medication Administration.

Requirements

• Master'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 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.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 19 days of paid time off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and long-term disability
• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance

Community Overview

Eckerd 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 identity, 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.