Job Description

The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for managing the training needs of a residential program. The Assistant Supervisor will assure all Youth Treatment Specialists receive proper and complete training, serves as a shift supervisor within the residential unit, and assists the Home Supervisor in administrative needs within the home.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As assigned will maintain the duties and responsibilities of a Youth Treatment Specialist, Shift Supervisor and Goal worker.
• Provide leadership in the training and professional development of Youth Treatment Specialists; assures all Youth Treatment Specialists receive proper and complete training and exhibit confidence in their skills and knowledge of treatment programming.
  • In cooperation with the Learning Institute, Clinicians and the Home Supervisor, assure that all new staff have a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of home orientation, using a combination of shadow shifts, apprentice shifts, video tapes, and 1:1 communication.
  • Observe the skills of Youth Treatment Specialists, provide teaching, feedback and support as needed, and model professional treatment techniques while working on the residential unit.
  • Oversee the ongoing training of the Youth Treatment Specialists; monitors and follows through with staff that have become delinquent in meeting training requirements as assigned.
  • Assure each Youth Treatment Specialist can apply learned competencies to their area of responsibility.
  • In collaboration with program leadership, plan and implement trainings to address on-going training needs for staff. Provide support in developing training curriculum and leading trainings in collaboration with the Learning Institute.
• Provide leadership in promoting a therapeutic milieu, an environment marked by caring acceptance, with an appropriate Christian emphasis.
• Participate in the development of therapeutic programming aimed at teaching clients positive behavior.
• Understand the treatment needs and the program goals of individual clients, and explain the same to other staff members as appropriate.
• Suggest agenda items for and assist in the leadership of team meetings, in cooperation with other team members.
• Assist in the completion of other administrative responsibilities, including:
  • Interview and screen applicants to fill open positions
  • Provide on-call availability to fill open shifts and resolve other staffing problems, on a rotating basis.
• Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback and department planning.
• Complete necessary administrative responsibilities within the guidelines of the agency budget.
• Assist in completing all administrative and management responsibilities of the Home Supervisor in their absence.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• English speaking required; Spanish speaking high preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required. Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience supervising adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Federally funded program requiring the following vaccinations:
  • Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart)
    • OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness)
    • OR titers indicating varicella immunity
    • OR documentation from healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
  • MMR: Two doses of MMR vaccine (at least 4 weeks apart)
    • OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
  • DTaP or DTap
    • Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one DTaP dose in adulthood.
  • Influenza: Single dose annually during flu season.
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, rotating weekends, 1st and 2nd shift

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical Plans with great coverage options
• Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and Vision plans
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive paid time off
• Direct deposit
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• Paid Holidays
• We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
• Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
• Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
• Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services and community programs. Leaning on our faith and core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and diversity, we tackle the crucial work of supporting and restoring the wellbeing of all those who call West Michigan home.

Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity