COTTAGE SUPERVISOR Position Available In Berks, Pennsylvania

COTTAGE SUPERVISOR

Bethany Children s

Home Womelsdorf, PA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$42.1K – $57.6K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Mid-level Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Computer skills 1 year Associate’s degree Communication skills Full Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Cottage Supervisor Classification:

Non-Exempt Reports To:

Assistant Director of Operations Supervises:

Weekend Houseparent’s, Cottage Support Staff, & RA’s Essential Staff? Yes. Essential staff must remain on duty to supervise youth and ensure safe campus operations in the event of call-offs, late arrivals, crises, or inclement weather.

POSITION SUMMARY

Cottage Supervisors coordinate and assign responsibilities to cottage staff and are responsible for implementing the daily schedule and the overall operations of the cottage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ALL STAFF

Adheres to all policies and procedures. safely performs all work. Treats all children, families, staff with respect and courtesy. Is required to complete and maintain all mandated and required training within required agency timeframes. Must maintain timely compliance with all established agency standards and employment documentation. Acts in compliance with Department of Human Services Regulations to the highest ethical standards. Provides services that are sensitive to the age, culture, religion, dietary needs, sexual orientation, gender identity and other necessary individual needs of clients. Ensure proper physical care is provided. Ensure new clothing and personal grooming items are provided. Implements strategies to discourage runaways and unauthorized absences. Informs the client of his/her rights and ensures that those rights are met. Carries out the program’s rules and discipline standards with a positive, strength-based behavior management approach, in accordance with program’s Code of Conduct. Provides transportation to and from campus. Carries out additional program duties as assigned by the program’s administrator or supervisor.

POSITION-SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Review timecards completes Infinity responsibilities for payroll Works with Cottage Support Staff, Case Manager and Clinician to contribute to the cottage team environment. Completes all incident and shift reports. Ensures cottage compliance with regulations and other program requirements. Completes daily staffing assignments Respond to crisis and emergency situations. Review medication logs and provides appropriate follow up Conducts pre-shift meetings Plans and implements a daily schedule of activities. Conducts supervisory conferences and documents coaching and disciplinary actions Assists with completing all incident reports, HCSIS and ChildLine reporting. Assists with referrals and admissions in the absence of Case Manager. Plans for cottage budget, trips, activities and oversees all cottage expenses Actively supervises youth, as needed in ratio Is responsible for all training, onboarding and performance management for supervised staff. Conducts regular supervisions using a strengths-based approach. Maintains accurate recordkeeping and submits timely approvals for staff benefit time and payroll records. Adheres to and engages in hiring and progressive disciplinary procedures. Assesses staff competencies using the results from performance improvement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Education, experience, etc.) Previous supervisory experience; AND A Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields; AND A minimum of one year of experience in child welfare, youth work, child care or related field; OR An Associate’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields; AND A minimum of three years of experience in child welfare, youth work, child care or related field. Must be at least 21 years of age. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have excellent computer skills. Needs valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Must have health assessment certified by a physician no more than 30 days prior to commencing employment and renewed every two years. Must provide current PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprinting clearances within 30 days of commencing employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a climate-controlled residential setting with frequent supervision of outdoor activities and local travel.

SAFETY HAZARDS OF THE JOB

Potential for possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens – universal precautions are to be utilized in all potential exposure situations. Potential for emotional stress and vicarious trauma as it relates to working with children and youth. Responsibilities may include the need to facilitate a passive physical restraint in accordance with the criteria of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Code 3800.211. Potential for personal injury to include, but not limited to, bites, kicks, punches and scratches.

HIPAA /CONFIDENTIALITY

As an employee I agree to follow the standards set forth by the Health Information Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) as well as the stricter state standards as they apply. Due to the nature of the work environment, employees will have direct and/or indirect access to confidential information regarding clients and/or personnel. All confidential information cannot be discussed with, or disclosed to, unauthorized persons.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Employees may be asked by Bethany to perform other duties. Performance evaluations, in part, will be based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Bethany has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. That is, employment with Bethany can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time, at the option of the employee or that of Bethany.