Assistant Unit Supervisor

3 days ago


Kalamazoo, United States Bethany Full time
Assistant Unit Supervisor - UC

Requisition #: req14096

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

As an Assistant Unit Supervisor, you will be primarily responsible for working with the Unit Supervisor to ensure quality youth services are provided. This individual will also be responsible for serving as an administrative worker and a youth counselor. This position will ensure that residents' developmental needs are met in a safe and supportive environment, enhance their ability to meet treatment goals, tutor for educational growth, and supervise their safety and the community's at large.

This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the Unit Supervisor in their absence;
  • Assist the Unit Supervisor in monitoring shift coverage and scheduling shifts as needed;
  • Serve as a shift supervisor during all shifts worked;
  • Model effective youth counseling skills and promote team development;
  • Serve as a consultant to staff related to treatment team decisions, interventions, and program and policy issues;
  • Provide clarity, guidance, and support to Youth Specialist, as needed;
  • Attend weekly meetings with the Unit Supervisor to discuss job performance and administrative issues or concerns;
  • Successfully on-board new employees by serving as a trainer, as well as scheduling and facilitating training for new Youth Specialist to ensure clear understanding of observation shifts, program rules and procedures;
  • Provide monthly training updates for Youth Specialist to remind staff of training requirements, expectations, expiration dates and training acquired to date;
  • Serve as life skills planner and facilitator to aide in development of resident's specific interpersonal and social skills;
  • Schedule outings and events in collaboration with the Activity Specialist, such as church and dinner;
  • Effectively facilitate house meetings on assigned shifts;
  • Coordinate unit inventory for clothing for new arrivals, new and current resident hygiene, cleaning supplies, food every other day and weekend;
  • Complete and coordinate documentation and maintenance for vans assigned to residential;
  • Perform necessary maintenance of unit;
  • Administer the petty cash and/or points allowance for the residents;
  • Coordinate work assignment, phone calls, and laundry time for new and currents residents;
  • Attend and actively participate on program committees and in meetings related to leadership, residential supervisor, training committee, policy review committee, and the program development committee;
  • May be required to work nights, weekend and holidays;
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of work experience in a child caring institution, or two (2) years of college from an accredited college or university with three (3) years of work experience in a child caring institution, or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with two (2) years of work experience in a child caring institution;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred;
  • Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
  • Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
  • Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
  • Demonstrated temperament to work and care for special needs youth in a residential setting;
  • Possess an ability to serve as positive role model;
  • Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others;
  • Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions;
  • Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
  • Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
  • Computer skillssufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of MicrosoftOffice suite;
  • Must be 21 years old with a valid driver'slicense with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalfof Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain areliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
  • Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
  • Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases orthe willingness to receive vaccination, or seeking an exemption;
  • Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.


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