Direct Care Worker Supervisor

House of Love's vision is to create a positive impact, relationships, and growth with every youth girl that House of Love provides care for. This allows youth to be successful in their homes, communities and with their families.

Job Description for Direct Care Worker Supervisor

The Direct Care Worker Supervisor A direct care supervisor is responsible for overseeing direct caregivers. He/She will also coordinate activities, help develop personal care plans with other staff in the facility and help train new staff.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

· Create and maintain schedules of HOL Direct

· Provide coverage for 2nd or 3rd shifts as needed when there are position vacancies and coverage cannot be coordinated with existing staff

· Maintain adequate awareness of house operations, house needs, and any staffing issues

· Collaborates and consults with Program Manager/Foster Care Supervisor to administer corrective actions, disciplinary steps and performance management

· Trains new HOL direct care workers on job tasks and responsibilities

· May provide direct supervision to HOL direct care workers

· Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors, as required

· Provide guidance in daily living skills, including household chores to youth

· Monitor activities of youth to ensure their safety and well-being. Report non-compliance with house rules to the social worker

· Maintain communication with youth to ensure adjustment to program expectations

· Participate in “house meetings” to review house rules, plan activities or discuss other needs of house/group

· Participate in treatment planning meeting with each youth as needed or requested

· Maintain adequate awareness of youth’s activities to ensure the safety of the youth, other residents, HOL staff and the home are maintained

· Report safety hazards and needed repairs within home and grounds to Chief Administrator

· Maintain client confidentiality and records and individuals' human rights by complying with applicable laws and regulations.

· Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings

Training:

1. Maintain renewals yearly or as specified

2. Undergo background checks through Michigan State Police (if necessary) to ensure safety of all residents receiving personal care.

Education and Experience:

· A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience in a child caring institution.

· Two years of college from an accredited college or university and 3 years of work experience in a child caring institution.

· A high school diploma and 4 years of work experience in a child caring institution

· Knowledge of computers (Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook)

Qualities:

Trustworthy, honest, social, people person, warm, friendly, caring, courteous, respectful, good manager of time, ability to work under pressure, ability to multitask and patient

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Analytical ability, effective and legible written and verbal communication skills are essential. Ability to follow directions. Ability to prepare correspondence. Computer skills desired and the ability to exercise diplomacy, discretion, interpersonal problem solving and attention to detail abilities required.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Must possess hearing acuity to converse in person and on the telephone. Visual acuity to read and proofread documents. Ability to drive an automobile with a valid Michigan Driver's License and a good driving record. Some walking, standing and physical assistance, possibly some lifting may be required. Mental capability to analyze complex interpersonal situations and personalities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person