TLP AND SIL SUPERVISOR at Bethany Children s Home – Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:TLP/SIL Supervisor

Classification:Exempt

Reports To: Director of Cottage Life

Supervises: Resident Advisor, Cottage Support Staff

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

The TLP/SIL Supervisor coordinates and assigns responsibilities to cottage team members and is responsible for the implementation of the overall operations of the programs. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes incident and shift reports.Ensures cottage compliance with regulations and other program requirements.Completes daily staffing assignmentsResponds to crisis and emergency situations.Reviews medication logs and provides appropriate follow upConducts pre-shift meetingsPlans and implements a daily schedule of activities.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 expensesActively supervises youth, as needed in ratioIs responsible for all training, onboarding and performance management for supervised Team Members.Conducts regular supervisions using a strengths-based approach no less than once biweekly.Maintains accurate recordkeeping and submits timely approvals for benefit time and payroll records.Adheres to and engages in hiring and progressive disciplinary procedures.Assesses Team Member competencies using the results from performance improvement activities. Oversight of deadline for cottage inspections and fire drillsOversight of curriculum for program(s)Liaison for community engagement in coordination with RAOversight of higher education and employment process with coordination from RAOversight of tracking data including youth charts with coordination from CM Responsible for checking in with each resident bi-weeklyResponsible for reviewing and processing all grievances in TLP/SIL program

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Education, experience, etc.)

Previous supervisory experience; ANDA Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields; ANDA 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; ANDA minimum of three years of experience in child welfare, youth work, child care or related field.Performs primarily light work in a climate-controlled residential setting with frequent outdoor supervision.Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position:

Occasionally perform light work by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 20 pounds without assistance.

Move about on foot to complete tasks and move from one location to another.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb stairs, and stand regularly.

Have close visual acuity to prepare and analyze figures and data, to view a computer monitor and operate typical office equipment.

Have manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate objects.

Be subjected to occasional noise that would cause one to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

Be able to respond to a crisis situation and participate in physical interventions and tolerate prolonged periods of physical exertion which may include exhaustion.Demonstrates a commitment to achieving a standard of excellence with procedures and outcomes.Communicates effectively by balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and influencing others.Demonstrates excellent teamwork skills by being helpful, accountable, respectful and approachable.