Shelter Assistant Supervisor – Ranch Hope – Williamstown, NJ

Support the Core Values of Ranch Hope by upholding all standards relating to quality, partnership, integrity, empowerment, stewardship, safety and compassion. Under supervision of the Treatment Unit Supervisor work with other members of the treatment team to provide direct basic client care, supervision, instruction, behavior modification, recreation and other individual/group services to youth in a structured setting. Serve as back up to the supervisor and assist in supervising and mentoring staff. Ensure unit compliance with life safety requirements. All services provided will promote the emotional, spiritual & social growth of our youth and will emphasize positive, professional role modeling as well as interpersonal relationships.

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of State and Federal laws regarding client/student rights to privacy

· Understanding of relevant reporting requirements for the State of New Jersey

· Understanding and compliance with staff to resident ratios required by licensing

· Understanding and compliance with all Ranch Hope policies and procedures

· Understanding of trauma informed care

Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to serve as a positive and professional role model through compassionate, nurturing, empathetic and tolerant interpersonal communications

· Ability to demonstrate respect, cooperation, consideration and tact in working with subordinates, peers, supervisors, vendors and others

· Ability to diffuse agitated or disruptive situations through use of supportive/directive responses

· Ability to utilize nonviolent physical crisis intervention techniques to resolve dangerous situations

· Ability to recognize and respect cultural and ethnic differences

· Ability to remain aware of the location of all supervised residents while managing multiple priorities

· Ability to be punctual and attend all scheduled work shifts on a consistent basis

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Oversee all facets of the unit in the absence of the supervisor

· Train and mentor new staff

· Provide guidance and coaching to staff to ensure they are aware of areas requiring improvement

· Attend supervisor and senior meetings and relay needed information to staff

· Assist in ensuring all logs, critical incidents, and paperwork are thoroughly and accurately documented within specified timeframes

· Ensure safety of youth at all times

· Assist in ensuring Life Safety Checklist is reviewed on a weekly basis and that areas of concern are addressed promptly

· Supervise the interactions and activities of youth in individual and group setting

· Develop and maintain positive relationship with residents using the Nurtured Heart Approach

· Maintain required staff to resident ratios

· Effectively anticipate, redirect and respond to crisis and emergency situations in a timely manner

· Provide basic care and guidance to youth relating to personal hygiene, routine health and medical care

· Participate in a variety of structured leisure time activities as well as events to foster social, emotional and spiritual growth

· Transport residents in approved vehicles to off campus locations and appointments

· Administer medication and maintain required information in medication logs

· Conduct staggered bed checks during non-awake hours

· Submit critical incident reports, nightly logs and reports of activities in a timely manner

· Report any and all allegations or concerns regarding abuse or neglect immediately to the Administrator on Duty

· Ensure treatment unit office and client areas are clean and in a good state of repair and report any hazardous or unsafe conditions to Residential Services Manager

· Use positive communication skills with residents and staff

· Set a good example for residents in conduct, attendance and conflict resolution

· Attend department and staff meetings

Education & Professional Experience:

· High School Equivalency and one year working with children in a group setting or;

· Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Social Services or related field

· Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Prevention training within first month of employment

Certifications/Licenses Required:

· CPR & First Aid Certification

· Valid Driver’s License

Physical Abilities:

• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending, reaching
• Seeing to monitor children
• Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively
• Ability to observe surroundings and quickly react to emergency situations

Ability to physically restrain children as needed during crisis situations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
• adolescent care: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• NJ Driver (Preferred)

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely: