Weekend Shift Supervisor

Description

Weekend Shift Supervisor/ Residential Counselor

Company: CareLink Community Support Services

For over 60 years, CareLink Community Support Services has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities to live in the community with dignity and independence. Our rehabilitation services and professional staff provide the support that people with serious mental illness, physical disabilities and other developmental challenges need to be active, productive members of their communities.

Location: Norristown, PA 19401

Pay Rate:

• $16.82/hour when working as a Residential Counselor
• $19.00/hour when working as a Weekend Shift Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time/ Part-time

Available shift: STAR 1

• (40 hours a week) Weekend Shift Supervisor/Residential Counselor, Saturday through Tuesday
• Saturday AND Sunday 8:00 PM- 8:00 AM Shift Supervisor Shifts; Monday AND Tuesday 12:00 AM- 8:00 AM Residential Counselor Shifts 40 hours total work week.

Available shift: STAR 2

• (40 hours a week) Weekend Shift Supervisor/Residential Counselor, Friday through Monday
• 1st Shift, Friday through Monday (Saturday- Sunday 8AM-8PM- Supervisor) Friday and Monday 8AM-4PM-Residential Counselor
• 3rd Shift, Friday through Monday (Saturday- Sunday 8PM -8AM- Supervisor) Monday and Friday 12AM-8AM - Residential Counselor

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to employees
• Voluntary, employee paid benefit plans: Short term disability and Supplemental life insurance and AD&D
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Requirements

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the oversight of Residential Counselors in the absence of the Program Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator. Provides oversight to the weekend shift and ensures administrative supervision of the weekend residential staff and the weekend operations of the program.

Essential Functions

• Provide non-clinical leadership during shift including instruction, example, and suggestions as appropriate.
• Ensure coverage for each shift through various means: asking on-duty employees to remain, calling staff roster, etc.
• Provide adequate information exchange at end of shift with on coming supervisor or staff.
• Plan shift operations of the site including shift assignments, reporting all problems to the Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Assist in providing on orientation for new employees in agencies and facilities philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Participate in performance reviews for employee introductory, annual and interim evaluations
• Participate in development and training of staff to improve quality of services provided to consumers.
• Report all concerns regarding staff to Program supervisor/coordinator.
• Attend and participate in supervision.
• Coordinate the orientation of new consumers, take inventory of all personal items upon admission, and conduct introductions to staff and consumers.
• Assist consumers in planning, coordination, implementation of daily, evening, and weekend social and recreational activities.
• Participate in the development of individual service plans designed to improve the social and self-care skills of program consumers.
• Attend monthly case management meetings when appropriate.
• Coordinate site meetings.
• Review all documentation generated during the shift to ensure that work is accurate, complete and finished in a timely manner.
• Monitor medication of all consumers as prescribe, and document as required. Report all medication errors to Program supervisor/coordinator.
• Prepare consumer's progress reports and other reports as required.
• Execute professional daily progress notes, logbook entries and other related paperwork as required.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention services.
• Seek clinical support from the Program Supervisor during clinical emergencies.
• Transport clients as necessary/appropriate.
• Perform job within framework of agency, site and professional standards.
• Participate in staff meetings and training programs.
• Participate in supervision on an on-going basis.
• Attend and participate in agency events.
• Adhere to agency/site policies and procedures.
• Project a positive attitude and image to consumers, family members and outside contacts.
• Use appropriate communication channels.
• Participate in achievement of agency goals and mission.
• Display motivation and interest in working creatively with people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of residents.

Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Field of study: Bachelor's degree in related field or licensed RN, or associate's degree with two years of related work experience or High School Diploma/GED plus four years of related work and life experience.
• Work Experience: 2 to 3 years
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid Driver's License, CPRP/RPRP Certification is preferred.