Shift Supervisor

About Graham Windham 

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world.  

Graham Windham is one of the first organizations in the New York City to implement Solution – Based Casework(SBC). Solution – Based casework helps children and families to be the solution to the seemingly insurmountable problems in their lives, from generational cycles of poverty, abuse, and neglect to unemployment, domestic violence, and severe health problems. By recognizing and reinforcing their innate strengths and ability to cope, we at Graham Windham empower them to take the lead in making change in their lives. 

About the Graham School – Residential Education & Treatment Center (RETC) 

Situated on a bluff overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, the Graham School serves over 300 at-risk day and residential students from the New York City metropolitan area. The first of its unique areas of emphasis is on the development of a therapeutic pro-social/pro-self-milieu. A sustained and concentrated focus on permanency planning (permanent homes for all our students) is our second distinguishing feature. Our family-driven service model recognizes the central role that families play in the lives of children and honors the very special bond that exists between children and their families. Our third distinguishing feature is our educational program. The Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, located on campus, provides a year-round K-12 educational program for every Graham School student. 

Position Summary: 

Responsible for ensuring that the staff follow the daily routine and program structure during the shift in which they are working; responsible for assuring facility compliance with OCFS and Graham standards; attends to the quality of care and service provision to the youth; Responsible for the supervision of direct care staff, their tasks and activities and the management of the milieu focusing on activity programming, routines, discipline, program structure, and environment. The shift supervisor performs the usual direct care worker functions and also has the following responsibilities: manages all aspects of their shift and is responsible for the activities of other direct care staff on tour; assures that tasks and duties are attended to; gives formal supervision to assigned staff; coaches colleagues on routines and activities and in managing crisis situations, able to mediate conflict. Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:  

High School Diploma or GED required; Successful experience as a Direct Care Worker ability to operate and communicate well especially under pressure; reasonable familiarity with OCFS or youth detention regulations; Must possess valid state driver's license 

An applicant for employment will not be hired if his or her driving record reflects any of the following infractions; some examples include but are not limited to: 

•  Suspended, revoked or otherwise invalid license 
•  Reckless , high risk or otherwise unsafe driving behavior within the past 3 years 
•  6 or more points on license  

IT IS A PLUS IF YOU:  

Are Bilingual; Have knowledge of OCFS regulations and mandates ; Previous experience in: community organizing, political campaigns and/or customer service ; Have prior experience with the Juvenile Justice or Prison systems. 

Full-time position; Salary $47K . Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement savings plan, and much more. 

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