What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unaccompanied Children, Unit Supervisor - Bridgeway position at bethany?
Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.
As an Unaccompanied Children Unit Supervisor, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the operations of the assigned program and staff at the respective site location in partnership with leadership. This individual is also responsible scheduling, managing, and supervising the onsite Youth Specialists. While serving as a site supervisor, this individual is responsible for providing weekly, unannounced rounds in the classrooms and/or all areas where children congregate to ensure safety, wellbeing, and best practice of care in these areas.
This position is expected to function effectively with little to no supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage, direct, and lead Youth Specialist(s) and facilitate weekly meetings;
- Provide weekly individual and team supervision to supervisory staff;
- Cultivate a positive, team centered work environment;
- Participate in weekly staff and resident meetings;
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures for staff evaluations, conference/training requests, timekeeping, and reimbursement requests;
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the program’s operating manual;
- Hire, on-board, and train staff effectively to ensure efficient operations;
- Oversee scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage at all times;
- Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements for social services;
- Complete other duties as assigned.