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Prairie Lakes Youth Programs (PLYP) in Willmar, MN provides corrections, detention, secure, and non-secure alternative programs for boys and girls ages 10-21. Our mission is to teach and enable responsible thinking by using the Truthought Corrective Thinking™ model and through implementing strategies with youth in our facility. PLYP staff have been committed to helping young people learn an effective way to live since 1991.

Job Summary:

The Supervisor is responsible to supervise staff, security operations, and administrative activities as required on a shift at the Secure and Non-Secure programs at PLYP. Duties include overseeing the status of the facility security and resident safety and directing the activities of Corrections Counselors and Youth Care Workers. The Supervisor will fill in as a Direct Care Staff in an emergency capacity and serve as a part of the administrative on-call rotation team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Be present where needed, ready to work to meet responsibilities, including recognizing when situations require more effort, putting in more time when needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, and providing an example of punctuality and attendance.

· Be a positive role model throughout all shifts worked at PLYP.

· Ensure that a professional work environment exists during the shift.

· Maintain the safety and security of the building residents and staff as outlined by the policy and procedure manual, which includes the knowledge and implementation of the philosophy and policies of PLYP.

· Assume the responsibility of utilizing the Truthought commitment for the facility and staff.

· Supervise staff regarding program policies and procedures and address problems and concerns of residents.

· Effective communication with residents, co-workers, administration, parents and professionals. (Examples: Law enforcement, Probation Officers, Social Workers, Attorneys, Chemical Dependency Counselors, school, and guardian ad litems)

· Review and approve Direct Care Staffs’ documentation in the staff-to-staff report and daily residents’ logs.

· Take referrals as appropriate to PLYP’s programs.

· Receive changeover information from both secure and non-secure programs, assign staff and determine Direct Care Staff work priorities.

· Field and review calls from law enforcement and probation regarding possible intakes and review reasons for placement.

· Review court orders and detention paperwork for accuracy and appropriateness.

· Review all intake files on shift to ensure proper completion.

· Work with the Program Directors to authorize and monitor visits.

· Review POSIT Tests, discipline reports, incident reports, and control procedure reports.

· Oversee resident appeals and ensure that due process and standard operating procedures are followed.

· Responsible for supervision of daily and weekly housekeeping duties.

· Supervise staff verification, distribution, and documentation on prescription and non-prescription medications during shift.

· Supervise staff in addressing routine medical issues and coordinate with administration on any decisions regarding medical attention outside the facility.

· Authorize staff and assist with restrictive procedures when necessary and review and approve reports prior to the end of the shift to ensure that they are completed thoroughly and properly.

· Supervise the maintenance of all necessary records related to the secure and non-secure unit and facility operation during his or her shift.

· Supervise the transportation of residents to and from medical appointments.

· Assume the responsibility of being a mandated reporter by Minnesota State Law.

· Responsible for training and orientation of new employees.

· Adjust shifts and work schedules as needed (Example: sick call, overtime, on-call).

· Direct and give feedback on staff performance of safety and security checks of the building and residents.

· Effectively recommend staffing needs to the Program Directors and the Executive Director.

· Initiate calls to the Program Directors and Executive Director.

· Conduct and participate in all required training and staff meetings.

· Assume other duties, responsibilities and projects identified as needed by the employee and approved and assigned by the Program Director and Executive Director.

Mental and Physical Demands:

· Maintain a positive and helpful attitude at all times, even during difficult situations.

· Ability to be pleasant and service-oriented even when exposed to difficult influences.

· Keep calm in potentially high stress situations.

· Ability to keep others on task to accomplish set assignments.

· Ability to follow written and oral instructions in order to maintain peace, safety and security.

· Ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines.

· Coordinate and implement multiple concurrent tasks.

· Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions.

· Maintain confidentiality, integrity and honesty.

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Ability to communicate well with others and keep supervisors informed.

· Dependable and committed to getting the job done.

· Ability to work with others or independently as assigned.

· Possess a willingness to learn new skills or tasks as assigned.

· Work up to 40 hours per week, more if needed.

· Willingness to work other shifts on occasion as needed.

· Lifting, moving and carrying 25-50 lbs. using proper techniques.

· Ability to walk up and down stairs.

· Ability to kneel or squat for long periods of time.

· Bending, stretching, standing or sitting for long periods of time.

· Ability to learn and use de-escalation and proper restraint procedures.

Qualifications:

Education: A Bachelor Degree in Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Corrections or closely related field.

or

5 Years Experience: Experience providing direct care to adolescents in a correctional or residential setting.

Successfully complete required background check.

Annual training as offered by PLYP.

Valid Driver’s License and current proof of insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person