Residential Program Supervisor - 3rd Shift - Applewood Centers

New Starting Salary with Regular Bonuses Available!*

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Are you interested in growing your career in the behavioral health field? Do you want to make an impact on the lives of children and adolescents? We provide residential treatment programming for youth ages 11 to 18 that have a variety of behavioral health needs such as self-injurious, risk-taking, and/or aggressive behaviors. Our team works directly with clients to address each of their individual complex needs—building upon his or her strengths.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services or designee provides supervision of assigned unit shift including scheduling, programming, and administration in order to maintain effective therapeutic programming on that shift.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide administrative supervision to the program and staff including scheduling, obtaining coverage, safety, evaluation, disciplinary actions of staff.
• Provide direct support of both staff and clients throughout the shift, including instructional, therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Participates in required staff training programs.
• As assigned, completes all program and/or clinical documentation of the clients’ response to the milieu, group, or individual intervention and the progress on individual goals.
• Actively exhibits teamwork and professionalism by example and actions in all areas of management, including client-family contracts, collaboration with others, communications, relationships with external stakeholders. This is evidenced through the level of cooperation, ownership and facilitation exhibited in how the unit/program functions in itself, as well as with its interactions with other departments in the agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or a related field.
• Prefer current license in the state of Ohio e.g. LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW
• 2-3 years of experience working with children with behavioral health needs and their families.
• Flexible schedule to include some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Responsible for carrying agency provided cell phone and maintaining an on call schedule as assigned.
• Strong clinical skills including expertise in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions and substance abuse therapy.  Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Practical and creative problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required performing essential job functions.
• A valid driver's license with approved driving record (less than 6 points), personal transportation and insurance, if required to drive on behalf of the agency.

Why Work for Us:

We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our rich options include:

• Dental, vision and medical insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid long-term disability
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewoodâ€) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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