COTTAGE SUPERVISOR

2 YEARS OF SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates service delivery to residents.
• Carries out program orientation for new employees, ensuring direct reports complete annual trainings.
• Maintains visibility and accessibility to ensure staff and resident needs are met, including the proper supervision of residents, adherence to staffing ratios, and proper handling of crisis situations.
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques, including regular supervision with direct reports.
• Participates in the second shift supervision rotation as well as On-Call rotation.
• Conduct interviews for vacant Cottage Life Assistant positions.
• Maintains required records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence as required by regulatory agencies by the assigned deadlines.
• Orients newly admitted residents to the program and communicates with staff any initial plans of care, safety concerns, and ways to make the resident feel welcome.
• Ensures effective communication with staff members by direct individual communication, meetings, logbooks, and notices through email or other messaging system.
• Provides transportation of residents as program needs dictate or as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Ensure the proper administration and recording of medications for consumers in accordance with policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 yrs of experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
  Associate degree with 2 yrs of experience in a behavioral health setting; OR Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience in a human services field
• Supervisory experience in a social service setting (residential or behavioral health preferred)
• Working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a current, valid driver’s license.