Residential Supervisor (Child and Adolescent)

Pay Rate: starting at $40,775 (annually)

We serve children ages 5-14 whose behavioral and emotional needs have not responded to community-based interventions and services. Intervening early can help increase the likelihood of successful therapy and behavioral modification.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Building Supervisor who will be responsible for the management of the building and its resources during an assigned shift and provides direct administrative supervision of assigned Behavioral Specialists. This position supports staff for call-outs, unit crises, security of the building and other staffing needs.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows trauma informed care philosophy, and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) model to influence and guide all interactions with youth, families, and colleagues and actively participates in the integration of these within the therapeutic Milieu.
• Monitors the therapeutic and physical environment of the units during assigned building shifts to ensure a clean, safe, and organized milieu for the youth. Reinforces an environment of care which is trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutically responsive to the needs of the youth.
• Directs the response to any crisis situations consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Rounds to make assessments throughout the shift with respect to the clinical programming and the safety of the youth.
• Monitors and coordinates scheduling of all the units, manages unplanned staff call-outs to ensure proper coverage ratios.
• Coordinates staff debriefings and documentation of restraints.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma and 5 years’ experience with children or special populations, 2 years of which are in a leadership or supervisory role.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent relational skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to work with minimal direction or supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one area of the building to another.
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with others.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.   There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer