Summary:
Directs staff engaged in providing residential and recreation services for all students and ensures programs and standards meet all DOL, PRH, Center and corporate requirements.
- Provides direct supervision of Residential Living Manager, Recreation Manager, SGA Advisor, and secretary.
- Approves shift assignments, directs tasks, monitors and evaluates performance of assigned staff.
- Train, supervise, and evaluate staff and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.
- Informs staff of the medical needs of injured or sick students on Center and ensures directives and health orders for non-health personnel are followed. Authorizes the dispensing of medication after consultation with the Center physician.
- Initiates strategies to continuously improve the culture and climate of the center to improve student satisfaction, reduce negative separations, and promote retention.
- Provides overall supervision of the Recreation function. Prepares, communicates, and administers diverse recreation component, including leisure-time learning and employment programs. • Briefs the oncoming shift supervisor(s) before departure. This includes medical condition of students injured or sick, incidents, safety and security.
- Conducts staff training for residential and recreation staff to promote improvements in programs and student achievement.
- Provides students with practice in self-government and opportunities for input into center policies. Schedules regular meetings between the Center Director and SGA officers. •
- Develops and supports leadership training that includes a formal leadership training curriculum and ongoing in-service training for student leaders.
- Monitors and communicates OMS goals and outcomes by dorm to promote continuous improvement.
- Ensures appropriate support for the centers Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles Committee.
- Ensures that residential staff assists students in development long- and short-term personal and independent living goals and documents same on the students’ PCDP. Monitors progress through effective and timely ESPs.
Qualifications and Experience:
Postsecondary degree and 2 years’ experience working with youth required. One year of supervisory experience required. Driver’s License required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field preferred.
