Residential Supervisor 1shift/Education Coordinator

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Louisville , KY, Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00Hourly,  Job Summary:  Responsible for coordinating the educational needs of each resident, either through an on-campus or off-campus school program, acting as the main agency contact for school personnel.  Coordinator provides collaboration with residential leadership, treatment teams, JCPS personnel, and other applicable staff on and off campus to facilitate treatment needs of the residential clients in the school setting.  Directly supervises residential first shift staff working first shift Monday-Friday in the on-campus school, as well as additional first shift staff during the summer months and holiday breaks when school is out of session.  ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supports the mission, vision, and philosophy of St. Joseph Children’s Home.  Facilitates and supports the design and implementation of policies and procedures. Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies. Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others by exhibiting:  Individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace. Exhibits effective communication skills. Participates and teaches in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency of themselves and their staff.  Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve St. Joseph Children’s Home objectives. Reports (and if possible, provides intervention for) incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving children to the appropriate supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Education Coordinator: Upon admission, become familiar with the educational background of all residents. Work with JCPS and agency staff to ensure residents’ educational needs and rights are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion. Register, enroll, and attend orientation for all residents. Ensure any resident who appears to need testing for special education services receives such testing and services within the required timelines. Ensure ECE meetings and assessments are being held as needed for all residents receiving special education services. Attends all ARC, IEP, 504, etc. meetings for residents or ensure attendance by SJCH staff. Act as primary point person for off-campus staff to contact when a resident is ill, suspended, or has any other need, then ensure any necessary paperwork, including an incident report, is completed. Assist in monitoring student progress, provide motivation for educational efforts, and arrange for necessary tutoring. Attend and actively participate in weekly Residential Admin meetings, providing thorough updates regarding residents’ educational progress and needs. Provide assistance and support in expediting student’s return to home school. Ensure therapists are fully informed of all pertinent educational information when a resident is returning home or entering a foster home placement. Attend or provide input to treatment teams for residents when possible. Regularly meets with staff to develop successful strategies for development of effective study routines, school attendance, and positive motivation for residents in the school setting. Collaborate with Assistant Director of Residential to ensure that weekly on-campus tutors are current on resident’s needs to best assist them during tutoring sessions. Coordinate with Advancement to post openings for volunteer positions within program on the volunteer software.  Responsible for supervising volunteers within their program, including tracking volunteer hours by using volunteer software and ensuring any supervision requirements are met. First Shift Supervisor: Assume full responsibility for the operation, administration, and functioning of first shift staff, whether during the school year, summer break, or holiday breaks. Direct, supervise, and evaluate the work and performance of first shift staff. Assure the implementation and monitoring of the program goals according to agency policy and procedure. Implement the child caring program by providing a therapeutic milieu during summer and holiday breaks. Respond to staff and clients' needs with fairness, objectivity, firmness, care, and concern.  Observes behavioral and emotional climate within the group and with each individual staff and client and responds appropriately. Provide input into client's treatment plans and goals.  Communicates with members of the treatment team in a timely and accurate manner about pertinent issues and updates concerning the client's progress and treatment needs. Assist first shift staff with coordinating transportation of children to necessary appointments.  Supervise and assist first shift staff in fulfillment of daily and weekly expectations, e.g., basic hygiene, basic nutrition, housekeeping, proper attire, proper care of clothing and property, timeliness. Oversee, monitor, and supervise first shift staff to make sure they record significant behavior (positive and negative). Conduct regularly scheduled first shift staff meetings at least once a month to assure that proper and accurate lines of communication are in place between the residential staff, JCPS, administration, and clinical services.  Performs competently in crisis management and maintains certification in SCM.  Utilizes these skills as needed to assure the safety of the individual clients. Exhibits regular and punctual attendance. Responsible for obtaining forty (40) clock hours of required staff development/training as set forth by St. Joseph Children’s Home Policy and Procedures, COA, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.   OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs administrative tasks in a timely and complete manner according to policy and procedure according to licensing, COA accreditation, and agency standards. Promotes the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process by identifying opportunities for improvement. Attends and participates in administrative/staff/committee meetings/training as required and assigned by agency. Within departmental parameters, exhibits customer service, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Effectively prioritizes and coordinates job tasks for maximum productivity. Facilitates other projects/staff as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervise residential staff working first shift in the on-campus school, as well as additional first shift staff during the summer months and holiday breaks when school is out of session.  Work is done under supervision, but advice and assistance are not always readily available.  Matters dealt with are governed by procedures or policies, that are established in general terms, but with some latitude for interpretation.  Decisions and actions on difficult problems are subject to approval beforehand. Qualifications: Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): CULTURAL SENSITIVITY Appreciates differences between others in thought as well as style and shows respect for their ideas. Demonstrates responsiveness to the racial, ethnic, and cultural needs of individuals while maintaining respect for those differences. EMPOWERMENT AS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Recognizes and works to eliminate situations that may lead to re-traumatization; Understands and allows for mutual self-help to occur among trauma survivors by utilizing their lived experience to promote recovery and healing. JOB KNOWLEDGE (Essential Functions) Has a clear understanding of the position. Demonstrates proficiency in the necessary common and technical knowledge areas required for the position. MODELING AS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Uses appropriate voice, is aware of development levels of clients served, encourages independence and self-help, and reinforces positive behavior. For those who provide direct care to clients, can anticipate problems, redirect behavior using positive practices, handle transitions well and develop goals for observation. PEER SUPPORT & COLLABORATION Communicates and interacts well with others among teams, across departments, and/or with clients to ensure a respectful, and inclusive service/work environment. Encourages and supports skill development of colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders. Builds/maintains trust and exhibits healthy boundaries with colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders. PROFESSIONALISM Is visible with a positive presence, ethical, and highly professional. Expresses accountability for actions. Shows respect towards others, serves as an appropriate role model during interactions and while performing job responsibilities, and is responsive to the needs of others. QUALITY OF WORK Reliably completes work according to organization standards. Exhibits strong judgment and problem-solving skills. SAFETY Creates and maintains a safe, welcoming, physical and service environment. TIME MANAGEMENT Is consistently at work, on time, and conforms to scheduled work hours. Possesses the ability to effectively manage projects, timelines, and team goals without constant oversight.  Education and Experience:High School diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred.  Must have experience and solid knowledge base of student IEPs, special education services, and prefer experience working with the Jefferson County Public School system.  Experience preferred in providing appropriate care to clients, winning their respect, guiding clients in their development, managing a home effectively, and in the participation, management, and implementation of a treatment program. Physical Factors (those checked apply):    Sitting at a desk for  up to 8 hours x Office Environment x Entering data / keystroke x   Driving   x   Standing for up to 8 hours   x   Reaching above shoulder level   x Walking x Bending x Lifting/Carrying 50 max lbs x Pushing / Pulling 50 max lbs.   Using feet for repetitive action     Using hands for repetitive action   x Repetitive kneeling movements to and from the floor x Sustained kneeling position for up to 10 minutes x Supporting another participant/client’s body weight x   Indoor/Outdoor environment  that may be at times loud and/or stressful