Unit Supervisor Residential
Bethany, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Job Category : Social Services - Domestic Programs
Requisition Number : UNITS001119
Full-Time
Location
MI-GR-901 Eastern
901 Eastern Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.
Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Unit Supervisor, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.
How Your Role Makes a Difference
Manage, direct, and lead Youth Specialist(s) and facilitate weekly meetings;
Provide weekly individual and team supervision to supervisory staff;
Cultivate a positive, team centered work environment;
Participate in weekly staff and resident meetings;
Responsible for the financials, budget, and spending of the homes;
Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures for staff evaluations, conference/training requests, timekeeping, and reimbursement requests;
Assist in the development and maintenance of the program’s operating manual;
Hire, on-board, and train staff effectively to ensure efficient operations;
Oversee scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage at all times;
Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements for social services;
Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
Complete other duties as assigned.
What Will Make You Successful
Must have one of the following:
High School Diploma and four (4) years of work experience in a child caring institution or;
Two (2) years of college from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of work experience in a child caring institution or;
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience in a child caring institution;
Successfully pass a federal fingerprint screening may be required;
Provide weekly, unannounced rounds in the classrooms and/or all areas where children congregate to ensure safety, wellbeing, and best practice of care in these areas;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
We Invest in You
Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : UNITS001119
Full-Time
Location
MI-GR-901 Eastern
901 Eastern Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.
Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Unit Supervisor, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.
How Your Role Makes a Difference
Manage, direct, and lead Youth Specialist(s) and facilitate weekly meetings;
Provide weekly individual and team supervision to supervisory staff;
Cultivate a positive, team centered work environment;
Participate in weekly staff and resident meetings;
Responsible for the financials, budget, and spending of the homes;
Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures for staff evaluations, conference/training requests, timekeeping, and reimbursement requests;
Assist in the development and maintenance of the program’s operating manual;
Hire, on-board, and train staff effectively to ensure efficient operations;
Oversee scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage at all times;
Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements for social services;
Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
Complete other duties as assigned.
What Will Make You Successful
Must have one of the following:
High School Diploma and four (4) years of work experience in a child caring institution or;
Two (2) years of college from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of work experience in a child caring institution or;
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience in a child caring institution;
Successfully pass a federal fingerprint screening may be required;
Provide weekly, unannounced rounds in the classrooms and/or all areas where children congregate to ensure safety, wellbeing, and best practice of care in these areas;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
We Invest in You
Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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