Shift Supervisor

The Shift Supervisor is a member of the Site Management Team. Primarily responsible for the daily management and supervisory control of Group Living operations under the supervision of the Director of Group Living and/or Program Director. Ensures ROP programs are being implemented in accordance with ROP policies and procedures and Federal, State and Local licensing requirements. This position must have full and direct supervision of a minimum of two full-time employees.

• Exercises supervisory responsibility for daily Group Living Operations.

• Serves as the site RAC in the absence of the Program Director, and Directors of Group Living/Student Services.

• Oversees and monitors the facility and daily schedules to ensure all students and staff are in compliance and on time for all program elements.

• Monitors and supervises site operations throughout the day to ensure safety and security of staff and students and proper supervision is maintained. Including but not limited to:

• AM and PM Programs.

• Dining room.

• Units (inspection ready checks).

• Outside student movements.

• Proper staffing of classrooms; including vocations.

• Sports practices, 3 mile runs, 18 x 20s.

• Concerns (site specific) and/or IOT to support safety and security.

• Student meetings.

• Security of buildings.

• Log entries and safe operations.

• PREA and Incident Reporting.

• Ensures proper student/staff ratio compliance.

• Oversees cost control relating to overtime, supplies, and/or staffing.

• Oversees logistics for and assists with facilitating all extra-curricular and community service activities, off-site travel and student transportation, if applicable.

• Oversees weekend student visits to ensure Rite of Passage policies and procedures are maintained.

• Assists with Pre-Service Training when necessary and provides on-going training related to operational or student issues when needed.

• Leads monthly fire drills and documents for auditing purposes. (Site specific).

• Ensures proper safe physical management techniques are followed at all times and assists other staff with emergency situations.

  • Supports all de-escalation issues with staff and students.

  • Ensures restraint documentation is correctly written and submitted to the appropriate parties.

  • Ensures debriefing is complete with any student and/or staff involved in physical intervention.

• Provides management and leadership knowledge, skills and abilities to supervised staff and all other staff.

• Supervised Staff: Manages, hires, trains, develops, approves time and attendance, evaluates, disciplines, and investigates issues relating to violations of safety, violation of Policies and Procedures, conduct, ethics and ROP norms and culture (as a minimum).

• Designates staff to support other departments such as Education, Medical, Food Service, etc.

• Maintains an inventory of clothing and hygiene products; makes purchases as necessary (Site Specific).

• Performs duties of the medical staff in their absence including student medication distribution (Site Specific).

• Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations. Examples of reports: Monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI), weekly report for Site Management review.

• Complies with and implements the Rite of Passage Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals/handbooks.

• Ensures all ROPSTAT entries are accurate and entered in timely manner.

• Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage policies and procedures. Provides input and submits proposals for the revision of existing and/or new policies and procedures.

• Assists with and presents proposals to correct identified deficiencies and quality improvement efforts.

• Attends all required meetings. Depending on location, meetings may include but are not limited to weekly Site Management meeting, Shift Change (Chairperson), Group Leader meetings (facilitates), site-wide meetings and Cabinet meetings.

• Commits to attending and tracking all training and staff development classes in order to ensure sufficient hours of training for this position and all supervised staff are completed on an annual basis. Notifies the Supervisor if annual training hours are deficient.

• Participate in at least 50% of the daily physical activities required of the students.

• Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to the staff and students.

• Models and ensures all program norms are upheld without compromise.

• Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and students.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. For over 30 years, we have developed and operated a continuum of programs based on the needs of youth and our placing agencies. With our emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive therapeutic approach, our organization is highly respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Rite of Passage has locations across the nation! We are an organization that has a long, proud history of improving the lives of youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youth have entered and completed our programs. Rite of Passage has built its reputation on running life changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community and valuing the contributions of its staff.

Our employees are dedicated, passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change. Join our qualified team and become a part of something great. Becoming a member of the Rite of Passage team is more than just a job, but an opportunity to create a meaningful career within a mission driven company.

Experience

Preferred

• Three (3) years of experience in a juvenile treatment (Residential, Behavioral, Dentition, Corrections, etc.) Related and/or equivalent experience may be substituted with approval.One (1) year supervisory experience.

• OR any equivalent combination numbers of years’ experience, education and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Military experience and training is acceptable.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)