Valley Youth House
Supervisor - School-Based
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania•Full-time
$64,000 - $66,000 annually
$64,000 - $66,000 annually
About the Job
Supervisor
Location: Bethlehem
Salary: ($64k - $66k)
The Organization:
Valley Youth House is a nonprofit organization that empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. Valley Youth House works from a Trauma Informed / Healing Centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency
Why Join Us?
- We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
- Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
- Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
- Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
- Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
- An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Essential Functions of School-Based Supervisor:
- To communicate and develop positive relationships with school clients and ensure the smooth operation of the program.
- To provide supervision to clinical staff including:
- Regular weekly meetings of at least an hour with each full-time staff member and a half hour with part-time staff.
- Telephone contact as needed (i.e. during crisis situations).
- To provide verbal and written feedback to staff including commendations and disciplinary and performance issues as appropriate, including a one-month and three-month verbal review, six-month and one-year written reviews, and periodic evaluations as specified in the agency's personnel files.
- To supervise the overall services, review each client's Individualized Treatment Plan, and take those actions necessary to ensure the proper implementation of the plan.
- To review and maintain case files for each client in care at least four times annually.
- To monitor on a monthly basis the quantity and quality of staff work and to ensure that staff are providing services according to program protocols.
- To review staff time sheets on a bi-weekly basis to ensure service provision meets program standards, and to approve/ disapprove program staff requests for time off.
- To facilitate regular staff meetings for each program as necessary and whole- program meetings on a monthly basis in order to share agency information, and provide education and support to staff.
- To work with the Associate Director of Prevention to expand the programs to other schools/ districts.
- To interview and participate in the selection of staff for openings while maintaining a staff that is culturally competent.
- To immediately report to the Associate Director and Senior Vice President when a death occurs in an open case or a case that has closed within the agency in the past 30 days.
- To immediately report to the Associate Director and Senior Vice President any situation in which a client or staff is threatening to sue or file a complaint against the agency.
- To immediately report to the Associate Director and Senior Vice President the filing of any criminal charges or child abuse reports regarding students or staff.
Minimum Qualifications for Supervisor of School-Based:
- A Master's Degree in a human service discipline.
- Five years of appropriate experience are required (preferably two of which are supervisory experience).
- He or she must be an individual who has never been convicted of any child abuse offenses.
Physical Requirements for Supervisor of School-Based:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Occasionally
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
- Moving from one worksite to another X Occasionally
**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.
About Valley Youth House
Valley Youth House is more than a nonprofit organization.
We’re a catalyst for youth to achieve their desired futures through genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and build community connections.
We partner with each young person we meet to help them create the best possible outcome for their unique situation.
We’re a catalyst for youth to achieve their desired futures through genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and build community connections.
We partner with each young person we meet to help them create the best possible outcome for their unique situation.