Supervisor of Direct Care
Core
Supervise and train direct care staff in a residential children's center, ensuring safety, care plans, and operational coordination for youth in temporary living environments.
Role type
Supervisor of Direct Care (Congregate Care)
Builds
Safe residential care environment and structured programs for children/youth
Domain
Child welfare / Social services / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Staff supervision and training, care plan management, facility safety inspection, incident response and documentation, activity planning and leadership, regulatory compliance reporting
Preferred skills
Experience with congregate residential institutions or non-secure detention facilities, background in psychology, sociology, social work, or related fields
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Supervise and train Childcare/Congregate Care Specialists staff; Ensure adequate child-care coverage throughout the facility; Maintain physical safety of the facility by inspecting premises; Monitor coordination of appointments; Maintain accurate headcounts and complete required reports; Conduct inspections and contraband searches; Ensure prompt and appropriate responses to incidents; Plan and coordinate activities; Monitor and supervise all on-site programs
Seniority
Mid-level supervisor, hands-on operational leadership