Shift Supervisor | R.I.S.E DYS

Job Description

Job Description

Shift Supervisor | R.I.S.E DYS

Work Locations: Springfield & Chicopee *Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply *EOE M/F/D/V

The Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. We believe in our communities and value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community. Our mission is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations, through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health, prevention, and educational services – Changing Lives one family at a time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To assure that applicable rules, policies and procedures are being followed on their shifts.
• To implement each client’s individual Level Plan objectives under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Program Supervisor.
• Ensure all necessary documentation for shift is completed accurately and submitted for review.
• To provide appropriate, safe responses to emergency situations when necessary.
• To develop strong, supportive relationships with the clients and employees.
• To provide for client care and safety, and observe all safety measures.
• Access, plan and implement crisis interventions with clients.
• To notify Program Director immediately in the event of a client crisis, suspected illegal activity or any behavior constituting an incident in the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or 2 years related field preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills; Prior supervisory experience.
• At least two years of experience in Human Services working with adolescents.
• Must have valid driver’s license; Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records.
• Must pass a CORI within the standards identified by EEC.
• Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or perform other supportive services as necessary.

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• 8 Discretionary days a year

Additional Benefits:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Clinical Licensing Support

The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.