Careers @Evidence-Based Associates · 8 hours ago
Supervisor of Direct Support Staff
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelEvidence-Based Associates is seeking a Supervisor of Direct Support Staff to oversee the Direct Support Professionals at Cedar Knolls House. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring effective program coverage and coordination of services for youth.
Health CareNon ProfitSocial AssistanceSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Provide supervision of Direct Support Professional staff within the facility and ensure appropriate program coverage and staff-to-youth ratios
Participate in weekly program meetings and individual supervision of Senior Direct Support Professionals and Direct Support Professionals staff
Collaborate and ensure coordination of programming for the youth that includes but is not limited to clinical, recreational, medical, food, and school services, as needed
Oversee and coordinate the daily implementation of clients’ individualized service and treatment plans, ensuring consistent, person-centered care and guiding DSPs and Senior DSPs
Act as an integral part of the interviewing process and have strong input into final hiring recommendations
Work in collaboration with the Director, Assistant Director and Human Resources to address issues related to staff
Oversee and facilitate collaboration among all program staff and youth to ensure the effective completion and implementation of individualized service plans, treatment goals, and crisis management strategies
Participate in the intake/admission for new referrals
Provide direct milieu care/ coverage on an as-needed basis
Complete the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Train-the-Trainer and Foundations courses and oversee the coordination and delivery of TCI training to program staff
Conduct on-site trainings to Senior Direct Support Professionals and Direct Support Professionals staff
Become trained in MAT (Medication Administration Training) to administer and oversee the administration of medication to clients
Become certified to conduct fire drills ( Complete the S95, F07, F01 Certificates within 6 months of hire)
Actively participate in weekly Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) groups, learning communities, required meetings, trainings, and booster sessions to support model fidelity and program effectiveness
Supervises, reviews, and approves all the documentation (incident reports, progress notes, Individual Crisis Management Plans, missing persons etc.) completed by the direct support staff (Sen. DSP /DSP)
Respond to all clients and environmental crisis, as needed
Perform additional tasks as directed by management
Participate in the on-call rotation, providing supervisory support and guidance to staff during after-hours or emergency situations
Qualification
Required
Master's, Bachelor's, or Associate Degree required, varies with years of related experience
Supervisory experience
Willingness to work with adolescents/ young adults living with the impact of trauma and experience mental health challenges
Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals
Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery
Preferred
Bilingual a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Company
Careers @Evidence-Based Associates
EBA’s mission is to support families and strengthen communities through the high-quality implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs).
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keller Strother
Co-Founder
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