Youth Home Supervisor - 122990402

JOB
** Open Recruitment Until Filled**Potential for Telework/Remote options may be considered based on training, quality assurance, performance, and/or business needs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DUTIES: The Youth Home Supervisor is responsible for daily interactions with youth residents of the group home. This position will manage, train, and schedule group home staff to meet the needs of the youth. In addition, the Youth Home Supervisor is responsible for providing guidance and coaching to the group home staff. Duties of this position also include participation in family team meetings to discuss progress of youth toward program goals. The position is also responsible for monitoring the equipment/supply needs of the group home.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The Youth Home Supervisor must posses both academic requirements as well as practical experience in human behavior and dynamics. They must be able to work independently through stressful situations, provide support and guidance to youth workers, as well as reach out for support from supervisors when needed. They must possess organization, planning and prioritizing as well as writing skills. The Youth Home Supervisor must possess physical stamina as well as the ability to pace themselves due to long hours. They must be able to relate positively with adolescents.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The selected applicant for this position will be responsible for obtaining a pre-employment physical and fingerprinting check at their own expense. Additionally, a TB test and medical history form must be completed prior to employment. Must be able to attend and complete CPR/First Aid within the first 30 days of employment. Documentation of education is required. REQUIRED MINIMUM TRAINING: Group care staff is required to have a general knowledge of behavioral, emotional, and socioeconomic problems of children and their treatment. Staff must be able to apply counseling techniques to problems both in individual as well as group sessions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Drivers License.Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.Law enforcement background check is required.Duties of this position require the use of the employees personal vehicle.This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a strict dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status."If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact Human Resources @ (910) 677-2599.MISSIONThe Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.VISIONWe envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.Our Core Standards & ValuesA quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.