Employment

Group Home Supervisor (Waxahachie)

Position Summary:

The Group Home Supervisor will provide organization, training, support and accountability to Home Parents as they provide direct care to youth and their families. GHS is responsible to fully implement the PCHAS Way philosophy of care and structure. Will work with the team of Home Parents to provide the highest quality service to youth and their families.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and attend all collaborative plan of service meetings and program team meetings.
  
• Serve as the Family Team Coordinator to ensure that the Plan of Service is fully implemented.
  
• Train and equip Home Parents to utilize Love and Logic skills as well as strength focused language. The GHS conducts regular observations and provides feedback to enhance the learning process.
  
• Ensure the educational needs of youth are being addressed and that an intentional community of learning exists in each group home.
  
• Learn and implement outcome measurement tools and practices and utilize those to improve the quality of the program
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision and support for Home Parents in the assigned work group.
  
• Coordinate communication and contacts with family members.

 

Working Conditions:

• GHS will maintain an office with computer and other equipment necessary to complete tasks. Hours of work vary according to the needs of the youth and the group home. Works evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed to address the needs of youth, families and PCHAS staff.
  
• In emergency situations the GHS may be required to provide overnight coverage to support Home Parents who must be absent or need additional, temporary assistance.
  
• Provide on call support to Home Parents
  
• Some travel may be required
  
• Must be able to see, hear and respond to youth and or staff in a variety of settings.
  

 

Job Requirements:

• A master's degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university and one year of paid experience working with children and families at risk is preferred.
  
• A bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university plus three years of experience required.

 

Skills:

• Must be organized, self-motivated, and have excellent written and verbal communication.
  
• Must be able to prioritize and be accountable for timelines, to complete projects accurately in timely manner.
  
• Must be able to operate a computer utilizing Word, Excel, Outlook and program specific programs.
• Must be trained in specific PCHAS Way techniques such as Love and Logic, strength-focused theory, family dynamics and other intervention methods.
  
• Must be able to lead, inspire, supervise and evaluate a team of professionals.
  
• Must have good understanding of family dynamics and methods for engaging those families in helping relationship.
  
  

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Apply online or send your resume and a cover letter to employment@pchas.org. For more information, contact:

• Elisa Lopez - Coordinator of Recruitment
  7201 Broadway Street, Suite 228
  San Antonio, Texas 78209-3772
  Phone: 210-829-5910
  Fax: 210-829-5970
  Email: employment@pchas.org

(Posted 1/17/12)