Thompson Child & Family Focus, located in the Charlotte/Matthews area, has an opening for the Program Supervisor position in a residential treatment program. The Program Supervisor shall oversee the daily operations of the residential attachment program, cottage activities and care of clients. Supervisor shall assist in coordination of care, staffing patterns, budgets, and environments that support the treatment philosophy. Duties include supervising Residential Care Specialists and shift leaders, as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the best care possible for the children and families in the program.

 

This program provides 24 hour direct care to children ages 6 – 14 in the residential treatment program by providing a safe therapeutic home setting in a positive, consistent and structured environment. This includes mental health support and documentation based on service goals and plans for each client. The program staff plan, provide and supervise the daily activities of the clients to build self-esteem and appropriate peer interaction for each child. This program is responsible for building a safe and positive environment for each child using basic principles of reality therapy without punitive approaches while providing engaging, nurturing structure. This individual must have the ability to appropriately intervene to meet the needs of the child and their family members gain the skills and confidence to address issues and problems as they take place.

 

Physical Requirements: Will frequently perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility. Staff must be agile enough to control and rapidly extricate him/herself and youths from buildings in case of an emergency. This program does require staff to be able to maintain sufficient physical agility and stamina to intervene with uncooperative youths and must be able to exert the minimum necessary strength to restrain and subdue the youth if necessary. Staff must be capable of running a distance as required in the prevention of a youth absconding. Persons with any medical problems such as joint problems, obesity, arthritis or cardiopulmonary conditions, where it would be unwise or not possible to engage in moderate physical exertion should not be considered.

 

Education Requirements: Master’s Degree in a Human Services field with a minimum of two years of experience working with adolescent males, or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of four years supervisory experience and two years of experience working with population specific youths. Additionally, candidates must have the ability to work 2nd shift and weekends. Only Qualified Professionals will be considered.

 

Position requires driving agency vehicle as well as transporting clients. A valid driver’s license in the state of your residence, at least 3 years of driving with a driver’s license and clean driving record are required. All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check is required. No calls please.



To apply: https://www.thompsoncff.org/open-positions/

 

Thompson seeks to maintain an inclusive diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.