RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Direct Care Residential Assistant Supervisor to join our RFK team in Lancaster, MA!

Who We Seek:
A leader who is responsible for the day-to-day activities at the program and ensures the safety and security of students and fellow employees. We need you to play a vital role in providing daily therapeutic support and guidance for children and adolescents so they can achieve the highest level of independence. Every day, you will have the opportunity to see the positive results of the work you do. You will develop and maintain strong therapeutic relationships with children, demonstrate exceptional verbal intervention skills and will effectively implement individual client treatment plans. You will guide and support staff and provide shift leadership in the absence of the Evening Supervisor.

Requirements

• Coordinate all scheduled student activities and refer students to appropriate employees for support.
• Observe and record all medication has been taken and counted in the medication and narcotic logbook.
• Supervise shifts in the absence of a supervisor.
• Communicate all necessary information to the on-coming supervisor.
• Utilize employees on shift in a manner that best promotes the safety and well-being of both students and employees.
• Maintain the safety and security of the program, its students, and employees.
• Perform verbal and physical de-escalation as needed to ensure safety of students and fellow employees in accordance with agency policies and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) procedures.
• Ensure employees on shift follow and maintain all safety, security and agency policies and procedures.
• Attend program meetings such as supervisor and staff meetings.
• Facilitate community meetings.
• Utilize the on-call system as outlined.
• Mentor and coach counselors in understanding Trauma Informed Care and Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) concepts
• De-escalate situations and provide mediation.
• Communicate with students, co-workers, and external providers in a professional manner.
• Complete and pass required trainings and certifications set forth by the agency.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Work and/or supervise at different locations, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed by administration.

Qualifications:

-High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related Human Service Field

-One Year of experience in residential care

-Strong written and verbal skills

Shift:
40 Hours Day, second shift Back end of the Schedule (Tuesday-Saturday)

Who we are:
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to care. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience.

How we promote equity, cultivate leaders, and grow together:
At RFK Community Alliance we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

$2,500 Sign-On Incentive
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.

Why you’ll love us:
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Keywords:
Direct Support Professional, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Youth Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Residential Care, Human Services, Personal Care Assistant,
Home Health Aide, Relief Staff, RFK

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.25 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person