Who are we?

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Are you interested in growing your career in the behavioral health field? Do you want to make an impact on the lives of children and adolescents? We provide residential treatment programming for youth ages 11 to 18 that have a variety of behavioral health needs such as self-injurious, risk-taking, and/or aggressive behaviors. Our team works directly with clients to address each of their individual complex needs—building upon his or her strengths.

Position Summary:

As the Assistant Cottage Supervisor, you will provide oversight of programming, leadership, and supervision of all client activities and program staff. You will ensure the residential programming is functioning consistent with state regulations and accreditations. You will also provide hands on and administrative supervision including scheduling, training and performance management to ensure a high quality Treatment Specialist team provides the best care to our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrate responsibility for the management, leadership and supervision of the program and direct care staff.
• Monitor and assist with coordination of schedules that provide safe and realistic coverage for the program, including but not limited to, recording all schedule changes, late arrivals, etc. in a timely manner.
• Facilitate Individual Supervision Logs with direct care staff as needed and report staff concerns/issues to Program Supervisor.
• Manage the staff office including but not limited to Unit log books, supply of needed agency forms, posting of directives/reminders, and Shift lead responsibilities.
• Coordinate and oversee implementation of milieu, group, and individual program services in conjunction with the Program Supervisor.
• Handle disciplinary actions, as assigned by Program Supervisor.
• Provide relevant input/feedback to Program Supervisor for timely completion of evaluations.
• Assist the Program Supervisor in the development and implementation of the Development Action Plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the policies and practices delineated in the Personnel Policy Manual.
• Complete all program and/or clinical documentation of the clients’ response to the milieu, group, or individual intervention and the progress on individual goals.
• Contribute to the establishment of programs/systems/practices/procedures for commending staff for exemplary job performance.
• Collaborate with Program Supervisor to establish staff assignments that benefit the program. This includes determining the appropriateness of staff placements in their assigned department.
• Coordinate and implement daily programming (milieu, group, individual) coordination with therapists, partial hospitalization staff, case managers, and Program Supervisor.
• Assist the Program Supervisor in monitoring and evaluating the quality of the program and campus safety/security.
• Assist in the development and implementation of plans/programs that enhance the quality of the services provided.
• Exhibit teamwork and professionalism by example and actions in all areas of management, including client-family contracts, collaboration with others, and relationships with external stakeholders.
• Provide direction, training, guidance and advice on personnel-related issues for all Treatment Specialists.
• Manage required document/reporting systems.
• Perform the duties of a Treatment Specialist, as needed.
• Monitor the process whereby all basic needs of children/youth are consistently met (medical, dental, dietary, clothing, safety, clients rights and education) and makes necessary adjustments when barriers or problems arise.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going trainings.
• All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
• Assure that staff maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or Education. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience working with children with behavioral health needs and their families in a residential treatment, social service or mental health setting is preferred
• Flexible schedule to include some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Responsible for carrying agency provided cell phone and maintaining an on call schedule as assigned.

Benefits:

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
•  403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.