Unit Supervisor Helping Recently Migrated Youth - Opportunity to Make a Difference

What is this job?

The Unit Supervisor provides leadership that embodies BCC core values and works to maintain a Trauma Responsive Environment. The Unit Supervisor is versed in BCC’s Theory of Change and implements BCC policies and procedures to support a safe and nurturing treatment environment. The Unit Supervisor effectively works as a leader on the interdisciplinary team, and provides coaching and support to Youth Care Professionals.

What is the Caminos Program?

You would be helping children who have recently migrated to the United States and are seeking opportunities for reunification with family as well as the chance to pursue their education and legal immigration cases. BCC calls this our Caminos program, and we see it as a fulfillment of our purpose as a non-profit: to enrich communities, one family at a time.

What is this company ? Board of who?

Board of Child Care (BCC) is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

What does the benefits package look like?

• Base compensation for a Unit Supervisor begins at $50,382 and goes up commensurate with experience. Candidates who speak Spanish and English (which is not required for this role) start at $53,577.
• Accrue vacation at the rate of 3 weeks per year, plus two floating holidays to use, plus up to nine paid holidays when BCC is closed. That's up to 30 days off per year!
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• Up to 3% annual match to retirement contributions
• Health insurance is available via CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Applicants are welcome to request our full benefit guide for further details.

What does this job do specifically?

• Model and act in accordance with BCC’s core values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.
• Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices. Partner with BCC’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee to build (and participate) in trainings and group experiences that strengthen BCC’s commitment to EDI. Model the use of inclusive language.

• Demonstrate and practice BCC’s leadership mindset, “Choose kindness. Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen.”
• Provides effective supervision to childcare staff to ensure that childcare services are consistently provided based upon the Board of Child Care’s treatment philosophy, mission, practices and policies.
• Maintains flexible work hours to include evening and weekend hours at both on site and off site locations.
• Ensures that the staff to resident ratio is adequate and consistent with the agency policy and unit needs by providing coverage in units as necessary.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of unit systems, and effectively oversees their completion.
• Demonstrates an understanding of health and safety standards through weekly on site inspections.
• Demonstrates understanding of the various programs at the Board of Child Care in order to adequately orient staff and residents to the program.
• Demonstrates the ability to receive, transmit, store and retrieve information as evidenced through written and verbal communication.
• Contributes to the prevention and management of challenging behaviors by implementing the Board of Child Care’s behavior management and therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.
• Develops therapeutic activities that are consistent with the age and level of functioning of each resident.
• Promotes effective communication through the timely submission of documentation and weekly team meetings.
• Provides direct feedback to direct care staff through written supervisions, annual and six month evaluations.
• Fosters equality and diversity in problem identification and conflict resolution among both staff and residents.
• Demonstrates an understanding of daily routines and the need for consistency within the unit.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to complete accurate bi-weekly timesheets.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete an accurate staff schedule, while minimizing and/or eliminating overtime.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain an accurate account of all unit finances.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and familiarity with both Board of Child Care and Office of Refugee Resettlement Policy and Procedures relating to the care and supervision of Unaccompanied Children. This includes knowledge of legal background and authority governing the practice as related to working with Unaccompanied Children.
• Participates as a member of each resident’s Interdisciplinary Treatment Team for the purpose of treatment/discharge planning and reviews. Must effectively communicate both written and verbally with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Ensures accurate medication administration, documentation and safe storage of medication in accordance with applicable state guidelines.
• Ensures that each direct care staff successfully completes forty hours of professional training per year of employment to effectively meet their position responsibilities.
• On a rotating basis, provides effective campus supervision by fulfilling campus supervisory responsibilities as needed and provides on call campus supervisor coverage on assigned weekends.
• Provides transportation for residents as required.
• Obtain and maintain certification as a “user” in BCC’s electronic health record software system.

Where is this job based? Is this an in-person position?

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Sunday through Thursday, or Tuesday through Saturday—8 hours a day, with 30 minutes for lunch. Each Supervisor is expected to work two late nights— 2p-10p, with remaining shifts varying as 11a-7p and/or 10a-6p. This position regularly requires flexible work hours to include evening and weekend hours at both on-site and off-site locations. With prior approval from a Treatment Team Manager or Program Director, Supervisors are eligible for flex schedule. This position is classified as an essential staff member for campus emergencies including severe weather.

What experience and education do I need?

Required Education and Experience

• · Able to speak, read and write English and Spanish.
• · Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Other Job Requirements

• This position requires you to drive BCC vehicles. Must have a valid, active, driver's license with less than 7 points.
• The job responsibilities posted here are intended to be a summary of key responsibilities. A full and more detailed job description will be provided during the interview process.
• Background check and drug screen required.

The Board of Child Care is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates.