POSITION SUMMARY

The Evening Supervisor reports to the Director of Youth Care Services and is responsible to support the Youth Care Workers in the facilities as well as administer the New Employee Training program (NET). Support includes but is not limited to; crisis support, shift coverage, answering questions about reports, youth interventions, policies, Code of Conduct, scheduling, and general youth care practices. The incumbent shall have a genuine concern for youth and their families and an appreciation of the issues they face and be familiar with and have an understanding of the goals and objectives of HBYS. The Evening Supervisor may be expected to report to any of the HBYS facilities during any shift. Access to a car, with the necessary insurance for transporting youth is imperative.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The incumbent is accountable to all policies and expectations of the Province of Nova Scotia:

Provincial Policies for Child-Caring Facilities

Children and Family Services Act

Nova Scotia Child Abuse Protocol

HomeBridge Youth Society Code of Conduct

HBYS Managers Code of Conduct

Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 4471

CORE COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is required to perform, exhibit and lead by example in the following areas:

Analytical and conceptual thinking

Client service orientation

Sharing Knowledge and developing others

Organizational commitment and awareness

Discretionary Effort

Leadership

Communication skills (verbal and written)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In all duties and responsibilities and any delegation of tasks, the incumbent is responsible to ensure that all matters under the Provincial Policies for Child-Caring Facilities which fall under their responsibilities are routinely reviewed and that the policies are met or exceeded.

Provide leadership to and sharing of knowledge and/or training, and support to HomeBridge Youth Care Workers and other employees as required

Work cooperatively with all Management team members

Provide direction to and support Youth Care Workers

Ensure all employees are fully aware of and adhere to the policies and procedures of HomeBridge and DCS

Build ongoing and supportive relationships with all stakeholders: youth, professionals associated with HomeBridge, families, placing agencies, community, etc.

Fully participate in HomeBridge committees and external committees as required

Submit informative, detailed, timely reports, monthly to the management team

Provide emergency, on-call support while on shift

Other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Youth Care Services or the Executive Director

Training on an annual basis to meet or exceed the standards of the Youth Care Profession

Coordinate and facilitate Student Placement opportunities for Child and Youth Care students; meet with placement Supervisors from approved schools to discuss placement expectations

Meet with new employees and guide them through the N.E.T. (New employee training) program until they have completed the required components

Attend Management, Supervisor and Service delivery meetings as directed

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment demands strong concentration and the ability to focus while maintaining a sensitivity and appreciation of the delicate balance required with the clientele. Work hours are primarily evening, weekends including some holidays. Must be able to work independently and under stressful conditions. Working environment often requires sensitivity to cultural, societal differences and appropriate protocols. Working conditions include physical, emotional and mental demands