Direct Care Supervisor (Manager II)

Position Title

Job Title

Direct Care Supervisor (Manager II)

Organizational Unit

Johnson County KS -> Mental Health -> MNH-Addiction and Residential Services

Location

Johnson County – KS US
Mental Health – Shawnee – Shawnee, KS 66203 US (Primary)

Position Grade

16.16 Exempt

Pay Range (actual pay depends on qualifications)

$25.25 – $37.87

Employment Category

Fulltime-Regular (Internal Posting)

Work Schedule

Sunday – Thursday: 2 pm – 10 pm

Job Description

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of a full time with benefits Direct Care Supervisor. This position will temporarily be assigned at the Adolescent Center for Treatment. The Adolescent Center for Treatment is a substance use disorder, residential treatment program at The Recovery Place in Shawnee. The unit has 24/7 operations and typically individuals stay in the program for up to 28 days. The Direct Care Supervisor would provide the supervision to the Direct Care Staff assigned to work at ACT. This position would provide coaching and support to the staff, assist with floor management and client movement, and coordinate with families/state workers/law enforcement during times of medical and behavioral health emergencies. This position would collaborate with the Program Manager and the clinical staff to ensure consistency from the residential floor to the clinical supports provided throughout the week. First review of applications will begin on June 14, 2023. Once the current assignment is completed, the department will reassign the position as needed within the organization. Additional duties are as follows:

Provides Leadership and Direction to Direct Care staff.
Maintains uninterrupted coverage of the unit, provides guidance and direction to staff; authorizes changes to the client schedule; assigns duties to direct care staff as needed.
Provides 1:1 client supports and crisis management; coaches and trains on PBS implementation and client reinforcements.
Collaborates with Clinical staff on managing and intervening with client behaviors and behavioral health needs.
Reviews staff charting for accuracy, completeness and compliance with program guidelines and licensing standards.
Models professional behavior and skills to direct care staff; coaches (PPD’s) and assists with staff on areas for growth.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work or relevant field; two (2) years’ experience working in behavioral health or relevant field; flexible availability, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Education can substitute for experience, experience can substitute for education.

Master’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field; one (1) year leading, directing, supervising or coordinating the work of others; and licensed as an addiction counselor or other relevant mental health license preferred.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.

Driving Status

Occasional (less than 5%)