Shift Supervisor

Responsible for proper assignment of all program staff scheduled for the shift.  Makes changes of location assignment to meet program need.

 

1. Assigns and/or monitors individual work which staff must complete during shift.

 

1. Ensures the delivery of services to clients by program components that are functioning at that time. (Inpatient, CODAAP, CCF, Womens, and Partial Hospital).

 

1. Performs the following duties as needed:
2. a) Conducts skilled interviews with new and former clients to elicit necessary information and to explain program fully.
3. b) Completes any required paperwork including, but not limited to, incident reports, log entries, etc. and coordinates referrals to other Gaudenzia-DRC staff and/or other facilities.
4. c) Assesses physical and mental condition of incoming clients and clients within the facility as needed. Refers to appropriate program services.
5. d) Provides therapeutic/supportive contact for the clients. Encourages clients to pursue recovery and become involved in treatment at Gaudenzia-DRC.
6. e) Supervises Residential Aides in the performance of their duties.
7. f) Responds to inquiries from hospital or referring agency concerning referral to Gaudenzia-DRC’s treatment Program.

 

1. Personally, inspects all floors of building to ensure that clients and staff are secure in their assigned areas.

 

1. Meets with supervisor of following shift and transmits unfinished business.

 

1. Maintains complete happenings on shift through completion of log and incident reports.

 

1. Notifies Director of Operations and on-call Directors of any emergencies such as violence, damage to property, fire, failure of client to return by curfew and AWOLS of correctional clients and any unusual occurrences. Calls hospitals and police to ascertain whereabouts of correctional clients when clients fail to return and are designated as AWOL.

 

1. Works assigned shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

 

1. Responsible for the safety and security of facility and all clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or related experience.

Three years’ experience in treatment of addictions, including one year in a supervisory capacity.