Independent Living Assistant Supervisor/Coach

Position: Independent Living Assistant Manager/Coach
Reports To: ILP Supervisor
Beginning Pay Range: $48,305.00-$49,750.00

About DABSJ:

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.

About this Opportunity:

The Independent Living Plus (ILP) Assistant Program Supervisor is responsible for ensuring program consistency within the ILP home(s) and supervising Independent Living Development Specialists (ILDS). Initially the Assistant Supervisor will be a split role with coaching responsibilities that include individual and group coaching, assessment of youth independent living skills and knowledge, referrals to community resources, and community advocacy. With continued growth of the program, the split role will transition into a full-time supervisory position.

Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as an Assistant Supervisor?

Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelors in a Human Services related field and a minimum of two years of experience in childcare institution. Must have a valid driver's license and proficient in Microsoft Office and basic competence in computer use and electronic case management and clinical record systems. A demonstrated understanding of the strengths, needs, challenges, and resilience of the target population of children, youth, and families and experience or ability to work with school, court, behavioral health, and child welfare partners. This candidate must be willing to work both 1st and 2nd shift hours.

Offered benefits and more: (Revise when applicable)

• Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.
• 403B Retirement Opportunity.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
• Access to a robust training system.
• DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings.
• Reimbursement for trainings.
• Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc).
• Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
• Regular supervision.
• Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
• Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
• Careers at DABSJ take place at our new Dean Lake campus featuring modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, dedicated spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms and den, fitness area, and locker room.

DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.

DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.