Portage House Supervisor

Portage County Health & Human Services department is hiring a full-time Portage House Supervisor. This position will have primary responsibility to develop and oversee all activities and services of Portage House, a rehabilitative halfway house for adult male criminal offenders.

Pay range starts at $70,435 / yr

What are the primary job duties?

Resident Supervision

* Oversee and supervise the screening and selection of residents.

* Responsible for and has authority over residents while they are in the program.

* Stays informed of residents' activities.

* Provide counseling, advice, assistance, information and referral.

* Actively involved in the disciplinary process.

* Co-facilitate house meetings and treatment groups.

* Connect and interact with residents on a daily basis.

Program Planning, Reporting and Evaluation

* Direct a community-based residential facility for adult male corrections residents.

* Develop and oversee program policy, rules and vision.

* Supervises the formulation of program rules, policies, and procedures.

* Supervises the collection of data on services provided to residents.

* Develops and reviews written materials used for data gathering and reporting.

* Edits all resident departure statements and annual reports.

* Evaluates the program on an on-going basis.

* Ensures the facility and the program comply with federal, state, and local code requirements.

* Coordinate treatment providers and services to meet resident need.

Recruit, Hire, Train, Supervise and Evaluate Portage House Staff

* Consult with Human Resources in recruitment and hiring process.

* Initiate recruitment and hiring as needed.

* Recommend hiring and termination.

* Supervises and evaluates section personnel based on human resources policies and department work rules.

* Ensure new staff and current staff are trained in their duties.

* Administer human resources policies as necessary.

* Plan and execute section staff meetings to provide direction and consultation to section personnel.

* Organize and promote staff development through individual guidance, in-service programs and other training events.

* Respond to and resolve staff complaints.

* Available on call outside of regular work hours.

What are the minimum qualifications?

* Bachelor's degree in human service-related field required.

* Minimum of three years' experience with correction residents required.

* Minimum of three years' experience with program planning, administration, budgeting, and staff management required.

* Any combination of education and experience that provides the equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.

* Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check/caregiver background check and maintain status.

* Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle or ability to obtain one.

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;

* Vacation - available on day one!

* Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)

* Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!

* Flexible spending account

* Dental insurance

* State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%

* Paid holidays

* Paid sick leave

* Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)

* Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)

* EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County

* 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

* PEHP (Post Employment Health Plan)

* Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer