Program Supervisor Residential

Summary/Characteristics of Position:

The Program Supervisor is a professional supervisory position that provides direct supervision, training and support to assigned employees ensuring procedural compliance to its operations. The position performs supervisory tasks within a human services agency, which provides client-centered care for those with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health disorders, at an acute care, outpatient and/or residential treatment facility.   


Essential Functions:

  • Provides direct supervision, performance management, training and support to assigned direct service personnel.
  • Participates in the recruitment and selection of assigned direct service personnel.
  • Prepares staffing schedules to meet the licensure requirements and needs of the program.
  •  Authorizes time and attendance documents for direct reports.
  • Serves as a member of program's management or leadership team.
  • Serves as back up to the Program Director, and may coordinate with the clinical and nursing personnel to manage program operations, client care and staff.
  • Participates in client case staffings and treatment team meetings.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for provision of services.
  • Ensures compliance with required contract, licensure, accreditation, and certification guidelines.
  • May participate in and/or carry out all duties assigned to supervisees, including but not limited to, providing program shift coverage, intake/discharges, psychoeducational and/or life skill groups, security checks and health/safety checks and drills.
  • Develops and reviews reports related to incident/injury, health/safety, census, behavior management and other non-clinical program requirements.
  • Serves as liaison with patient referral and funding sources including families, law enforcement, court personnel and other community providers.
  • May coordinate inspections with auditors, vendors and other health and safety officials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Pre-requisite Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in human service or business management
  • One(1) year of team lead, supervisory or other management related experience

Preferred Attributes:

  • Previous experience in a behavioral healthcare setting

Required Skills/Abilities

Reports to: This position reports directly to the Program Director  

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position provides supervision to direct service personnel.

Physical Requirements: Safety/Health Considerations:  

  • Carrying, stooping, speaking, and listening.
  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking and lifting
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Work Environment: This role functions in an acute care, outpatient and/or residential treatment facility.

  • This role routinely uses computer, mobile devices, and standard office equipment.

Travel:  Minimal travel required. This position does not require overnight travel.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.