Family Support SEED Supervisor
Description
Pathways
The ReDCo Group
Job Description
Job Title:
Program(s):
State:
Family Support SEED Supervisor
SEED
Pennsylvania
Population Served:
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
Adolescents and Families
Family Support Unit Director
Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
A person in this class functions under the working title Family Support Unit SEED Supervisor. This
positions functions under the direct supervision of the Family Support Unit Director. The work that is
performed is a team approach and involves direct knowledge of family and child developmental
milestones.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes risk and safety assessments, progress notes, service plans, quarterly reports, discharge
reports and all other program required documentation clearly, accurately, and within required
timeframes
Provides supervision of service entry and orientation processes.
Provides supervision for the development of treatment plans which include establishment of goals,
objectives, and activities to achieve goals, assigning responsibility for specific goals; and determining
treatment modality.
Monitors and implements the Continuous Quality Improvement process.
Assigns and reviews the work of professional staff in personnel management and evaluation and all
clinical activities in the direct service delivery system.
Formulates and evaluates on a continuous basis the policies, goals, and standards of the program;
develops methods and mechanisms for the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the service
delivery system and the program.
Provides court testimony for purposes of child placement.
Maintains an active caseload and completes all required documentation in a timely fashion
Adheres to all COA standards and participates in PQI initiatives and COA preparedness
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for supervising Case management and SEED staff, clients, and families
participating in services. Supervision is provided on an individual and group bases weekly and as
needed
Family Support SEED Supervisor
Revised 2/1/2022
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with
hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL
This position requires frequent travel and work time is spent in the community or client homes.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Minimum of Associate’s degree preferably in psychology, child development, family studies, or other
related field with 3 or more years of experience working with children and families
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience working with directly with children and families, providing services involving case
management, knowledge of child development, motivational interviewing techniques, and family
systems preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have valid PA driver’s license
QUALIFICATIONS
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to implement plans established for families
and relate to individuals in a positive and empathetic manner. Ability to supervise visits and respect
parent rights. Ability to read, understand, and abide by all policies and procedures for agency and
program.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as simple addition and time keeping. Ability to
calculate staff productivity, verify billing units, and simple calculations related to rate of service and #
of services provided. Ability to read and understand a budget
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, and perform required job duties during emergency situations. Ability to
evaluate a crisis or abusive/neglectful situation and determine most appropriate form of intervention
i.e. mobile crisis, 911, Childline report
Family Support SEED Supervisor
Revised 2/1/2022
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Mentoring skills
Ability to work as team member
Organizational skills
Communication skills
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AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S):
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Family Support SEED Supervisor
Revised 2/1/2022