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Supervisor - Marian House for Young Men


Port-Of-Spain or Newtown, North West Negotiable Full time, Contract Posted On 03.20.2025 Employer

Description


Job Purpose

Full-time position within Living Water Community- Marian House, responsible for creating and maintaining a supportive "second chance family" environment, while providing care in a safe, therapeutic and homely environment for the young men at Marian House. Teaching sustainable values and virtues through modeling, motivation, and discipline, while equipping them with life skills for personal and holistic development. Works collaboratively with the administrative team and houseother to ensure resident well being and program success.

Key Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor include:
Resident Care and Support
  • Foster a "second chance family" environment where residents feel happy, safe, and supported
  • Provide direct supervision and support to male residents during assigned shifts and all programme activities
  • Implement and maintain daily routines, schedules, and structured activities
  • Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being, reporting any concerns to case management team
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries while building supportive relationships with residents
  • Document resident progress, incidents, and daily activities in designated log books
  • Ensure contents of First Aid Kits are easily accessible.
  • Administer medications and distribute approved petty cash to residents.

Facility and Safety Management
  • Ensure proper security measures are maintained at all times
  • Ensure facility cleanliness, maintenance, and safety protocols are followed
  • Conduct regular facility inspections and report maintenance needs
  • Responsible for access and egress, for keys boxes, master key and keys to all areas.
  • Be familiar with emergency procedures and disabling of alarm 
  • Conduct and document quarterly fire drills
  • Manage inventory of stipulated supplies and equipment
  • Ensure residents are adhering to safety measures 
  • Lend monitoring support to St. Joseph Apartment when needed
  • Oversee shift changes and maintain detailed shift reports

Occupancy & Behaviour Management
  • Manage room assignments across two floors
  • Recommend action plans for individual case conferences
  • Engage with floor captains on house rules and cleanliness
  • Identify and recommend residents for leadership roles and second floor promotion
  • Review and assess chore completion
  • Conduct searches of residents’ and/or visitors’ declared belongings.
  • Implement merit and consequence system via established discipline matrix
  • Foster whole person development aligned with LWC Core Values, Mission & Vision

Administrative Duties
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged information
  • Support other caregiving staff or service providers during shifts
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation as required by facility policies and regulatory bodies
  • Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
  • Participate in team-based approach to youth development
  • Participate in screening interview panels for potential residents
  • Assist in developing and implementing program improvements
  • Coordinate with external service providers and stakeholders as directed


 


Overview


Living Water Community
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Job ID:

119976

Title:

Supervisor - Marian House for Young Men

Location:

Port-Of-Spain or Newtown, North West

Category:

Nonprofit-Social Services, Other

Salary Option:

Negotiable
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Employment Type:

Full time, Contract

Posted:

03.20.2025


Tags


Administrative-Clerical : General-Other: Administrative-Clerical
Education : Continuing-Adult , General-Other: Training-Instruction
Operations Management :
Other : Other
Project-Program Management : Program Management
Scheduling :


Job Requirements


The required combination of qualifications, skills and experience include:
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Over five (5)  years experience in residential care or related field
  • A Certificate of Good Character (renewable every six (6) months)
  • Proof of first aid and CPR training 
  • Knowledge of Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago standards of care
  • Will be required to apply for food badge 
Physical Requirements
  • Male candidate, age 35 and over
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Move throughout multi-story building
  • Lift up to 25 pounds

Required Skills and Attributes
  • Basic understanding of trauma-informed care
  • Proven training in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
  • Experience working with at-risk youth
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality
Working Conditions
  • Full-time position with rotating shifts
  • Residential setting requiring periods of standing, walking, and physical activity
  • May involve management/de-escalation of challenging behaviors and crisis situations
  • Must be available for emergency response when needed
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Compliance Requirements
  • Adherence to standards set by the Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Compliance with the Public Health Department
  • Compliance with Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services 

 

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