1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This episode is the sixth on the Unit Supervisor Learning Pathway.&amp;nbsp; It’s also the third of a three-episode arc that focuses on how to structure an individual supervision meeting.&amp;nbsp; It also goes beyond the supervision meeting and explores the seven different roles Unit Supervisors have with their Supervisees. As a Counselor, the Supervisor is concerned with the emotional well-being of their Supervisees. As a Teacher, the Supervisor keeps a checklist of subjects (primarily policies, procedures, practicies, and training topics) that are reviewed with each Supervisee over the course of their tenure as a direct-care Child Care Counselor. As a Coach, the Supervisor individualizes their focus to address each Supervisee's professional development.&amp;nbsp; Fundamental residential staff skills include Executive Skills, Engagement Skills, and Teamwork Skills.&amp;nbsp; More advanced counseling skills are the focus of the next episode arc on the Unit Supervisor Learning Pathway. As a Leader, the Supervisor takes a strategic approach to presenting each supervisee with an inspiring vision, an analysis of current skills and a plan for what skills to work on in the next short-term period.&amp;nbsp; That plan is then implemented on the floor of the residential unit, directly in working with the kids.&amp;nbsp; In the next supervision meeting there's feedback and collaboration around the next steps. As an organizational Superior, the Supervisor has to represent the agency.&amp;nbsp; Any problems with basic employment expectations, such as professionalism, basic performance expecations, adherence to company policies, and dependability need to be addressed in the supervision meeting.&amp;nbsp; In consultation with the Unit Supervisor's superior, and potentially H.R. department, it might be appropriate to take some personnel action.&amp;nbsp; Solid boundaries are the biggest help in balancing the role of Superior with the other Unit Supervisor roles. As their Boss, the Supervisor has to give out assignments and coordinate a large number of tasks that all are necessary for the professional administration of the residential program.&amp;nbsp; In crisis situations, the Supervisor often times needs to function as a direct and clear Boss, which can create a balancing challenge with the other roles. As a Mentor, the Supervisor expresses some level of interest in their Supervisees' career and life outside of work.&amp;nbsp; It's up to each Supervisee how much they will come to see their Supervisor as a Mentor, but spending some time relating as a Mentor helps balance the seven roles that define the relationship between a Unit Supervisor and their Supervisees. Becoming Centered http://sites.libsyn.com/479778/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35750635/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/185921950