Episodes 30, 31, and 32 of The Becoming Centered Podcast present a three-part mini-series that provides a basic orientation for new Residential Supervisors. These are direct care staff who serve as shift supervisors and as individual supervisors for residential counselors. These three episodes look at the supervisor role from Seven different perspectives. The Eastern perspective focuses on the importance of supportive supervision. The Southern perspective shifts to the supervisor’s role as a teacher. The Western perspective captures the supervisor’s role as a coach, focusing on the professional development of their supervisees. The Northern perspective emphasizes the importance of focusing on teamwork and team development. The Upward perspective explores the relationship between supervisor and supervisee, especially on professional boundaries. The Downward perspective looks at all the tasks involved in being a supervisor, the importance of effective delegating, and the importance of recognizing and appropriately addressing any personnel issues. The Inward perspective looks at the supervisor’s role in supporting self-care and self-management, for both supervisees and for themselves.
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