Fellowship Recovery

Child Supervision Support Staff (Limited Supervision – 245G Exempt)

St. Louis Park, MN - Part Time

Location: Perspectives Building, St. Louis Park MN
Department: Treatment Services
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Treatment Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Part-Time / As Needed
Hours: Limited to periods of supervision, typical hours would be M - F, 9:45am - 2pm.

Position Overview
The Child Supervision Support Staff provides temporary, limited supervision of clients’ children while
the parent is participating in treatment services at Fellowship Recovery. This role exists solely to ensure the
health and safety of children for short durations and is operated under the child care licensure exemption
in accordance with Minn. Stat. §245G.19, subd. 5 and Minn. Stat. §245A.03, subd. 2(a)(6).
This position does not provide child care services, education, or programming and does not replace
parental supervision. Supervision is limited to less than three (3) hours per day, and the parent must
remain in the same building or a contiguous building at all times.

Degree of Authority
The Child Supervision Support Staff has limited authority focused solely on maintaining the safety and
well-being of children during designated supervision periods. This role may independently monitor
children, respond to minor safety concerns, and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
This position does not have authority to provide clinical services, implement behavioral interventions
beyond safety redirection, or make decisions related to treatment, discipline, or program policy. All
concerns, incidents, or deviations from expected conditions must be promptly escalated to supervisory
staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Supervision and Safety

  • Provide continuous supervision of children based on age and developmental needs:
    •  Infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children must remain within sight or hearing at all times
    • School-aged children must have staff readily available to ensure safety and provide assistance
    • Maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment during supervision periods
    • Monitor children for signs of injury, illness, distress, neglect, or abuse
    • Ensure immediate and ongoing ability to contact the parent at all times
    • Respond calmly and appropriately to safety concerns or emergencies in accordance with agency protocols


Documentation and Compliance

  • Document supervision start and end times in accordance with program requirements
  • Complete incident reports for any injuries, safety concerns, or unusual occurrences
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and applicable data privacy laws
  • Follow all Fellowship Recovery policies and procedures, including:
    • Mandated reporting requirements
    • Incident reporting protocols
    • Emergency procedures


Professional Conduct

  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times
  • Refrain from providing treatment, counseling, discipline, or structured child care services
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding concerns or incidents
  • Support a safe and respectful environment consistent with Fellowship Recovery values


Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  • This position involves in-person supervision within designated areas of licensed facilities (Perspectives location)
  • Supervision periods are time-limited and may not exceed three (3) hours per child per day
  • Parent or guardian remains onsite during all supervision periods
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and remain alert for extended periods while supervising children
  • Must be able to respond quickly to safety concerns or emergencies
  • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary to ensure child safety
  • Environment may involve exposure to active, unpredictable behavior requiring attentiveness and responsiveness

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to maintain continuous supervision within sight or hearing as required
  • Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to follow written policies, procedures, and supervision limitations
  • Must successfully complete a Minnesota DHS background study prior to hire
Required Training
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Mandated Reporter Training (Minn. Stat. §260E)
  • Orientation to Fellowship Recovery policies and emergency procedures
  • All required training must be completed prior to independent supervision and maintained in the employee personnel file.


Compensation and Benefits
This is a part-time, non-exempt position.
Compensation is hourly and based on experience.
Starting pay: $25 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Benefits include:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid orientation and training
  • Regular clinical and peer supervision
  • Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, recovery-oriented team culture
  • Mileage reimbursement for approved travel*
  • Sick and safe time off accrual

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team serving
individuals with complex needs, in an environment committed to ethical practice, clinical
integrity, and client-centered care.

Compliance Statement
This position operates under the child care licensure exemption as defined in Minn. Stat. §245A.03, subd.
2(a)(6) and complies with Minn. Stat. §245G.19. Supervision is strictly limited in duration and scope. Any
supervision exceeding allowable limits or conditions will require immediate discontinuation of services or
transition back to parental supervision.

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of job duties, activities, tasks and responsibilities. This job description is a summary of the job's typical functions, not a complete list of all possible responsibilities. Fellowship Recovery may update or change the duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice. Fellowship Recovery retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Fellowship recovery employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

It is the policy of Fellowship Recovery to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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