Job Details

• Provides therapy to youth and their families that fulfills contractual requirements. 
• Fosters effective teamwork and communication with Residential Counselors and Direct Services Supervisors through facilitation of weekly team meetings and regular team building training.
• Oversight of the substance abuse program and associated staff.  
• Participates in the monthly training calendar of staff.
• Oversees treatment groups on campus and ensures they are running with fidelity.
• Develops and maintains relationships with licensing consultant and ensures all licensing standards are met.
• Ability to mirror the Director of Residential on duties such as MDE standards, payroll, CAPs, budget, and other duties as assigned to fulfill duties in case of emergency.  
• Supervises, trains, and coaches Residential Family Counselors in all essential duties.
• Sets organizational expectations and maintain a disciplined work environment.  
• Coordinates care planning, review and treatment plan implementation for all students and families.
• Monitors integration of treatment programming as well as identifies and communications with the Director of Residential Services any areas of concern or possibilities for improvement.
• Ensures compliance with licensing rules for all assigned areas and staff members.
• Works closely with the Director of Residential Services in implementing all services affecting the physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and safety, welfare, care and treatment of students.  
• Participates actively on the management team to coordinate the needs of the entire campus program.  
• Monitors timely completion of reports, paperwork, and file entries to ensure effective communication.
• Fosters staff reinforcement of positive behavioral changes of students through multiple program experiences

Knowledge or Experience: 

• Demonstrates understanding of residential care and those program elements necessary to support it effectively.
• Understands and utilizes agency approved de-escalation and physical management policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the following abilities:
  • Uses personal initiative, professional skill, and flexibility
  • Manages and resolves crises
  • Engages youths, families, and staff
• Demonstrates personal initiative and works independently without a great deal of supervision
• Models values and beliefs needed to be effective in this field
• Serves as an effective role-model
• Demonstrates an ability to handle crisis situations and provide leadership.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible.
• Handles the stress associated with the various aspects of the residential program.
• Supports senior management in realizing the organizational mission and developing goals. 
• Shall be a person of good character who possesses the health, emotional stability, maturity and strength to carry out assigned duties. 
• Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
• Must complete and stay current with agency and program specific training requirements.