Seeking a proven leader with experience in the behavioral health setting to supervise our residential facility. This person is responsible for the execution of the therapeutic program along with oversight for residential staff. The ideal candidate will possess professionalism, strong critical thinking skills, and excellent leadership abilities to fit a positive workplace culture.

The Shift Coordinator regularly ensures the safety and security of the facility at all times by monitoring the movement of the units, ensuring programming is followed, supporting direct care staff and following all facility Policies and Procedures. The Shift Coordinator actively works to support the facility mission of providing an environment of safety so that the residents feel empowered to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation of hope for the future.

• Proactively supports Specialists on the units by stepping in to allow them to take breaks or providing other positive support in situations of acuity, crisis or other unit issues.
• Ensures the efficient operation of the treatment milieu during assigned shift(s) including the implementation of resident activities and experiences in accordance with the unit’s programming and facility policies, procedures, and philosophy.
• Works with Residential Director/Managers to manage shift schedules for specialists to maintain unit assignments and proper staffing ratios while maximizing workflow, minimizing overtime and maintaining the safety and security of the house.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, special education, criminal justice, or related mental health field and five years of experience supervising and leading employees.

The Shift Coordinator regularly ensures the safety and security of the facility at all times by monitoring the movement of the units, ensuring programming is followed, supporting direct care staff and following all facility Policies and Procedures.

The Shift Coordinator maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu (social environment) as well as supports the activities of daily living for our residents by providing structure, redirecting residents, and setting limits on whichever shift assigned. Crisis intervention skills may be utilized occasionally.

Our team actively engages youth in a teamwork-focused, trauma-informed care, and pro-social model designed to provide each resident with the necessary skills for a safe and productive life. Youth Care Specialists serve as positive role models and work as part of a team of educators, clinicians, and nurses to support each youth as he or she works to meet individual goals.

At Foundations for Living, you will experience a rewarding career while receiving an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family, including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Foundations for Living is a subsidiary of UHS (Universal Health Services, Inc). UHS owns and operates 241 facilities, including 25 acute care hospitals, 216 behavioral health facilities and three surgery centers in 37 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom, and employ more than 68,000 people.

Foundations for Living is an 84 bed secure residential treatment facility for youth addressing mental health and substance abuse issues. Located on the edge of Mansfield, Ohio, in a 14 rolling, wooded acres rural setting, Foundations for Living has easy access to I-71. Foundations for Living is licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (ODMHAS) and accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Foundations for Living offers individual, group, and family counseling to our residents.

Our mission is to provide an environment of safety where youth feel empowered to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation of hope for the future.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person