POSITION SUMMARY:

Works closely with the Program Manager in the overall organization and ongoing development of an assigned residential setting during a specific shift. Monitors the interactions of staff and youth to ensure appropriate service delivery in a safe and nurturing environment. Provides shift leadership, direction, and coordination in order to facilitate the integration of resources for the betterment of the youth enrolled in the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with the Program Manager in coordinating the evening shift. Provides coordination of daily activities including therapy sessions, recreation, meal planning, visitations, the self-administration of medication by youth and group interventions;
• Participates in the milieu and is part of the staff/youth ratio;
• Provides input into the development of treatment plans and objectives;
• Assists with the orientation of program participants and staff members;
• Oversees the written documentation required daily for each youth, including, but not limited to: record documentation, billing logs, medical logs, and specific information as requested by the treatment team;
• Leads shift transition meetings and participates in staff meetings and in-service trainings, as needed; Supports and encourages staff members when dealing with crisis situations;
• Assists with the allocation of daily financial resources in accordance with the program’s budget;
• Transports youth in a Maryville van, as needed;
• Participates in continued performance quality improvement;
• Performs other work related duties as assigned;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma / G.E.D.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills /Knowledge:

• Ability to implement the ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, Competency) model of care;
• Ability to engage youth in a manner which encourages autonomy through the development of problem solving skills, as well as fostering the understanding and development of new concepts and skills; most often these activities occur in a group or 1:1 context;
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing training requirements;
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license in compliance with the driving standards as identified on form CFS-671;
• Ability to drive a passenger van;
• Demonstrate skill in working with and managing children of the type served in the program;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing, with Maryville youth, supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, support agencies, and a variety of internal, as well as external, consumers;
• Knowledge and understanding of minority group cultures;
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of basic supervision and management;
• Ability to learn and use computer technology;
• Knowledge of Program Plan and licensing requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods; ability to walk up and down stairs;
• Required to lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds;
• Must possess the ability to provide physical restraint to youth;
• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

Work is performed in, and in association with, group home settings, including but not limited to schools, recreational facilities, court rooms, hospitals, correctional/detention institutions, and various community settings;

Duties may involve contact with youth who may be threatening, aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol; ? Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary; ? May be scheduled to work on weekends, evenings, and/or holidays; ? Duties include 24 hour on-call and immediate response to emergency needs of the program.

HIPAA PRIVACY TRAINING AND SANCTIONS:

All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan’s policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Site specific training on requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan’s health information policies and procedures under the direction of the plan privacy officer may be required for this position based upon site specific requirements. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

EMPLOYER RIGHTS:

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time.