In accordance with the Agency’s mission statement, policies and procedures, professional Code of Ethics, State of Michigan licensing and Council on Accreditation standards; the Team Leader is responsible for providing direct supervision in the absence of the Supervisor, acts as a role model to the staff and youth.

TASKS OF THE POSITION

• Plans and organizes work to meet all job requirements, according to Vista Maria and COA standards, licensing, and funding requirements.

• Provides daily supervision in the daily living environment, ensuring a therapeutic atmosphere for youth and staff.

• Participates in timely feedback and support, training, and development to team members to enhance culture and retention.

• Completes hourly security checks daily, ensuring the unit is safe and secure.

• Assists in developing and training staff.

• Ensures daily schedules are followed as documented.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Ensures completion of daily unit reports, and incident reports before the end of the shift when supervising the unit.

• Administers medication at the documented time limits and completes documentation in the computerized system after each med pass.

• Attends and participates in in-service training, and all staff meetings as scheduled.

• Works in collaboration with others across campus, i.e., working in other units, providing support with adaptive behaviors outside of your assigned unit.

• Responsible for completing accountabilities, such as stay-over schedules, assisting with evaluations etc.

• Collaboration with youth, families, and external agencies.

• Plans activities, birthday parties as needed.

• Completes assigned accountabilities weekly.

• Contributes to the team daily and lives the agency mission, vision, and core values.

Completes all other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor and or clinical unit manager.

• Demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusion responsiveness, personal integrity, and professional

demeanor in accordance with Vista Maria ethics and the ethics of the program.

• Adheres to the mandatory stay-over schedule.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of adverse childhood experiences and how it affects the body and the brain.

• Demonstration of emotional regulation skills.

• Demonstrates safe and appropriate boundaries to vulnerable youth.

• Knowledge of sensory interventions.

• Proficiency in basic computer skills.

• Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a culturally diverse environment.

• Promotes and supports the agency’s cultural and core values of a trauma informed, family driven,

integrate health environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION / TRAINING)

Minimum Required

• High school diploma and 4 years of experience in child caring institution similar to Vista Maria, two years of college from an accredited college or university and 3 years of experience in a child caring institution or bachelor’s degree in any major from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience in a child caring institution.

• Ability to verbally de-escalate and utilize safe, non-harmful techniques when youth present danger to themselves or others.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to pass physical and drug screenings and required background checks.

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

• First Aide/CPR trained.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 4 years

Shift:

• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Dearborn Heights, MI 48127: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person