Administrator on Duty (AOD) - Residential Treatment Youth program

Vanderheyden Hall • Wynantskill, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrator on Duty (AOD) is responsible for assisting the Director of the Residential Treatment Center in meeting agency and departmental goals by functioning as the on-call behavior management support staff of the program. Assists in overseeing the quality of safety that meets the standards required by Vanderheyden. Assist in monitoring the day-to-day operations of the program. This is a part-time overnight position, Wednesday-Thursday 11 pm-9 am.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and run for moderate periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean MVR.
• Must be able to perform physical interventions and maintain TCI certification.
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and utilize sound working knowledge of all program standards (OCFS, OPWDD, CSE, and HIPAA).
• Recognize, evaluate, and develop responses to divisional needs.
• Maintain the safety, security, and behavioral management of the division and is empowered to make decisions according to Agency Policy.
• Ensure staffing standards are in adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assign and reassign staff according to the individual needs of the units.
• Ensure that the Vice President of Quality Assurance is notified of allegations of abuse.
• Ensure operational policies are followed and adhered to.
• Assist Activities Coordinator and the Recreation department to ensure daily schedules incorporate recreational and community activities.
• Conduct briefings without going and incoming Administrator on Duty.
• Remain on duty until properly relieved.
• Complete all end-of-the-month paperwork and route accordingly.
• Assure that quarterly fire drills are conducted within the units.
• Ensure that union contractual agreements are understood and maintained.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as business needs require.

Benefits

• Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.
• Vanderheyden Hall Inc., as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED