Assistant Supervisor Residential - Catskills

Hillside Childrens Center•Rochester, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Supervisor Residential is a hands-on, first level lead role that acts mainly as a senior level direct care staff member. The Assistant Supervisor Residential partners with a team of skilled professionals, youth, and families to provide services that are family-driven, youth-guided, trauma-informed, and culturally competent in various settings in order to help youth reach their full potential. The individual in this position is responsible for the creation of a safe, nurturing, and peaceful environment that provides opportunity for the successful development of life and social skills for clients and families receiving services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years of experience in a residential care setting required
CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Ability to complete all required documentation in timely fashion according to established policies and regulations.
Ability to recognize and address escalating and dysregulated youth behavior and utilizing training provided in behavior management and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) including the use of physical interventions (holds).
Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with self and others.
Consistently meet the highest standard for ethical and professional conduct towards all.

Nice To Haves

Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, nurturing, and peaceful environment that provides opportunity for the successful development of life and social skills for youth receiving services.
Recognize and address challenging student/youth behavior utilizing training provided.
Provide guidance and mentorship to unit staff to ensure proper development, implementation, and documentation of treatment goals and objectives.
Support organization and communication of youth schedules and activities.
Manage and appropriately prioritize how to respond in emergency situations.
Perform the duties of a Youth Care Professional.
Adhere to funder requirements and regulations at all times.
Comply with all Hillside policies, procedures and all applicable governmental laws, regulations and guidelines.
Partner with the Supervisor to delegate tasks in alignment with staff strengths and interests.
Provide the following supervisory functions, as needed, in the Supervisor’s absence: Supervise Residential staff, including scheduling and training.
Organize and communicate youth schedules and routines.
Facilitate team meetings and document decision and process changes that occur as a result of meetings.
Ensure a safe and sanitary physical living environment.
May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.