Lead Youth Care Professional ((Williamson)

Villa of Hope•Rochester, NY

12d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Lead Youth Care Professional provides care and supervision of youth and exercises a leadership role (Shift Charge) in carrying out program operations, Counselors, delegating responsibilities and demonstrating initiative and leadership skills with providing high quality of care each shift. Carries out all job responsibilities with fidelity and accountability to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan.

Requirements

AAS Degree in Human Services preferred; H.S Diploma or equivalent required
Two years’ experience with at least one year in residential child care setting
Valid NYS Driver’s license required
Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks, climb stairs, move throughout the cottage or group home , work cooperatively in a team environment and quickly respond to emergencies.
Position requires that the employee must be able to restrain clients utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.
Position also requires employee to transport clients utilizing an agency vehicle.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training: the ability to drop repeatedly to knees, twist and turn, exert oneself physically at an intense level, and support another adult’s weight.

Responsibilities

Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
Maintains confidentiality & security for all client/staff related materials/records.
Provides individual and group supervision accounting for all youth in care
Employs approved crisis intervention/prevention techniques utilizing accepted practices per agency policy and procedures
Reports medical problems to the RTF Nurse and follows all medical directions and care plans
Upholds all rules and structure within the residence
Facilitates at least one fire drill per month
Provides a safe environment for youth and staff utilizing the Sanctuary model
Exercises full compliance with Agency code of conduct, all Agency policies and procedures and Federal and State laws and regulations
Reads and becomes familiar with program policy manual and
Assumes a leadership role among YCP staff regularly overseeing staff compliance with program policies while performing their regular YCP duties
Acts as Program Supervisor at least one shift per week demonstrating judgment, decision making, problem solving with program operations (milieu management, behavior management/ICMP implementation, treatment plan goals/objectives
Participates in on-going training and staff development provided by the Program and/or Agency
Provides feedback through Communication Protocol regarding the shift
Provides supervision to YCP’s in directing youth through their daily routines and programs leading and participating in recreation and leisure time activities.
Ensures shift responsibilities are completed and documented on Shift Sheets.
Utilizes relationships to help residents cope more effectively
Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural competency towards residents, families and staff with respect and understanding achieved through training and Agency cultural activates
Develops relationships with all residents to promote healthy growth & development
Assumes role of primary for at least one resident
Utilizes tools available when purchasing clothing, food, and other supplies for the residence
Completes service delivery documentation within required timeframes and submits progress notes to the RTF Social Worker
Maintains daily logs for each resident, general log and milk usage, charts meals served (for breakfast/lunch program)
Directs youth in their daily routine and programs providing consistent structure for the milieu yet is flexible enough to meet the individual needs of each youth
Participates in community meetings and run settling times
Structures and applies the behavioral leveling system “responsibility program.”
Implements treatment methods and directives of each individual resident
Provides therapeutic consequences (limit setting in line with Agency policy and procedures) that are fair, consistent and youth-guided recognizing the individual needs of the resident
Uses behavioral management skills within the structure of the residence and out in the community
Understands treatment team procedures and translates them into daily life situations for residents
Assists youth in ADL/ILS/ICSP skills
Facilitates Community Meetings with the residents and staff
As Shift Charge, delegates and ensures meals are prepared/served on time when cook is not available.
Ensures the charting of meals served for breakfast/lunch program
Leads and participates in recreation and leisure time activities
Transports clients to activities and medical appointments
Attends, and participates in the treatment team process; writes assessments, develops treatment objectives and methods
Participates in the cleaning/upkeep of the residence; reports repairs to Program Manager
Facilitates relationships with community resources, (i.e. job, school, etc.) in order to monitor behavioral and social progress of the residence
Perform other similar duties requiring comparable skills utilizing the Sanctuary Model Guiding Principles and Seven Commitments
Participates in program “on-call” rotation. On-call is responsible for shift coverage by securing another staff or covering the shift him or herself. On-call stipend is given in addition to any hours worked.