Manager, Clinical Congregate Care

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services•Hoyleton, IL

About The Position

The Manager of Clinical Congregate Care assumes primary responsibility for oversight of all clinical aspects of the residential facility and transitional living program. These responsibilities include supervision of all residential therapists and transitional living program therapists. These responsibilities include working closely with the Director of Residential Services and the Director of Child Welfare to ensure that residents are provided a supportive therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Organized and detail-oriented.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to direct services in a manner that reflects appreciation for the diverse cultural background, heritage and identity of the clients.
Computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be capable of becoming a CARE and TCI Trainer, with ability to pass TCI exam.
Must meet DCFS/CANTS Clearance Requirements.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain proof of automobile insurance.
Master’s Degree in Human Services field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology) required with at least 2 years of experience in the field. Eligibility for licensing (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) required.

Nice To Haves

LCSW, LCPC or LMFT preferred.
Residential and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Interviews, selects, supervises, and evaluates the performance of clinical staff. Works to correct performance problems as needed, including recommending disciplinary actions to the Directors.
Plans and coordinates work schedules of clinical staff to ensure that the behavioral health needs of residents are consistently being met.
Schedules, conducts, and leads clinical team meetings and staffing as required by agency guidelines. Ensures ongoing communication regarding the therapeutic needs and coordination of services for residents among all congregate care staff, including but not limited to youth care staff, program managers, therapists, case workers, nursing, recreational, and administrative staff.
Ensures accurate, thorough documentation of clinical services compliant with Medicaid Rules and timely submission of all documentation and billing for services provided.
Ensures participation of family or other significant adults in youths’ treatment and treatment planning and ensures treatment planning is oriented toward stabilization of unsafe behaviors and timely integration of youth into family and community living arrangements.
Identifies staff development needs and recommends and/or requires ongoing training for staff. Provides input to the annual training plan for staff.
Assumes lead role by actively participating in treatment planning and coordinating implementation of treatment plans, IATPs and ICMPs for all residents. Consults with staff concerning therapeutic needs and behavioral challenges presented by residents, recommending and helping implement adjustments to treatment and crisis management plans as needed.
Assists staff to create safe, therapeutic environments, anticipating potential crises and employing TCI de-escalation methods and physical restraints when required. Promotes adherence to the CARE principles, modeling best practices.
Ensures that required records and reports are completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to IATPs, case notes, treatment progress reports for Administrative Case Reviews and court hearings, and other required documentation. Shares performance and other data with team and staff to encourage timely and effective treatment and permanency planning and help adhere to both deadlines and guidelines.
Must be familiar with Medicaid Rules 132 and 140, the Family First Prevention Services Act, the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and other relevant policies and procedures of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.