Recreation & Residential Assistant Director

Logan River Academy•Logan, UT

13d

About The Position

The RR Directors team together to schedule themselves and all RCs per requirements; and to train and evaluate RCs for advancement up the ladder at an individual pace for each when job duties are better than average. Social promotions or titles are not to be awarded for longevity. Ensure position control guidelines are observed & approved staffing at the 1:3 coverage ratios on all evening and non-school day shifts are met – even if they have to be counted in the ratio. Plan and require implementation of well-structured student-learning activities on-and off-campus. Coordinate with the Clinical Director to incorporate both appropriate learning activities as well as Group and Individual therapies into the evening and weekend activity schedules. Take shift reports from the Education Director and brief SRCs coming onto evening shifts. They work in concert with consultants & all staff to implement the approved recreation-residential structure and staffing schedules. Work with HR Director and participate in CQI initiatives to evaluate and improve the new accountabilities expected of each employee per the current Job Descriptions. Each typically serves as Center Shift Leader (CSL) when the Executive Director is not on campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; but an experienced individual may qualify
Minimum of two years of working in a behavioral health job, preferably with adolescents
Strong communication skills: Listening, Speaking, De-escalation and Writing
Able to motivate and enforce staff performance as required in JDs revised on 2/7/26
Able to design & implement learning activities which promote improved social interactions
Able to model and effectively teach staff how to manage inappropriate student behaviors
Able to achieve the balance between grouping students to learn/grow and to do so safe

Nice To Haves

A year of more working at LRA is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Design, with SRC input & HR, the onboarding & training modules to be used with RCs
Conduct many of the RCP trainings personally after HR & Exec Dirs welcome them
Perform active OTMSS (Orientation, Training, Monitoring, Supervision, Support) daily
Hold staff accountable for conduct as described in both the EE & Std-Par Handbooks
Group students into approved activities with input from Clinical Dir and Education Dir
Understand and apply the LRA Employee Progressive Disciplinary Plan with staff
Investigate critical incidents involving residents and resident-staff interactions
Notify Compliance of any high-risk issues; track; trend and provide actions to prevent
Help Exec Dir ensure compliance with licensing standards relevant to milieu management
Communicate well verbally and in writing essential behavioral management information
Prompt HR Dir and QMS Dir to help train RCs to improve better documentation skills
Attend shift change briefings and inform RCs and Night staff of important issues
Interact well with parents/sponsors, educational consultants and referral sources
Model appropriate attitudes and behaviors for all staff and students
Respond promptly to urgent needs or crisis situations involving students or staff
Study BIPs and make sure RCs implement the Student Phase Systems consistently
Know when to call in Nurses and involve on-call therapist and administrator
Know performance expectations detailed in each Rec-Res Job Description
Serve effectively as CSL when scheduled, adhering to stepped-up MBWA duties
Perform other responsible duties as requested by the RR Project Manager and Directors
Completes work thoroughly, promptly and efficiently; managing multiple tasks as necessary
Analyzes successes and shortcomings, then problem-solves with determination and creativity
Supports approved decisions, responsibly completing tasks with minimal supervision
Holds self, fellow staff, and all students accountable for doing what is required; fulfilling commitments
Makes well-informed decisions, consulting when necessary with others; implementing practical solutions
Communicates collaboratively, acknowledging verbal requests, phone, text, and email messages quickly
Reads and adheres to updated LRA practices, promptly reporting violations to a supervisor
Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism as a representative of LRA in all locations
Follows all safety regulations and does not hesitate to suggest changes that might improve safety
Pursues continuous professional growth in order to enhance staff, student and personal performance
Demonstrates an understanding of the behavioral improvement plans by consistently using them
Uses IEP, ISP and BIP objectives when implementing instructional, recreation and residential activities
Completes necessary documentation within times specified in policies and procedures
Reviews critical incidents and participates in root-cause analysis as requested by the Compliance Officer
Greets all visitors, parents and reviewers with a smile and the utmost respect
Models ethical behavior when resolving misunderstandings, disagreements and conflicts
Contributes to long-term planning; promotes collection of Outcome data; and supports CQI initiatives
Allocates resources efficiently; manages budgets (MEC members); reports variances in MOR meetings
Participates with Admissions Director in making Admission, Rejection & Ejection (ARE) determinations