Residential Coach (2nd; Sat-Wed 3p-11p)

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC•Plainville, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lisa’s House, youth will find an array of comprehensive, client-specific treatment, services and interventions to help with emotional regulation, empowering adolescent females on decision-making and building healthy relationships, and boosting educational functioning. This will be accomplished through the implementation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The Residential Coach provides direct supervision, daily care, and support services for girls and their families involved with the program.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree preferred in Human Service or related field, with at least six months of relevant experience, or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of two years of professional experience in human services
Must be familiar with gender-responsive, relational, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches
Must be able to work with challenging youth and families
Ability to attend first shift offsite training during first month of employment

Responsibilities

Performs duties involving care, custody, maintenance, educational and recreational planning and facilitation for youth in alignment with program’s therapeutic model
Counsels and advises girls in groups and individually by modeling appropriate behavior and encouraging girls to establish and develop effective, positive, interpersonal relationships
Contributes to a safe program community and culture
Facilitates daily focus and skills development groups
Develops and promotes gender-specific approaches
Maintains a gender-specific, relational, culturally competent, and strength-based culture within the program environment
Participates in weekly planning of program goals and objectives with assigned youth
Documents and maintains daily activities log in accordance with designated policies and procedure utilizing web-based and paper-versions of log books and notes
Prepares timely and accurate reports regarding activities, incidents and/or girls’ progress and adjustment
Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of the living environment
Regularly participates and contributes as a member of the program team
Supports and monitors family visits and assists as necessary with family mediations
Maintains order and security within the program by employing appropriate use of crisis intervention techniques and trainings
Transports girls to scheduled appointments/activities and provides line of sight supervision
Implements and monitors the program’s behavior motivation system
Demonstrates desired staff characteristics including enthusiasm, empathy, competency and the ability to model pro-social beliefs and values
Ensures that medication is administered in compliance with agency policies and procedures
Responds to all crisis / emergency situations and is expected to remain involved with the youth in order to ensure her safety and that of the other program participants
Successfully completes all required training during business and/or regularly scheduled shift hours
Performs all responsibilities and assignments in accordance with the guidelines set forth by CSSD and CSI policies and procedures
Performs all other assigned, related or required duties