Residential Team Leader

Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc.•Buffalo, NY

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Team Leader position functions in a leadership capacity as a member of an interdisciplinary team and acts as a partner with the other program staff to develop and ensure individual treatment plans and services are delivered as outlined. Additional responsibilities include daily programming and general upkeep of the unit.

Requirements

BA/BS in Human Service, Associates degree in Child Care Work or Human Service, or equivalent preferred
Valid NYS Driver's License
Previous Child Care Therapy Aide experience; 2 years preferred
Demonstrated Leadership experience and able to support challenging behaviors
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Shows respect and courtesy in all interactions and communication internal and external to the agency
Will follow all agency policies and procedures; will ensure that all staff are following all agency and department policies and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and support for the agency mission, values and philosophy
Demonstrates problem solving and conflict resolution skills in both organizational and interpersonal matters
Participates and contributes to program Quality Improvement process
Demonstrates good organizational skills
Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
Maintains and submits all of the required documents and complies with all aspects of the Vehicle Safety and Usage Policy
Will teach and coach staff on how to develop the youth’s coping and independent living skills
Will provide support to the families that we serve by teaching and enhancing their skills on how to support challenging behaviors. This support will take place in the family’s home
Instructs and monitors to ensure that the daily routine, structure and therapeutic programming is maintained and all related standards are met
Demonstrates excellent Collaborative and Proactive Solutions and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Skills
Role models professional behavior in all interactions with Child Care Therapy Aides, management, families and outside professionals
Assists in training new child care therapy aides and will assist in scheduling staff for needed trainings to remain compliant in order to maintain employment
Will be a certified train the trainer for the Residential Department
Delegates and follows up on tasks to maintain good group functioning
Ensures that incident reports, individual logs, communication logs, and service plan review assessments are completed in a timely manner and filed
Assumes the position of the Residential Supervisor when the Supervisor not present