UNIT MANAGER

Rite of Passage•Richland Township, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Unit Manager at Western Secure Treatment Unit in Emlenton, Pennsylvania. Western Secure Treatment Unit (WSTU) is a secure post-adjudication facility that provides comprehensive services to young men (14-21), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a vocational CTE student work training program, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of the WSTU team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelors Degree in a related field or any equivalent combination numbers of years’ experience, education and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Military experience and training is acceptable.
Three (3) years of experience in a juvenile treatment (Residential, Behavioral, Dentition, Corrections, etc.).
One (1) year supervisory experience.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment), physical, and TB test.
Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Nice To Haves

Related and/or equivalent experience may be substituted with approval.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the facility schedule, ensures the unit is on time for all elements and completes daily assignments as specified by the Director of Group Living.
Oversees the daily schedule, including the PM Program, to ensure it operates on time and the students participate in all of the scheduled activities as listed on the PM schedule.
Oversees all program elements efficiently to promote positive behavioral traits with the students.
Ensures Group Leaders are supervising all elements effectively to reduce incidents.
Acts as head coach, team supervisor or program element supervisor at all times.
In conjunction with the Program Director and Director of Group Living, facilitates all extra-curricular and community service activities.
Facilitates the scheduled Positive Skill Development Group meetings.
Reviews student Daily Assessment Program Notes.