Program • Responsible for general supervision of house, overseeing the daily, educational, physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each resident. • Maintain a daily log book of pertinent events, communicating important information or specific instructions to the shift instructions to shift partner and on-coming shift. • All critical matters must be conveyed directly to the supervisor. • Maintain financial accounts, behavior charts, goal sheets, phone log, visitor log, clothing ledger, incident reports, medical books and medicine dispense records and all documentation required by licensing. • Perform household tasks, such as, cooking, shopping, cleaning, small repairs and grounds maintenance. • Provide consistent counseling time for each resident. • Ensure that each resident receives routine and emergency medical treatment. • Provide crisis intervention in compliance with emergency policies and procedures. • Contribute to the treatment recommendations and planning for each resident and address general house or staff issues. • Implement specific treatment recommendations set forth by the Director. • Perform and interact with residents consistent with the team’s programmatic goals. • Meet with school personnel when necessary. • Overnight shift is to assure an atmosphere conducive to the residents’ physical need for sleep. • Maintain positive communication with the Department of Children and Families, referral sources, parents and families, and community resources. Administrative • Adhere to performance standards, including completion of all paperwork in a professional manner within the designated time frames. • Maintain a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend work to accommodate the needs of the program. • Demonstrate professional responsibility in making effective use of individual supervision, agency resources and trainings. • Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances. • Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently. • Must regularly be able to see, speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, use hands and arms and must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. • Must be sensitive, flexible and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients. • To uphold and advance the values, ethics, knowledge and mission of the profession. • To respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional service. • Behave in accordance with safety tips, policy and procedures as guided by Risk Management. • Serve as a positive representative for the agency, treating internal and external customers with respect, courtesy and fairness. • Strong verbal and written communication skills to carry out assigned tasks. • Assume an active role in fundraising events. |