Unit Manager Residential

Beyond TalentEdge is seeking a Unit Manager Residential-Behavioral management, located in Auburn, NY. The Unit Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the residential units, including but not limited to hiring, scheduling, and training of staff; maintaining regulatory compliance; and ensuring the safety of youth, families, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Residential staff, including but not limited to, scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of a trauma informed and peaceful community for staff, youth and families.
• Ensure protocols regarding safety of youth and cleanliness of cottages, according to funder requirements, are followed by direct care staff.
• Ensure direct care staff have supervision, training and resources necessary to safely maintain residents in units.
• Recognize dysregulated youth behavior and effectively apply the continuum of crisis prevention and intervention through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation skills to reduce risk. This may include the use of protective interventions and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved physical restraints.
• Partner with the Program Manager to manage the unit's budget and accounting and assist with program development.
• Partner with and make recommendations to the treatment team and administration regarding youth behavior management.
• Oversee the maintenance of all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of funder regulations and requirements.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 4 years in psychiatric residential care, juvenile justice, human services or related setting required
• Behavioral management expertise preferred
• Minimum 1 year of supervisor experience required

Special Requirements:

• CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for a minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
• Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
• Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
• Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
• Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
• Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
• Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
• Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,500 Minimum pay rate, $92,000 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

“Beyond TalentEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Beyond TalentEdge to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,500.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Psychiatric Residential: 4 years (Preferred)
• Supervisor: 1 year (Preferred)
• Behavior management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,500 - $92,000