What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant House Manager (Children's residential program) position at KidsPeace?
At Kidspeace, the Assistant House Manager is responsible in assisting in the overall functioning of the unit, including staff performance, the quality of the unit program, and any emergencies that may occur.
Job Duties / Essential Functions
- Assist the House Manager to provide and maintain a safe environment through the implementation of structure, programming, safety protocols and effective milieu management.
- Assist the House Manager to provide training, supervision and support for directs reports through supervisory conferences, GAP meetings, role modeling and on site training. Assist in the assessment of staff performance.
- Assist the House Manager to coordinate and facilitate the timely and quality completion of daily notes and monthly treatment documentation. Assist in providing detailed assessments and updates of client progress in quarterly and emergent interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Help to ensure completion of restrictive procedure plans, client incident reports and assist in maintaining the accuracy of client charts.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of a treatment program that encompasses all components of the Model of Care and Sanctuary.
- Attend and participate in weekly leadership meetings. Assist in the facilitation of treatment team meetings to communicate pertinent information, discuss client and house issues and to assess the functioning of the program.
- Assist the House Manager to schedule and maintain compliance and certification of all mandatory trainings for yourself and direct reports, ensuring that they meet the required 40 hours of training per year.
- Perform crisis intervention and management techniques. Fully perform restraints as necessary when ordered by a licensed professional using the current approved KidsPeace restraint methodology on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and who are physically threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others.
- Assist to maintain and ensure implementation of all KidsPeace and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
- Accurately and timely communicate all pertinent information to direct reports, center management and customers.
- Distribute medication as required and ensure compliance with all medication procedures.
- Complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner. Participate in assigned committees and task forces.
- Assist the House Manager to accurately account for all house money, including monthly and summer allotment.
- Participate in the development and co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
- Assume the role and responsibilities of the House Manager in his/her absence.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications (Education, Training and Experiences)
1. Two (2) years Experience in the Mental Health field with children is REQUIRED.
2. At least 60 college credits or an Associate's Degree REQUIRED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
3. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
4. Possess, exhibit, and maintain competency in dealing with youth.
5. Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
Hours: 2 day shifts and 3 evening shifts (requires at least 1 weekend shift) (set schedule)
Rate: starting at $20.50
Training: Must be able to complete a paid 2 week training, Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM
Location: 5300 Kidspeace Dr, Orefield, PA 18069
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.50 - $23.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Due to client age range, staff must be at least 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this requirement?
Experience:
- child direct support: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24
