Residential Youth Unit Manager (FT)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Lad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit, independent organization serving kids and families from across the state. We work with 1,200 youths and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed programs at three Southeastern Wisconsin campuses. Our mission is to guide growth, and we are proud to say that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just words for us; they are at the center of everything we do.

We're looking for sharp, principled, mission-driven team players to play a crucial role in shaping the future of youth facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges. Your work will be instrumental in helping them reach their full potential. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with young people, this could be the perfect fit!

JOB SUMMARY

Manage a living unit for youth while ensuring that the culture aligns with trauma-sensitive, family-focused, community-based, and best practice principles. This role involves coaching and developing treatment technician staff to ensure they are engaged and aligned with Lad Lake's policies and procedures. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining staffing ratios, ensuring the safety of residents, and meeting physical condition standards in compliance with state licensing regulations and budget parameters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Unit Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowing, following, and implementing all Department of Children and Families (DCF-52) licensing regulations, which set standards for unit staffing, safety, and overall physical conditions.
• Responsible for all unit budgets (personnel costs, recreation, clothing, chore wages, etc.) and routinely monitored and verified that the unit was within budget.
• Responsible for working closely with the Unit Therapist, who provides clinical support, the Case Manager, who coordinates services, and the Lead Staff, who supervises the treatment technicians, to ensure Trauma-Informed Care principles are taught, modeled, and practiced by staff members as a model of behavior management for the unit.
• Prepare for and facilitate weekly unit staff meetings. Schedule the training component of the meeting.
• Assist in maintaining central records as defined to comply with Lad Lake, Inc., licensing, and Council on Accreditation (COA) standards.
• Be available to oversee and approve restrictive interventions, which are measures used to manage challenging behaviors, to ensure that established guidelines are met.
• Provide training for staff as requested by the manager and Human Resources department.
• Responsible for meeting with Lead Staff weekly to ensure consistent expectations and procedures.
• Ensure the unit activity schedule, including recreation, educational, and therapeutic groups, is completed and adhered to weekly.

Supervision Responsibilities

Responsibilities to Residents

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education / Experience : Must meet one of the following qualifications : A bachelor's degree (preferred) in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field, or special education with certification for emotional disturbance or learning disabilities and experience which is specifically related to the client population being served. Have at least 2 years of supervision experience, be certified as a Professional Level Youth Care Worker through the Child and Youth Care Certification Institute, or get certified in the first 6 months of employment. Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Skills : Ability to prioritize work; ability to supervise and manage staff effectively; demonstrated analytical skills; and proficiency in interpersonal relations and communication with direct reports, direct supervisor, colleagues, Lad Lake Senior Leadership, and other individuals inside and outside the agency.

BENEFITS

Salary : $25