What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Leader position at Mount Prospect Academy?
Mount Prospect Academy
Job Title: Community Leader
Reports To: Program Director
Pay Rate up to $20.00hr plus a Sign a $1000 Bonus
Location: Pike, NH
Company Background
Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of life.”
MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.
Mission:
MPA’s mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.
Position Summary:
Job Title: Community Leader
Reports To: Program Director
Pay Rate up to $20.00hr plus a Sign a $1000 Bonus
Location: Pike, NH
Company Background
Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of life.”
MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.
Mission:
MPA’s mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.
Position Summary:
Responsible for service delivery to the students in the assigned residential program, in accordance with program goals and each students' Individual Treatment Plan. The Supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining positive; supportive, and always professional relationships with staff and students. In addition, the supervisors manage the Youth Counselors on their shifts and work with leadership to continue improving the treatment and program in general.
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision and guidance to Youth Counselors
- Participate as a team player in MPA's residential treatment model for youth
- Supervise youth, in accordance with MPA policies, procedures and the youth's individual treatment plans
- Properly facilitate the residential program's routine
- Coordinate, manage and participate in recreational and educational programming for youth
- Clearly and professionally document all services provided according to program policies and procedures
- Use training to provide behavioral management and crisis intervention
- Engage in behavioral management techniques, in accordance with policies, procedures and training
- Communicate effectively with other employees, youth and other stakeholders
- Uphold professional conduct boundaries with youth, families and other stakeholders at all times
- Engage and connect with youth as a compassionate professional to develop positive relationships
- Attend professional trainings and workshops, and strive to understand and implement all trainings and workshops in residential programming
- Manage facilities so they are clean, orderly and free of all hazards
- Arrange laundry, phone, hygiene, and other schedules for students to meet the structured requirements of their daily routines
- Develop and maintain Crisis Plans (ICMPs) and Incentive Plans (SBIPs) for each student in the community
- Assist in managing the transportation fleet
- Manage weekly communication to entire team about student progress
- Abide by all MPA policies and procedures
- Assist in other tasks as assigned by Program Director
Professional Expectations:
- Must be able to successfully complete all phases or pre-service training and on-going training as required by state and MPA policy.
- Must be a leader.
- Must be able to work in occasionally high pressure, high stress and physical environment.
- Possess independent problem-solving skills and be willing to seek assistance and guidance when needed.
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Creative and caring.
- Able to be organized and to prioritize workload.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated
Required Qualifications – Must meet one of the qualifications below.
- An associate' s or higher degree with a minimum of 12 credits in the field of human services, or other field related to residential care, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university.
- The equivalent of 2 years of full-time experience working with children
- Residential experience is highly preferred
Any combination of college credits in human services and experience with children that total 2 years, as follows:
- Two years of full-time college equals 60 credits
- Two years of full time employment equals 3000 hours
- One credit equal 50 hours of experience
- Documentation of 7 years of parenting experience
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (403B)
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Comprehensive wellness initiatives
- Paid time off
- Employee discount program
- Expense reimbursement
- Further education opportunities for qualified candidates
Application Process: By applying to the position, you will let our team know you are interested. We are currently hiring, and we will reach out shortly to set up a time for an interview.
Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine series and stay up to date with a booster dose if they are eligible to receive one.
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