Overview
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Site Director is responsible for the day to
day operations of the group home. The Site Director oversees all issues with
regards to the residents including intake, discharge, education, clinical,
and parental/guardian contact. The Site
Director is also responsible for all personnel issues for the group home;
issues such as scheduling, training, and payroll. The day-to-day financial
management of the group home is also a major responsibility of the Site
Director. The Site Director, as part of
their overall responsibilities will develop and nurture therapeutic
relationships with residents and will also maintain professional relationships
and communication with parent/legal guardians, Related Service Staff, Education
Staff, and Direct Care Staff for the purpose of developing an effective milieu
of treatment for the residents
CLOSE TO HOME (CTH) NON-SECURE PLACEMENT BACKGROUND
Our Juvenile Justice programs are Non-Secure Placement services under the Close to
Home (CTH) umbrella which was signed into law in New York State in 2012. CTH
provides an ideal platform for MDP to further its vision for juvenile justice
reform, which includes helping to reduce the use of detention and placement,
utilizing more community-based alternatives to incarceration, and lowering
recidivism rates by providing the necessary interventions and services to youth
who are vulnerable of going into the Juvenile justice system, and ultimately
making our City even safer. Martin De Porres Youth and Family Services
integrates Safe Crisis Management (SCM), Residential Childcare Services, and our
own “trauma-informed” Lasallian Culture of Care® model, in our work with youth
in placement. Youth spend, on average, 7 months in placement at our group
homes. From the start of a placement, we work with youth to identify strengths
and encourage the nurturing of existing family and community ties to ensure a
the successful transition back to their home and community. Our programs provide
opportunities for youth to accelerate in school, receive career readiness
training, obtain employment, participate in community recreation activities,
receive one-on-one mentoring and enhanced services to prepare youth for
adulthood, among other things. Our Close to Home Non-Secure Placement Program
is nationally accredited through the Council on Accreditation (COA) for Group
Residential Care.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT:
- Work with the Program Director (PD) to ensure compliance in all state regulations,
standards and MDPYFS policies and procedures are implemented in the house
- Directly supervise all Youth Specialist, House Administrative Staff, and Clinical Staff
assigned to the house
- Ensure daily programming is implemented
- Maintain & review all required logs, reports, and paperwork
- Monitor attendance, and staff hours, and ensure accurate reporting of those hours
- Coordinate transportation for residents for home visits, appointments, etc.
- Maintain the general upkeep of the physical building of the group home
- Participate in the “on-call” coverage when necessary.
- Participate/coordinate in Clinical Treatment Team plans for residents
- Actively pursue professional development relevant to program needs
- Engage in Lasallian formation activities whenever the opportunity becomes available
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Program Director who is consistent with the position and the individual’s competency.
SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff
- Ability to provide a consistent, structured environment for residents and their staff
- Ability to work with special needs residents with challenging, sometimes aggressive behaviors
- Willingness to serve residents beyond the confines of a regular work day
- Ability to gather and maintain pertinent family and residents information
- Ability to keep residents’ personal information private
- Ability to communicate effectively with adolescents and adults in writing and verbally
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to comprehend and incorporate as a work philosophy the “Lasallian Culture of Care”
- Ability to work effectively with the parents/guardians of special needs residents
- Ability to effectively advocate for residents in your care
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff
- Ability to work varying hours as required
- Ability to safely drive a vehicle
- Willingness to participate in normative experiences with the residents (dining, social events, outings)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATIONAL:
- College credits REQUIRED with the completion of at least one semester – Transcript required
- Associates or Bachelor’s degrees preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required;
EXPERIENCE:
Must possess strong managerial background (between three (3)
to five (5) years of experience)
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Satisfactory computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal, time management, and customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent problem–solving capability and capacity to meet multiple deadlines under pressure
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
LICENSE and ACTIVE and Continuous CERTIFICATION:
- Required a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- CPR/First Aid
- Safe Crisis Management (SCM)
- Mandated Reporter
- Trauma Informed Care
- LaSallian Culture of Care (LCC)
Any other mandated agency and or oversight agencies’ requirements
BACKGROUND VERIFICATION and CLEARANCE:
Credential Verification
Medical and Physical clearance, which includes TB screening
State Central Registry (SCR)Clearance
Staff Exclusion List (SEL)
Justice Center Background Check
Motor Vehicle driving record
Reference Verification
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to
inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities
has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
- Lifting requirement of 50 Lbs.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing
- This position requires successful completion of Safety Crisis Management (SCM) Training, which includes a written test and demonstration of the competency to
perform physical restraints, as specified by the program and regulatory body.
Additionally, staff must successfully complete all required SCM refreshers in
order to maintain continued employment with MDPYFS
Martin de Porres Youth and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed
to Diversity.