Directly responsible for staffing and day-to-day operation of the community residence

Along with Supervisor and Program Director support, train, orientate and assist DCC staff. Work closely with Recreational Coordinators.

Upkeep maintenance of the residence and ensure in compliance of all safety and regulations

Reports directly to the program director no less than once a week

Reviews all incidents immediately and informs appropriate staff always including but not exclusively the program director

Assist in the handling of crisis and emergency situations

Available on call around the clock

Provide all meetings in conjunction with professional staff

Support of all support staff.

Assist in the coordination of all activities of the community residence.

Perform

Person in charge of ordering program supplies, i.e. food, materials and office supplies. Complete reimbursement of Petty Cash and disburse. Complete inventory of food and other supplies. Disbursement of resident’s allowance.

REPORTS TO:   Program Director

SUPERVISES:  DCC

I.   SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Residents

Maintains awareness of each resident’s emotional, personal, physical, and spiritual needs and make appropriate links to DCC staff to meet these needs

Assist in organizing recreational and therapeutic activities to make leisure time a positive, rewarding experience.

See to overall management of clothing, household supplies, equipment, daily care and cleanliness of living facilities; keep adequate inventory; reports and follows up on repairs, purchases, etc.

Attends case conferences; participates in agency in-service training, outside conferences, seminars, workshops as required by agency.

To ensure purchases and distribution of CR supplies to residents.

To ensure appropriate behavioral management techniques are implemented to provide structure and safety to the residents in his/her care.

To oversee that orientation is provided to new admissions (living quarters, household rules, etc).

To oversee items regarding resident’s allowances, incentive pay, petty cash, travel expenses, savings, etc.

Promotes and fosters in residents positive values such as: integrity, dignity, self-control, poise, honesty, self-respect; a sense of personal responsibility; appropriate spiritual and religious attitudes for personal property, equipment, etc., as well as the appropriate use of money.

Provides for celebrations of special events in individual or group life: (i.e. birthdays, graduations, discharges). Disbursements of funds for such events.

Listens and supports each adolescent in movement toward his goals in line with treatment recommendations.

In fostering the above, the Supervisor Worker must be aware that his/her personal example will greatly influence the residents, as he/she will be taken as a model of behavior.

DCC Staff

To provide orientation, training and supervision to all new DCC staff

To address and review all incidents that occur in the residents

Must participate in Supervisory on-call schedule

Responsible for review of daily log entries from DCC staff

Responsible for staffing schedule and coverage

Performs all other duties as assigned.

III.   RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

Directly responsible to the Program Supervisor for performance of duties and responsibilities.  Assists supervisor in securing coverage in event of emergency or illnesses.  When relief worker is unavailable, assumes responsibilities for coverage.

Works closely with DCC worker staff in maintaining every day operations

Works cooperatively with all staff in the best interest of the residents in care

Assists cook in serving meals and prepare light meals during cook’s absence

In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:

Be team players.

Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.

Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.

Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.

Qualifications - External

QUALIFICATIONS

H.S. Diploma

2 years child care experience or BA degree

Acceptable background clearance check through State Central Register and compliance with health regulations for physical examination and Mantoux testing.