Conducts regular walk-thru's of all units at the RTC and is readily available to assist and respond in cases of emergency or crisis Ensures good housekeeping practices, clean grounds, and a safe environment for residents

Participates in the recruitment and selection of Child Care staff

Directly supervises all assigned Supervisors, Senior CCWs and supervises and/or oversees the supervision of all assigned CCWs

Follows regulatory compliance with relevant agency, state and funding source standards

Completes all necessary reports and paperwork in a timely manner

Models and promotes dependable, responsible, accountable and ethical staff behavior, positive norms and teamwork primacy

Confronts and effectively discourages negative behavior and attitude (staff and residents)Immediately reports errors, situations and other issues to the Residential Director and/or Program Director

Qualifications - External

High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelors preferred

Knowledge of Human Services highly desirable

Successful experience and achievement in children’s residential services absolutely essential

Familiarity with the population served and ability to maintain a sensitive approach to the needs of all residentsAcceptable background check clearance through State Central Registry, NYS Justice Center, and compliance with annual physical and mantoux testing required

A valid NYS Driver’s License

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.