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Northern Rivers Family of Services

Team Leader, Residential (23004)

Northern Rivers Family of Services, Schenectady, New York, United States

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Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY 12304

Overview Salary Range:

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Position Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:

None

Responsibilities As a Residential Team Leader, you will supervise staff who provide daily therapeutic care and programming according to agency policy and governing body requirements. You will report to the Program Manager and work onsite.

Assist the Program Manager in creating a versatile team to work cohesively and therapeutically with the youth and their families on the unit

Design and manage program activity which will lead to the completion of goals described within treatment plans

Work with clinical staff to coordinate the implementation of treatment plans in the milieu

Represent us in routine public activities such as making client-related simple presentations or providing information.

Oversee and evaluate the work of residential staff assigned to the residential program.

Provide supportive success-focused guidance to direct reports.

Maintain records

Participate in interview and selection of new team members

Participate in training residential staff

Conduct residential staff meetings

Understand and apply the general framework and expected outcomes of different treatment models used with the youth

Follow, review and implement all agency policy and procedures to ensure all regulations are followed by employees

Make the unit a friendly place, where family members feel welcome and activities are planned.

Maintain the physical order of the building and therapeutic environment of the units

Develop schedules within the assigned residential unit

Participate in the Team Leader on-call rotation

Conduct the financial activity of the residential unit following established guidelines

Organize and participate in program and agency wide special events and services

Oversee and arrange transportation of clients for medical, mental health, family time, and other essential needs

Support crisis intervention and planning for youth

Requirements and Education

Associate’s degree required plus 3 years of experience, bachelor’s degree preferred OR HS plus at least 5 years of experience required

Related experience with vulnerable populations and older adolescent population is required

Must have management experience

Required to maintain a TCI certification

Must have valid driver’s license and meet agency insurability standards for using agency vehicles and transporting youth

Must pass physical

Benefits

Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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