Group Home Manager at St Labre Indian School

St. Labre Indian School Educational AssociationPretty Eagle Catholic Academy St. Charles Mission SchoolJob DescriptionJob Title: Group Home ManagerDepartment: Youth & Family ServicesReports To: Youth & Family Services DirectorFLSA Status: Exempt 12 month positionSalary Grade: 8B ($20.37-$23.95-$27.50)/yearApproval Date: 7/1/2022SUMMARYCoordinates residential counseling and therapeutic services for St. Labre Youth Group Home youth under the supervision of the Director. Professional responsibilities include coordinating individual group and family therapy coordinating youth admissions public relations and education by performing the following duties. Shall assist in the development of policies and procedures to insure a safe positive Youth Group Home program is maintained. Professional responsibilities include consultation training evaluation licensing and development of theYouth Group Home.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labres right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Residential Duties/ResponsibilitiesCoordinates and arranges for individual group and family therapy for St. Labre Youth Group Home youth. Therapeutic services provided for youth will include counseling for sexual abuse issues co-dependency issues substance abuse issues and crisis intervention and suicide prevention.Monitors the progress of youth through observation documentation of individual/group therapy sessions and data provided by the House Parents. Helps implement treatment plans for each youth through direct contact with other staff teachers counselors and the Director.Reports youth progress to the Director on a monthly basis.Provides as needed documentation of progress to individuals who are directly and indirectly involved with the youth while at St. Labre Youth & Family Services (i.e. other staff Teachers Director and the Executive Director). Works closely with these individuals to assist in providing for the youths emotional needs.Provides post-placement recommendations and coordinates necessary referrals arrangements.Assists in negotiating and acquiring outside ancillary services for youth with serious behavioral problems when necessary. Works with the outside services and the Youth Group Home staff to coordinate treatment strategies.Prepares a monthly staffing report for the St. Labre Youth & Family Services Director.Coordinates youth admissions including youth referrals. Assists private referrals in completing admissions packets and social summaries. Provides technical assistance to referring agencies in completing admissions packets when necessary.Handles routine administrative functions; functions of which the Director so designates in his/her absence.Maintains confidential and sensitive information.Supervisory Duties/Responsibilities1. Conducts pre-service and in-service staff training to enable staff to understand the job and implementthe components of the model.2. Arranges and schedules other staff training.3. Teaches and develops skills that new staff will need in their job through role-play practice anddissemination of information to aid them in their professional growth and ensure longevity of theirjob.4. Develops a shift schedule to ensure full staff coverage of group homes.5. Schedules and conducts weekly meetings to discuss the youth their goals the home and upcomingevents to ensure coordination among staff members.6. Accepts feedback and suggestions or questions from staff by letting them know they can bring uptopics or concerns any time with manager and other staff.7. Gives feedback to as well as receives feedback from the staff in a rational way to strengthen teamrelationship as well as develop positive change.8. Provides director with summary of above duties and responsibilities for the youth group home.9. Provides 24 hour on-call support services to Youth Group Home must be able to be at group homewithin a reasonable amount of time.10. Provides shift coverage as needed.Recreation Duties/ResponsibilitiesDevelops schedules and promotes recreation activities for children to develop confidence needed to participate in group and individual activities.Exercises creativity in the continued development of recreational activities through the continual assessment of youth needs.Evaluates effectiveness of recreation activities facilities and services.Develops immediate and long range plans to meet recreational needs of all age groups.Responsible for the upkeep and general care of the recreation equipment and recreation center including any assigned vehicle(s).Schedules use of recreation facilities and equipment and develops and maintains an accountable checkout system for equipment resources property and facilities.Keeps current inventories of recreation equipment. Prepares and submits requisition for needed supplies and equipment.Utilizes Native American elders spiritual healers/leaders and other Native people as motivational/inspirational speakers and for ceremonies.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has staff supervisory responsibilities in the Youth Group Home of up to 8 direct care staff. Supervises up to 8 youth during scheduled activities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the St. Labre Youth and Family Services and St. Labre Indian Schools policies procedures and applicable laws per MT state regulations and standards. .QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelors degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; and at least one to two years related experience and/or training (in social work or counseling preferred); and one to two years related child care experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience preferred.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of behavior modification programs.Commitment to working with youth.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Commitment to the education and socioeconomic advancement of Native American peoples.Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private personal and public life.Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.Sensitivity to and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.* Candidates are required to pass a thorough background verification procedure to determine appropriateness for duty in order to satisfactorily and safely care for the youth. This includes finger printing.CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS1. Valid Montana Drivers License2. Current CPR Certification3. Current First Aid Certification4. Background ChecksFBI Criminal Background Check* Child Protective Services Check* Division of Motor Vehicle* Out of State Check (if lived in another state within past 5 years)PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and depth perception.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Crisis Management,Pain Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Employee Evaluation,Direct Support,Management Experience,Remodeling,Case Management,Home Care,Nursing,Supervising Experience,Social Work Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 20 - 27