Supervisor: Program Director

Job Title: Site Director

Department: Residential Start Date: October

FLSA Status: Full Time – Non-Exempt

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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, educational, 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 program 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 vison 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 placement, we work with youth to identify strengths and encourage the nurturing of existing family and community ties to ensure a 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 & reviews all required logs, reports, and paperwork
• Monitor attendance, 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.

SUPERVISORY, LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the hiring, training, orientation, supervision, and professional development of all Residential Staff
• Coach staff regularly and consistently
• Conduct monthly house meetings
• Meet bi-monthly with, Assistant Site Director (ASD) Floor Coordinators & Overnight Coordinators
• Provide feedback to the Program Director regarding Residential Staff performance
• Conduct and provide a minimum of a quarterly feedback to staff assigned to the house
• Monitor attendance, staff hours, and ensure accurate reporting of those hours
• Responsible for all the spending in their area
• Complete audits of program and residential finances to ensure monies are safeguarded
• Develop & instill strong, positive program culture among staff, residents, and families
• Participate in PQI meeting with other MDPYFS Directors
• Establishes working relationship with Related Service Staff to ensure efficient communication between related Service Staff and Direct Care Staff
• Establish working relationship with Activities Coordinator in the development of the structure of the program
• Maintain open, effective communication and interaction among the programs and partners; engagement of parents/families
• Work with the Leadership team to develop, implement and monitor goals of the house and the agency
• Ensure financial records are completed and carefully recorded into the online budget tracking system in a timely manner

SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to provide 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 degree 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield Gardens, NY 11413: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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