Group Home Manager

St. Labre Indian School Educational Association

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title : Group Home Manager

Department : Youth & Family Services

Reports To : Youth & Family Services Director

FLSA Status : Exempt 12 month position

Salary Grade : 8B ($20.37-$23.95-$27.50) / year

Approval Date : 7 / 1 / 2022

SUMMARY

Coordinates 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 / Responsibilities

Coordinates 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 / Responsibilities

1. Conducts pre-service and in-service staff training to enable staff to understand the job and implement

the 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 and

dissemination of information to aid them in their professional growth and ensure longevity of their

job.

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 upcoming

events to ensure coordination among staff members.

6. Accepts feedback and suggestions or questions from staff by letting them know they can bring up

topics 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 team

relationship 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 home

within a reasonable amount of time.

10. Provides shift coverage as needed.

Recreation Duties / Responsibilities

Develops 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

This 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. .QUALIFICATIONS

To 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 EXPERIENCE

Bachelors 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 ABILITIES

Knowledge 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.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

1. Valid Montana Drivers License

2. Current CPR Certification

3. Current First Aid Certification

4. Background Checks

FBI Criminal Background Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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 ENVIRONMENT

The 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