Residential Manager

Residential Managers will ensure Family Teachers carry out responsibilities of the Teaching Family Program while maintaining program fidelity by providing supervision, support and training to Family Teachers. Residential Managers will also provide youth with a caring environment in which to grow and learn; model and teach social skills, self-help skills, academic skills, and independent living skills; foster the development of youth; administer the day-to-day operations of a large family residence; and maintain confidentiality of youth and program information.

Youth Population : The Residential Managers will be responsible to care for up to 10 youth at a time. This includes seeing that youths' day to day needs are met in addition to academic, medical and therapeutic requirements. The youth are placed in care by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) who maintains custody and guardianship over the youth. The youth display behaviors consistent with major depressive disorders, oppositional defiance, developmental delays and other emotionally disruptive conditions. The youth at Landmarks for Families struggle with impulse control, emotional control, maintaining relationships, social skills and other behaviors. The families of the youth are involved in their treatment. Residential Managers are an important part of a caring and supportive team to provide the youth with effective treatment.

Job Responsibilities :

PERCENT

• Services : Effectively develops youth behavior through positive, appropriate and continuous use of the Teaching Family philosophy. Initiates frequent one-to-one sessions using strategies that effectively address targets of the Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP). Actively interacts with youth and serves as a positive role model for the youth in the program.

30%

10%

30%

Completes all initial and annual trainings in accordance with DSS regulations and Landmarks for Families policies and procedures including but not limited to : Teaching Family Training(s), Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Training, CPR / First Aid and Prevention of Disease Transmission / Blood Borne Pathogens. Actively seeks out trainings that build skills for assessing and / or caring for youth have experience abuse and neglect.

Must maintain education requirements of the South Carolina Department of Social Services of minimally fourteen (14) continuing education / training hours per year.

Participates in all mandatory staff meetings, and as available, on-campus special events.

25%

5%

SPECIFIC DUTIES :

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB :

Type of Knowledge Required : Must possess the knowledge and cultural sensitivity necessary to work with diverse population of children who have been traumatized. Must possess knowledge of behavior modification basic counseling techniques, skills in implementing programs and supervisory skills.

Education and Specific Training : Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related human services field is preferred. Will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibility Level : Works independently under the direction of the Residential Director following established procedures.

Lead Supervisory Responsibility : Supervises full-time, part-time and Relief Family Teachers as assigned.