Residential Assistant Unit/Activities Manager

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Perks of Working at CYFS:

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Financial Incentives:

• Employee Referral Program

Educational Assistance:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources

Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Salary:

Starting at $25.00 an hour (Non-exempt)

About the Position:

To develop, implement, evaluate and improve services provided by the residential program. Working closely with youth, families, outside service providers, GAH staff and leadership to ensure quality care and effective operations.

A Typical Day as an Assistant Unit/Activities Manager:

• Assist in supporting Residential Counselors. Be present on the unit during shift work and when increased staffing is required.
• Therapeutic Milieu Maintenance -Assist in maintaining a therapeutic environment aligned with the program philosophy. Demonstrate appropriate, trauma-informed interactions with youth including the Think Trauma Model. Implement and model all training learned in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Deliver direct therapeutic support to youth in both individual and group settings, targeting emotional regulation, pro-social behavior, and functional daily living skills. Facilitate interventions that meet Medicaid/Medi-Cal Youth Care billing standards and ensure a minimum of two hours per day of billable service through documented, goal-aligned activities.
• Assist Unit Manager in development and review of residential counselor documentation. Encourage and monitor compliance with documentation including the consistent use of structured record-keeping systems such as shift logs, medication logs, SER's and Medicaid documentation.
• Interact with all multidisciplinary team members of the residential facility and assist in outlining, reviewing, and clarifying youth and family participation in the residential aspects of the program. Act as a member of the youth's team by providing input to the case manager and therapist to help assist in development of individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in youth's treatment planning such as; clinical staffing's, IEP meetings, and other school staffing's as requested
• Interact/direct youth to help them learn to manage their emotions and social interactions. Identify and implement daily living groups that will help build and grow our youth's skill sets.
• Share on-call rotation duties as assigned.
• Crisis Intervention & Emergency Support help provide in person presence and support during emergencies and assist in coordinating crisis interventions.
• Provide coordination, planning, and participation in youth activities and events on the unit and in the community

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Social Work, Human Service, or related field (Required)
• Residential Setting Experience (Preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license
• Successful completion of DCFS Foundations Training to obtain Child Welfare Licensure

Additional Benefits:

• Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.