Assistant Cottage Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Cottage Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-year direct child care or child care supervisory experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon initial hire date)
• Valid New York State Drivers License (copy required upon initial hire date)
• Physical (required within one month after initial hire date)
• Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental and sexual identities.  Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors or AAS Degree in a related field such as Social Welfare, Psychology, Counseling, etc. 
• Previous supervisory experience in working with critically disturbed youth

HOURS:

• 40 hours per week
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise Youth Care Specialists and Awake Overnight Youth Care Specialists in the implementation of treatment plans and duties, as described in their job descriptions.
2. Ensure proper documentation of the daily resident logs and Awake Overnight log as well as significant incident reports, and other reports through training and supervision.
3. Receive disciplinary reports and behavior observation from the school and implement school-related problem resolutions as directed by Cottage Manager.
4. Facilitate cottage based community meetings in conjunction with the Cottage Manager.
5. Assist Cottage Manager in the scheduling of  Youth Care Specialists during school vacations.  
6. Responsible for ensuring the general upkeep of the cottages and the mechanical operation of the unit. 
7. Provide emergency coverage as needed.  
8. Co-lead weekly staff meeting with the Cottage Manager.
9. In the absence of the Cottage Manager; the Assistant Cottage Manager has the authority to make decisions regarding treatment of residents after consulting the respective Department Head.   
10. Responsible for evaluating, disciplining and terminating of supervised employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, in the absences of the Cottage Manager.
11. Adhere to the treatment philosophy of The William George Agency and the rules, requirements, and recommendations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
12. Responsible for the implementation of programming reflective of The William George Agency treatment philosophy.
13. Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice, and policy of The William George Agency.  This includes, but is not limited to, review of The William George Agency’s Safety Policy and attending all required safety-related training.
14. Assist the Cottage Manager in all other delegated functions.

DEPARTMENT: Residential Services

SUPERVISED BY: Cottage Manager

SUPERVISION OF: Youth Care Specialists

About The William George Agency for Children’s Services

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues.  Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth. 

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.