LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECH

POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision and support to the Shelter youth/child care staff on a given shift.Hibiscus Children’s Center utilizes the Sanctuary Model, which is a trauma informed organizational change model. The Sanctuary Model organizes both our treatment ante the way we run our organization. It is an inclusive model as it is a way of guiding leadership, staff, clients families and our community to share the same language.PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Technicians with on-site verbal and written guidance and corrections, where neededVisible and accessible to all Behavioral Health Technicians during shiftAbility to determine staff to client ratio and assign client groups to individual Behavioral Health TechniciansAssigns specific duties to Behavioral Health Technicians (varies on each shift) and ensures that duties are completedReviews shift activity schedule for any changes and/or additions. Makes transportation arrangements, as neededReviews, maintains and updates the daily logbook with pertinent client information.Ensures all nursing directives are followed (sick charts, stool specs, infant care sheets, etc.)Notes and recommends solutions to any staffing concerns, behavioral problems and/or shift difficulties and notifies administration of concerns and gives input for solutionsCommunicates all necessary information to Supervisor/Assistant DirectorPerforms walk-through prior to the start of shift and communicates concerns with previous shift supervisorConducts a shift change meeting with assigned staff to address concernsProvides direction and guidance to volunteersEnsures that all admissions are completed properly and that the admission medical is completed as soon as possible ( if Nurse if not available)Communicates and documents all necessary information related to clients to their individual therapistCommunicates and notifies the On-Call Administrator of all non-routine incidentsEnsures that the Shelter is clean and organized throughout the course of their shiftEnsures that all reports are correct, complete and turned-in signed at the end of the shiftCompletes probationary and annual evaluations on timeAssist Office Manager with preparing staffing schedulesResponsible for dispensing meds to clients when nurse is not availableAssist in preparing client’s mealsAttends and participates in agency meetings including treatment plansThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Hibiscus Children's Center reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferredTwo (2) years supervisory experience requiredMinimum two (2) years experience with at risk children/teensAt least 23 years of ageCurrent certification in CPR, First Aid and TCIAbility to lift 40 lbsAbility to work outdoors in various temperatureAbility to work with diverse backgrounds; ability to accept individuals of a different philosophy, culture, or socio-economic backgroundMust pass level 2 background clearance and drug testAbility to work flexible schedule and shifts as necessarySKILLS:AdaptabilityGood interpersonal skillsUnderstanding of child abuse and neglectKnowledge of child growth and developmentAbility to intervene decisively when necessary to protect residentsAbility to work in and promote team environmentAbility to handle emergencies and life threatening situations effectivelyGood verbal and written communication skills including proper telephone etiquetteAbility to transport childrenAbility to set appropriate boundaries and limits with residents and staffREQUIREMENTS:Complete 40 hours of training annuallySuccessfully complete Sanctuary Model Training and annual refreshersSuccessfully complete 24 hours of Human Trafficking Training and annual Refreshers #J-18808-Ljbffr Priority Dispatch Corp.