Assistant Team Leader

POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Team Leader role is designed to be a support to the Team Leader, helping them to provide direction to staff and ensure policies and procedures are followed. They work in conjunction with the Team Leader to provide supervision of their assigned direct care staff and implementation of the assigned program. Other responsibilities include oversight of general operations, communication with parents and placing agents, and maintaining knowledge of all youth placed in the program. Anyone performing in this role must have exceptional communication, organizational skills, an understanding of the direct care staff role, and be able to balance numerous tasks at one time. Furthermore, an Assistant Team Leader must demonstrate professionalism at all times and be able to effectively assist with leading a large and diverse team.


1. PRIMARY JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Supervision of Staff
• Assists with providing direct feedback and accountability regarding performance
• Helps to ensure appropriate staffing levels and maintains a presence on the unit
• Works with the Team leader to build and maintain a positive team environment
• Provides leadership to the staff by helping to conduct regular team meetings, reinforcing program expectations, and assisting with on-going staff development.

2. Provision of On-Site Training

• Provides leadership to the team by directing the use of behavior management tools
• Assists the team in addressing crisis situations
• Adheres to and is able to explain all YOC policies, procedures and standards set by other governing agencies and helps to ensure compliance.
• Reviews documentation of direct care staff to ensure accuracy and appropriate completion

3. Promotes Team Work

• Works directly with counselors to provide leadership to the team in implementation of behavior plans
• Maintains consistent and professional communication with parents and placing agents
• Maintains a working relationship with the various departments on campus for related needs
• Attends and participates in team meetings, designated committees, and supervisions
• Communicates with supervisor regularly and on-call management as needed
• Maintains a working knowledge of all youth in order to ensure quality service provision

4. Provides Direct Service

• Works as a Youth Support Specialist (YSS), as needed.
• Performs all duties as outlined on the YSS job description.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with connected knowledge in social services and a year of experience in child care institute,
• A two-year degree with two years of work experience,
• High school diploma with four years of experience. Some program experience and demonstrated skill set is preferred.

FUNDAMENTAL QUALIFICATION

• Must be able to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic differences of our clients as well as value a nurturing family as the ideal environment;
• a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change;
• the ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals;
• the ability to set appropriate limits.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED

• Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people and situations
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people including a variety of internal and external constituents
• Able to identify problems and resolve them in a timely and appropriate manner
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work to maximize efficiency
• Able to remain calm and provide direction during stressful situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• An Assistant Team Leader will be responsible for supervision of all direct care staff assigned to him or her on their shift.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical work week is 40 hours; days and times of shifts vary. Position requires additional hours when necessary to complete special projects or meet specific deadlines.

COMPENSATION
This position is full-time, and compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits plan.