Living Unit Lead

1. Supports the Therapeutic and Trauma-Informed Culture
   • Promotes and models the organization's trauma-informed philosophy of care.
   • Builds and maintains therapeutic relationships with youth and staff.
   • Leads and participates in therapeutic group activities and daily programming.
   • Recognizes and reinforces progress toward treatment goals and positive behavioral outcomes.
   
   2. Ensures Implementation of Youth Treatment Plans
   • Maintains awareness of youth treatment goals and support plans.
   • Ensures staff consistently implement approved treatment strategies.
   • Provides line-of-sight supervision and proactive behavior management.
   
   3. Provides Shift Leadership and Operational Coordination
   • Serves as the designated lead staff member during assigned shifts.
   • Coordinates daily staff assignments and youth activities.
   • Provides work direction, guidance, and support to residential staff.
   • Acts as the primary point of contact for routine operational issues.
   
   4. Supports Staff Development and Training
   • Assists with onboarding and training of new staff members.
   • Serves as a mentor and resource for direct care staff.

• Conducts bi-monthly 1:1 supervision of YDS Staff

5. Oversees Medication Administration and Youth Services
• Ensures medications are administered according to physician orders.
• Coordinates transportation, appointments, and program activities.

6. Supports Educational and Developmental Programming
• Encourages youth participation in educational programming.
• Coordinates and participates in recreational, fitness, and skill-building activities.

7. Ensures Accurate Documentation and Compliance
• Completes documentation required by licensing and organizational standards.
• Reviews documentation for completeness and accuracy.

8. Maintains a Safe Environment
• Responds appropriately to crisis situations and emergencies.
• Utilizes approved interventions when necessary.

Required:
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, or related field.
• Two years of experience working with at-risk youth or related populations.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to provide work direction to peers.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform approved physical interventions when necessary.

Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous leadership, lead worker, or supervisory experience.
• Experience training or mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge
• Attends required trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Maintains certifications and training requirements.

Protects the Credibility of the Organization's Mission
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Maintains Staff and Program Results
• Supports continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists with monitoring program outcomes and compliance standards.

Contributes to Team Effort
• Participates actively in meetings and team discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Overview:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Competitive 401k plan
• 10 paid Holidays
• PTO, VTO, Wellness Day, & Floating Holiday
• 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Onsite Café (New London)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Nature Trails/Waterfront on 700+ acres (New London)
• Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption