Alans House Youth Care Director

Youth Care Director Youth Care Director oversees the daily operations and staff, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and compliant environment for youth. The role balances administrative duties, staff leadership, and direct oversight of youth care and programming. Responsibilities

• Staff supervision and management
• Recruitment and training: Hire new child care workers and provide ongoing training and professional development to ensure a high level of competency.

Scheduling:

Create and manage staff schedules to ensure proper coverage and maintain mandated staff-to-resident ratios at all times.

• Performance management: Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback to direct care staff.

Discipline:

Counsel staff on compliance with agency policies and procedures. Resident care and programming

• Daily routines: Ensure the orderly and punctual flow of daily activities, including wake-up, meals, school, homework, recreation, and bedtime.
• Individual care plans: Oversee the development and implementation of individualized care or service plans for each child to promote their physical, emotional, and educational development.
• Activity coordination: Develop and implement developmentally appropriate activities and recreational programs, which may include field trips and community involvement.
• Well-being monitoring: Screen and assess residents; physical and mental health needs and monitor their overall well-being.
• Crisis intervention: Handle emergencies and behavioral crises, coordinating appropriate interventions. Operational and administrative duties
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure the group home operates in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Record keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential records, including resident files, incident reports, shift logs, and all necessary documentation.

Budgeting:

Manage the home's operational budget, including tracking expenses, managing petty cash, and ordering supplies.

Maintenance:

Regularly inspect the facility to ensure it is clean, hazard-free, and well-maintained, and report any repair needs. Communication and collaboration

• Liaison activities: Act as a liaison between staff, residents, families, guardians, social workers, and other external agencies.

Reporting:

Prepare management reports and communicate effectively with supervisors and management.

• Interagency coordination: Coordinate services and share information with outside agencies involved in a resident's care.
• Family engagement: Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding a child's progress, concerns, and needs. Qualifications and skills

Education:

A bachelor's degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, or child development is typically preferred, though some positions may accept an associate's degree or a high school diploma with extensive experience.

Experience:

Previous supervisory or management experience, preferably in a residential or group home setting, is required. At least one year of direct care experience with children or individuals with disabilities is also necessary.

Leadership:

Strong leadership skills are essential for supervising staff and effectively implementing policies.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to interact with staff, residents, families, and outside agencies.

Problem-solving:

The ability to address and resolve problems or conflicts is crucial for managing the day-to-day operations of the home.

Certifications:

First aid and CPR certifications are often required, and specific licenses or certifications related to medication administration may be necessary.

• Other requirements: A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background check and drug screening

Pay:

$50,000.00

• $60,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Alan's House Youth Care Director Rock Island, IL 61201 $50,000

• $60,000 a year
• Full-time $50,000
• $60,000 a year
• Full-time Youth Care Director Youth Care Director oversees the daily operations and staff, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and compliant environment for youth. The role balances administrative duties, staff leadership, and direct oversight of youth care and programming. Responsibilities
• Staff supervision and management
• Recruitment and training: Hire new child care workers and provide ongoing training and professional development to ensure a high level of competency.

Scheduling:

Create and manage staff schedules to ensure proper coverage and maintain mandated staff-to-resident ratios at all times.

• Performance management: Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback to direct care staff.

Discipline:

Counsel staff on compliance with agency policies and procedures. Resident care and programming

• Daily routines: Ensure the orderly and punctual flow of daily activities, including wake-up, meals, school, homework, recreation, and bedtime.
• Individual care plans: Oversee the development and implementation of individualized care or service plans for each child to promote their physical, emotional, and educational development.
• Activity coordination: Develop and implement developmentally appropriate activities and recreational programs, which may include field trips and community involvement.
• Well-being monitoring: Screen and assess residents; physical and mental health needs and monitor their overall well-being.
• Crisis intervention: Handle emergencies and behavioral crises, coordinating appropriate interventions. Operational and administrative duties
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure the group home operates in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Record keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential records, including resident files, incident reports, shift logs, and all necessary documentation.

Budgeting:

Manage the home's operational budget, including tracking expenses, managing petty cash, and ordering supplies.

Maintenance:

Regularly inspect the facility to ensure it is clean, hazard-free, and well-maintained, and report any repair needs. Communication and collaboration

• Liaison activities: Act as a liaison between staff, residents, families, guardians, social workers, and other external agencies.

Reporting:

Prepare management reports and communicate effectively with supervisors and management.

• Interagency coordination: Coordinate services and share information with outside agencies involved in a resident's care.
• Family engagement: Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding a child's progress, concerns, and needs. Qualifications and skills

Education:

A bachelor's degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, or child development is typically preferred, though some positions may accept an associate's degree or a high school diploma with extensive experience.

Experience:

Previous supervisory or management experience, preferably in a residential or group home setting, is required. At least one year of direct care experience with children or individuals with disabilities is also necessary.

Leadership:

Strong leadership skills are essential for supervising staff and effectively implementing policies.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to interact with staff, residents, families, and outside agencies.

Problem-solving:

The ability to address and resolve problems or conflicts is crucial for managing the day-to-day operations of the home.

Certifications:

First aid and CPR certifications are often required, and specific licenses or certifications related to medication administration may be necessary.

• Other requirements: A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background check and drug screening

Pay:

$50,000.00

• $60,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person