Assistant Group Home Director

Seven Hills Foundation - Worcester, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Worcester, MA

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About the position

The Assistant Group Home Director is responsible for supervising treatment team staff, including management and direct care staff, while ensuring that regulatory standards and policies are met. This role involves evaluating and directing the treatment milieu and services provided to students, functioning as a key member of the Administrative Team, and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote the consistent achievement of Stetson School standards of care on the team.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic milieu is provided at all times.
• Monitor staff to student interactions and respond to concerns according to program procedures.
• Assess team function and initiate problem-solving as needed.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all team members and departments.
• Oversee and assess team's master schedule and communicate needs to the Residential Director.
• Plan, direct, and assess the structure and routines of residential programming.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for staff training hours and topics.
• Lead treatment teams for all unit students, monitoring and approving all case decisions and actions.
• Ensure that all programming meets licensing requirements and expectations.

Requirements

• Associates degree required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Four years related experience and/or training in treatment and/or management of troubled and trauma-exposed youth.
• Knowledge of collaborative, team-oriented management styles and treatment planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective conflict management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Conversational capacity in Spanish preferred but not necessary.
• Experience in Windows.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities