Back End Residential Lead (RCIII) - Seven Hills Foundation
Greenfield, NH 03047
About the Job
$2000 Sign-On Bonus!
To instruct, supervise and assist residents with activities of daily living through daily routines and to carry out scheduled activities and programs. Supervise staff and programs in absence of the Director/Assistant Director of Residential
Responsibilities:• Assist residents to exercise the principles of residents’ rights.
• Assist residents in the performances of residential programs and daily routines.
• Accompanies residents on community trips/activities.
• Provides guidance and support to residents in decision making
• Complete all necessary documentation, as well as checks all other staff documentation, medication sheets and all paperwork required by program guidelines.
• Select and supervise activities which are appropriate to each student’s capabilities.
• Insure adequate supervision between shifts.
• Attend residential and behavior meetings, orientation and in-service training sessions.
• Follow behavior programs.
• Assist students in preparing well-balanced meals.
• Act as a role model for students and other staff.
• Complete scheduled household chores
• May be required to acquire a working knowledge of sign language, alternative augmentative communication systems and knowledge of the deaf culture dependent upon the population served.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or directed.
LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES;
• Complete/monitor daily student logs, adherence to behavior program including data keeping.
• Complete food requisitions according to established menus, ensuring balanced meals, oversee all special diets under supervision of Program Manager.
• Under direction of the Residential Supervisor, complete activity schedules including trip planning, arts and crafts activities, cooking and recreational activities both on and off campus.
• In absence of Residential Manager, assist and oversee general cleanliness of bathrooms, bedrooms and all common areas.
• Ensure residents are dressed appropriately and in a manner which respects the residents’ rights and dignity.
• Communicate medical problems to nursing staff.
• Assist staff with required paperwork to ensure maintenance of physical plant.
• Attend program meetings/behavior meetings and any other meetings upon request of Residential Supervisor.
• Is required to know and read through current CIS and BSP.
• Supervise and train assigned staff ensuring that students’ individual goals and objectives are followed in accordance with their CIS and BSP.
EXPECTATIONS:
• Completion of a physical every three years per child care licensing regulations.
• Advocate and protect clients’ rights in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Promote the principle of normalization.
• Maintain a mature and positive attitude when dealing with residents, staff, parents and/or guardians.
• Work in a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
• Respect clients’ personal property.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Adhere to policies of Crotched Mountain.
• Accept constructive criticism in a professional manner.
• Uphold the mission as put forth in the Workplace Culture and Values Statement.
1. Be at least 21 years of age and;
2. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and shall have at least one of the following:
a. A Associates degree in the field of Residential Care, human services, education, counseling work, psychology or recreation
b. 1000 hours of experience working with children either as a paid employee or volunteer, plus 60 college credits, including a minimum of 12 credits in the fields specified in 2a
c. 2000 hours of experience working with children plus 24 credits in the fields specified