Supervises and evaluates counseling staff; oversees all shift activities; assigns daily shift duties and youth caseload to staff; reviews and assists staff with case plans and treatment groups;

Prepares monthly calendar of events and class schedules;

Trains staff and reviews reports and case plans of new staff;

Provides orientation to juvenile rehabilitation staff;

Monitors and informs staff on due dates for reports, community notifications, and court dates;

Coordinates and conducts individual and group therapy; conducts individual caseload reviews; monitors room confinements or suicide watch;

Represents cottage director at administrative meetings and other functions; attends management and other meetings;

Serves as a liaison between the facility and courts, other facilities and community treatment programs;

Transports youth to and from facility;

Assists administrator in selection of youth placement in the facility; provides orientation to new youth upon their arrival; conducts assessments;

Serves as a resource to counselors in developing treatment programs; assists in developing educational and vocational programs for residents;

Trains staff on all aspects of conducting family component of treatment;

Prepares case reports, forms and documents; maintains forms for tracking youth;

Coordinates volunteer program; supervises volunteers and contractual employees.

Knowledge of: causes and treatment of juvenile legal system involved young people; human growth and adolescent development; state juvenile justice system; operating principles and treatment philosophy of a juvenile rehabilitation system; interagency procedures; state laws, regulations and administrative codes pertaining to juvenile legal system involved young people determinate sentencing; crisis intervention and processes and techniques of de-escalation of situations; work group supervision and facilitation of youths; management and supervisory theory and practices; case management; community resources; verbal and written communication; report writing; negotiation and mediation techniques; community networking; contract negotiation and writing.

Ability to: apply and implement juvenile rehabilitation system laws, policies, procedures and philosophy; interview and counsel youths; motivate youths and maintain organization; recognize and identify problems and needs of youths; assess crisis and problematic situations; remain calm, take control and de-escalate dangerous situations; gain confidence and trust of youths; use authority constructively; provide individual, group, and family counseling; direct and supervise groups; direct and supervise staff; manage and implement projects and programs; negotiate and write contracts; communicate clearly and effective verbally and in writing; network with groups, agencies and community; represent agency in a professional and positive manner.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

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