Administrator on Duty (4925)

Together for Youth; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth, located in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York, is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee staffing and ensure the safety and well-being of youth in residential treatment. This role involves monitoring the facility, managing risks, and coordinating with medical staff.

Applicants should have a background in crisis management, with a minimum of 3 years of experience and supervisory skills. The organization values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for both staff and youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with high-risk youth in residential treatment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of staffing and facility safety.
• Monitor and assess youth transitions.
• Consult with management for risk reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Communication

Safety protocols

Cultural competence

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees staffing including directing and assigning work and ensuring ratios are met.
• Monitors facility for safety and security including but not limited to staff and building checks, routine dorm room checks and addresses any security breaches. Documents and reports breaches and response taken.
• Oversees intake of youth, monitors and assesses youth transitions throughout facility.
• Identifies and communicates areas of risk including but not limited to transition of youth, ratios, restraints, safety plans and injuries.
• Consults with management regarding risk reporting protocols, safety planning, follow up plans, and reducing future risk and program outcome data.
• Partners with the facility's medical and case management staff to ensure health, safety, and well‑being of youth.
• Partners with facility and custodial maintenance staff to ensure maintenance of building at all times, ensure facility is kept clean and dorms are kept in accordance with standards required by regulatory agencies.
• Provides on‑call administrative oversight.
• Ensure staff complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, SCOC, and COA.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum associate's degree required.
• In lieu of degree, (1) additional year of experience working with high‑risk youth in residential treatment, is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with high‑risk youth in residential treatment setting required and at least 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Must become and maintain First Aid/CPR and required crisis management certifications.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Travel may be required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday and subject to on call hours.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)