Administrator on Duty (AOD) - Residential Treatment Youth program

Vanderheyden, Inc.; Wynantskill (NY); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking an Administrator on Duty (AOD) to assist the Director at the Residential Treatment Center. This part-time position involves overseeing safety standards and daily program operations. The AOD is responsible for monitoring program standards and making decisions according to agency policies.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably a bachelor's degree, along with supervisory experience. The role requires effective communication and physical capabilities, including the ability to lift 25 pounds and maintain TCI certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all program standards.
• Develop responses to divisional needs.
• Ensure the safety and security of the division.
• Conduct briefings with arriving and departing Administrator on Duty.

Skills

Behavioral management

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

The Administrator on Duty (AOD) is responsible for assisting the Director of the Residential Treatment Center in meeting agency and departmental goals by functioning as the on‑call behavior management support staff of the program. The position assists in overseeing the quality of safety that meets the standards required by Vanderheyden and in monitoring the day‑to‑day operations of the program. This is a part‑time overnight position, Wednesday‑Thursday 11:00 pm‑9:00 am.

Primary Duties & Essential Functions

• Monitor, maintain, and utilize sound working knowledge of all program standards (OCFS, OPWDD, CSE, and HIPAA).
• Recognize, evaluate, and develop responses to divisional needs.
• Maintain the safety, security, and behavioral management of the division and is empowered to make decisions according to Agency Policy.
• Ensure staffing standards are in adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assign and reassign staff according to the individual needs of the units.
• Ensure the Vice President of Quality Assurance is notified of alleged abuse.
• Ensure operational policies are followed and adhered to.
• Assist Activities Coordinator and the Recreation department to ensure daily schedules incorporate recreational and community activities.
• Conduct briefings with arriving and departing Administrator on Duty, remaining on duty until properly relieved.
• Complete all end‑of‑the‑month paperwork and route accordingly.
• Assure that quarterly fire drills are conducted within the units.
• Ensure that union contractual agreements are understood and maintained.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as business needs require.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Abilities and Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and run for moderate periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Must be able to perform physical interventions and maintain TCI certification.
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.

Pay: $30 per hour

Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma‑informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.

Vanderheyden Hall Inc., as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.