COTTAGE LEAD - 3rd Shift

Bethany Children's Home; Ryeland (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children's Home is seeking a Cottage Lead for the 3rd shift at our Womelsdorf, PA campus. The role coordinates cottage staff, oversees nightly operations, and ensures safety and compliance with agency standards.

The position requires at least three years in child welfare or related fields, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to supervise and train staff. A health assessment and clearances are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in child welfare, youth work, or related field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Health assessment certified by a physician within 30 days prior to starting and renewed every two years.
• Provide PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprinting clearances within 30 days of commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete incident and shift reports.
• Ensure cottage compliance with regulations and other program requirements.
• Complete daily staffing assignments.
• Respond to crisis and emergency situations.
• Review medication logs and provide appropriate follow up.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings.
• Assist with completing incident reports, HCSIS and ChildLine reporting.
• Actively supervise youth, as needed, in ratio.
• Responsible for training, onboarding, and performance management for supervised Team Members.
• Conduct regular supervisions at least biweekly.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping and submit timely approvals for benefit time and payroll records.
• Adhere to progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Assess Team Member competencies using performance improvement results.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Supervision

Crisis response

Education

Three years of experience in child welfare/youth work

Job description

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COTTAGE LEAD - 3rd Shift

COTTAGE LIFE Full Time Womelsdorf, PA, US

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification : Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Cottage Life

Essential Staff? Yes. Essential staff must remain on duty to supervise youth and ensure safe campus operations in the event of call-offs, late arrivals, crises, or inclement weather.

POSITION SUMMARY

Cottage Leads coordinate and assign responsibilities to cottage staff and are responsible for the implementation of the daily schedule and the overall operations of the cottage. The 3 rd shift lead is responsible for the operations of campus and their assigned buildings during overnight hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ALL STAFF

• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Performs all work in a safe manner.
• Treats all children, families, staff with respect and courtesy.
• Is required to complete and maintain all mandated and required training within required agency timeframes.
• Must maintain timely compliance with all established agency standards and employment documentation.
• Acts in compliance with Department of Human Services Regulations to the highest degree of ethical standards.
• Provides services in a manner that are sensitive to the age, culture, religion, dietary needs, sexual orientation, gender identity and other important individual needs of clients.
• Ensures proper physical care is provided.
• Ensures new clothing and personal grooming items are provided.
• Implements strategies to discourage runaways and unauthorized absences.
• Informs the client of his/her rights and ensures that those rights are met.
• Carries out the program’s rules and discipline standards with a positive, strength-based behavior management approach, in accordance with program’s Code of Conduct.
• Provides transportation to and from campus.
• Carries out additional program duties as assigned by the program’s administrator or supervisor.

POSITION-SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes incident and shift reports.
• Ensures cottage compliance with regulations and other program requirements.
• Completes daily staffing assignments
• Respond to crisis and emergency situations.
• Review medication logs and provide appropriate follow up
• Conducts pre-shift meetings
• Assists with completing all incident reports, HCSIS and ChildLine reporting.
• Actively supervises youth, as needed, in ratio
• Is responsible for all training, onboarding, and performance management for supervised Team Members.
• Conducts regular supervisions using a strengths-based approach no less than once biweekly.
• Maintains accurate recordkeeping and submits timely approvals for benefit time and payroll records.
• Adheres to progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Assesses Team Member competencies using the results from performance improvement activities.
• A minimum of three years of experience in child welfare, youth work, child care or related field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must have health assessment certified by a physician no more than 30 days prior to commencing employment and renewed every two years.
• Must provide current PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprinting clearances within 30 days of commencing employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in a climate-controlled residential setting with frequent supervision of outdoor activities and local travel.

SAFETY HAZARDS OF THE JOB

• Potential for possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens - universal precautions are to be utilized in all potential exposure situations.
• Potential for emotional stress and vicarious trauma as it relates to working with children and youth.
• Responsibilities may include the need to facilitate a passive physical restraint in accordance with the criteria of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Code 3800.211.
• Potential for personal injury to include, but not limited to, bites, kicks, punches and scratches.

HIPAA /CONFIDENTIALITY

As an employee I agree to follow the standards set forth by the Health Information Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) as well as the stricter state standards as they apply. Due to the nature of the work environment, employees will have direct and/or indirect access to confidential information regarding clients and/or personnel. All confidential information cannot be discussed with, or disclosed to, unauthorized persons.

EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Employees may be asked by Bethany to perform other duties. Performance evaluations, in part, will be based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Bethany has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. That is, employment with Bethany can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time, at the option of the employee or that of Bethany.