Therapeutic Group Home Manager

Youth Dynamics of Montana; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. seeks a Therapeutic Group Home (TGH) Manager to lead Mental Health Workers and ensure a safe, trauma-informed milieu. This role is active on the Leadership Team and interfaces with external agencies and families to support youth treatment goals.

The position oversees care planning, staff supervision, and program adherence, with a starting salary based on education and experience and bi-weekly pay. Montana-based with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: must pass background check as required by Montana.
• Education and experience: advanced degree with 2+ years, or a BA with 4+ years; internal candidate pathway available.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff performance and provide guidance to Mental Health Workers and Lead Mental Health Workers.
• Ensure a safe environment for youth and quality care to achieve treatment goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as part of routine or on-call duties.
• Oversee scheduling, supervision, budgeting, and related administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the Lodge’s Treatment Team and ensure timely treatment planning documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with residents’ families and collaterals.

Skills

Criminal clearance

Driver's license

Education

Advanced degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Introduction

YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's livesand havinga positive impact.

We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children’s lives –to help them heal and recover!

Overview

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on the Therapeutic Group Home (TGH) Manager to provide leadership to Mental Health Workers to assure a safe environment that supports trauma informed care. They will serve as an active member of the Leadership Team, partnering with other leaders working to assure adherence to the mission and values of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. TGH Manager will actively work to attain the strategic goals established in the strategic plan. Additionally, they will serve as a primary point of contact with outside agencies, partners, and youth families.

Salary Range:$1,841.80 - $2,072.96 bi-weekly.Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff performance, provide feedback and guidance to Mental Health Workers and Lead Mental Health Workers, ensuring that all staff members are professionally trained and certified and that the milieu program follows YBGR policies and is consistent with YBGR treatment philosophy.
• Ensure a safe environment for youth that allows for quality care to achieve their treatment goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, when necessary, as part of the regular delivery of services or through an as needed or on-call basis.
• Responsible for various administrative areas involving but not limited to scheduling, supervision, budgetary and fiscal matters, and other areas as assigned.
• Collaborate as a member of the Lodge’s Treatment Team as assigned. Ensure timely, outcomes-based treatment planning documentation is submitted for all MTPR's and individualized treatment plans are being implemented correctly.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with the families and collaterals of the residents.

Requirements

• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Education and Experience:
  • An advanced degree in social work or a comparable human service field and two years of relevant experience; or b. a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a comparable human service field and four or more years of relevant experience.
  • If an internal candidate does not meet the above requirements but has demonstrated competency and potential ability to complete the duties of the position through their work experience with YBGR, they may be considered for the position based on staffing needs. This consideration would come with a personalized career development plan, requiring enhanced supervision and development, along with actively pursuing and completing any unmet educational requirements.
• License to operate passenger vehicle.