Milieu Manager - Department Of Youth Services
Company: Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Milieu Manager - DYSLocations: Springfield &
Chicopee*BilingualCandidates Encouraged to Apply*EOE M/F/D/VThe
G--ndara Center provides residential, mental health, substance
abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families
across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. We
believe in our communities and value cultural diversity and strive
to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse
community. Our mission is to promote the well-being of Hispanics,
African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations,
through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health,
prevention, and educational services - Changing Lives one family at
a time.The Milieu Manager is an evolution of the Direct Care II
staff and is expected to continue to fulfill all expectations of a
DCII and will work with multiple age groups. In addition to those
expectations, the Milieu Manager will take a leadership role while
reporting to the Assistant Director and Program Director. The Shift
Supervisor will maintain a therapeutic environment within the
residence, this includes meeting the needs of the client in the
following areas: safety, medical, emotional, food, clothing, and
shelter; supervising Direct Care/Relief Workers in those areas, and
providing support and training as needed; maintain consistent
manner in implementing reasonable limits and structure for each
client on a daily basis in the residence and in the community;
maintain contact with families and collaterals as needed.
Scheduling Flexibility is required.Duties &
ResponsibilitiesToassure that applicable rules, policies and
procedures are being followed on their shifts.To provide leadership
to their shift.To implement each client's individual Level Plan
objectives under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and
Program Supervisor.Ensure all necessary documentation for shift is
completed accurately and submitted for review.To provide
appropriate, safe responses to emergency situations when
necessary.To develop strong, supportive relationships with the
clients and employees.To provide for client care and safety, and
observe all safety measures.Access, plan and implement crisis
interventions with clients.To notify Program Director immediately
in the event of a client crisis, suspected illegal activity or any
behavior constituting an incident in the program.To perform other
duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Program
Director. Administrative Responsibilities/Record KeepingKnows and
understands all pertinent aspects of Agency policies and
procedures.Responsible for any cash purchase as assigned by
Director or designeeKnows and understands EEC licensing
requirements as they apply to their shifts.Attends and participates
in all required staff meetings and training sessions.Minimum
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Social Sciences or 2 years
related field preferred.Demonstrates excellent leadership skills;
Prior supervisory experience.At least two years of experience in
Human Services working with adolescents.Must have valid driver's
license; Must meet Agency requirements for driving history
records.Must pass a CORI within the standards identified by
EEC.Must have availability of an automobile to transport clients or
perform other supportive services as necessary.Bilingual (Fluent in
English and Spanish) and bicultural encouraged to apply.Program and
Staff Success FactorsTo be flexible in accommodating forty (40)
hours of work per week in order to adapt to the hours required for
the program's operation as planned and requested by the Program
Director.To provide supervision as indicated of the consumer's
prescribed medications and record this in his/her progress notes.To
work closely with Direct Care Staff to better coordinate and
service the consumer.Represents Agency in a professional manner.
Staff FactorsRepresents Agency in a professional manner; ability to
maintain proper attendance.Patience and compassion; high energy
level;self-initiated.Performs well under stress and in the event of
a crisis.Dependable, committed, and motivated; Organized and
efficientAbility to maintain good attendance.The Gandara Mental
Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation, and training.
Keywords: Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc., New Bedford , Milieu Manager - Department Of Youth Services, Executive , New Bedford, Massachusetts
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