Administrator on Duty-SD (5465)

About the role

The Administrator on Duty (AOD) monitors safety and procedures within the facility, oversees and provides support to staff and youth.

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.
• Ensures 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum associate’s degree required. Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with high-risk youth in a 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.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.

Schedule

Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday, and subject to on-call hours.